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XRP news today: Crypto Investment Products See $2 Billion Inflows, Bitcoin Leads With $1.8 Billion

Coin WorldMonday, May 5, 2025 12:36 pm ET

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Digital asset investment products experienced a significant surge last week, with inflows totaling $2 billion. This influx brought the year-to-date totals to $5.6 billion, marking a notable shift in investor sentiment after months of outflows. The recent gains represent the third consecutive week of positive inflows, indicating a growing confidence in the crypto market.

James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, highlighted that the surge in inflows has effectively reversed the trend seen earlier this year. In just three weeks, inflows have reached $5.5 billion, driven by rising asset prices and increased demand for crypto-related products. The assets under management (AUM) also saw a significant jump, climbing from $151 billion to $156 billion, the highest level recorded since mid-February.

Bitcoin led the inflow, attracting $1.8 billion last week. The asset climbed to a multi-week high of $94,000, reinforcing its status as the top choice among institutional investors. So far in 2025, Bitcoin has attracted more than $5.5 billion in new capital, driven by growing interest in digital assets amid global economic uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Investors are turning to BTC as a hedge against traditional markets, especially in light of the global trade wars and concerns over the weakening fiat currencies.

Despite its momentum, Bitcoin's recent resilience has attracted bearish investors who are betting against its current rally. Last week, short-Bitcoin products also recorded $6.4 million in inflows, the highest since December 2024.

Ethereum maintained its positive run, pulling in $149 million last week. Over the past two weeks, ETH-focused investment products have attracted $336 million in total inflows. This brings Ethereum’s year-to-date total to over $551 million, double that of the next most popular altcoin, XRP, which has pulled in $256 million this year. Other altcoins such as Solana, XRP, and Tezos posted modest gains, attracting $6 million, $10.5 million, and $8.2 million, respectively. Blockchain-related equities also saw renewed interest, pulling in $15.9 million.

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