Digital asset investment products continue to see strong momentum, with Ethereum taking center stage. According to CoinShares’ latest report, crypto funds attracted $1.9 billion in net inflows over the past week alone, pushing total inflows for the month of July to a record-breaking $11.2 billion.
This surpasses the previous monthly high of $7.6 billion recorded in December 2024, underscoring renewed investor enthusiasm in the space.
Ethereum-focused products were the primary driver of last week’s surge, drawing $1.59 billion, the second-largest weekly inflow ever for the asset. As a result, year-to-date inflows for Ethereum have reached $7.79 billion, already overtaking the total for the entire year of 2024.
In contrast, bitcoin-linked products saw net outflows of $175 million during the same period. Despite this weekly dip, bitcoin remains the leader in cumulative inflows for both the month and the year.
While ETH dominated investor interest, select altcoins also saw strong activity. Solana and XRP attracted $311 million and $189 million respectively, with Sui following at $8 million. Flows into other altcoins were more subdued, with some products, including those linked to Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, experiencing net redemptions.
James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that investor sentiment remains broadly positive. However, he emphasized that the pattern of inflows suggests a targeted strategy rather than a full-scale altcoin rally. “The concentration of flows by both asset and geography points to tactical positioning ahead of anticipated ETF approvals, particularly in the U.S.,” Butterfill explained.
Indeed, the lion’s share of inflows came from U.S. investors, totaling $2 billion. Germany contributed another $70 million, while outflows were reported from Hong Kong ($160 million), Canada ($84 million), and Brazil ($23 million), partially offsetting global demand.
Investor optimism is being buoyed by a wave of ETF applications, especially for assets like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin. Analysts at Bloomberg, including Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, estimate a 90% likelihood of approval for a number of spot altcoin ETFs currently under review by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
As the market looks ahead to potential regulatory greenlights, Ethereum appears well-positioned to maintain its lead at least for now.
