Crypto ETPs Smash Inflow Records as Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead the Charge
The crypto market just hit another major milestone. According to CoinShares, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $3.3 billion in inflows during the week ending May 24. That pushed total inflows in 2025 to a record-breaking $10.8 billion.
This surge marks growing confidence in digital assets, even as traditional financial markets remain unstable. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, notes that investor concerns over the U.S. economy—especially after Moody’s downgrade and rising treasury yields—are pushing people to diversify into crypto.
Bitcoin ETPs See Massive Growth
Leading the way is Bitcoin (BTC). With prices soaring past $110,000 for the first time on May 22, Bitcoin ETPs alone pulled in $2.9 billion in a single week. That’s nearly a quarter of all 2024 inflows.
Interestingly, some investors also hedged by buying into short-Bitcoin ETPs. These saw $12.7 million in inflows—the most since December 2024. This shows both excitement and caution as prices climb.
Ethereum ETPs on a Winning Streak
Ethereum (ETH) products are also performing well. Last week, they brought in $326 million, marking five weeks in a row of strong inflows. The momentum follows Ethereum’s successful Pectra upgrade on May 7, which improved network performance and investor confidence.
XRP Takes a Hit Despite Bullish News
While Bitcoin and Ethereum shine, XRP ETPs saw heavy outflows. Investors pulled out $37.2 million, ending an 80-week inflow streak. This drop came even with bullish news around a potential spot XRP ETF in the U.S. and $2.2 billion in XRP futures.
The price of XRP hasn’t kept up with other major coins, which may explain investor hesitation.
Why It Matters for Crypto Investors
These inflow numbers show that interest in crypto isn’t just hype—it’s growing fast. The total assets under management (AUM) for crypto ETPs briefly hit an all-time high of $187.5 billion. This proves that more traditional and retail investors are choosing crypto as a serious asset class.
Even after a tough February and March—with nearly $7 billion in outflows—crypto ETPs have fully recovered and are now setting new records.
The Takeaway
If you’re watching the crypto space, now is the time to pay attention. From Bitcoin’s price surge to Ethereum’s upgrades and rising institutional demand, the digital asset market is heating up.
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