Crypto investment funds saw assets under management rise to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1, though still well below the $263 billion peak reached in October 2025. The latest upswing is being fueled primarily by institutional investors, with capital returning to the market faster than retail and underpinning bitcoin’s steady advance.
According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, marking a fourth consecutive week of positive momentum. Bitcoin led the charge, attracting $933 million and pushing its year-to-date inflows to $4 billion. Ether also continued its strong run, bringing in $192 million for the third week in a row.
Interest is also building in blockchain equity ETFs, which provide exposure to crypto through publicly traded companies such as miners, exchanges, and chipmakers. These products have pulled in $617 million over the past three weeks, including a record weekly inflow. CoinShares analyst James Butterfill noted that the surge highlights growing demand for indirect exposure, especially among investors unable or unwilling to hold spot bitcoin directly.
On the price front, bitcoin briefly climbed to $79,399 overnight—its highest level since January 31—before pulling back to around $77,705. The $80,000 level is viewed as a key threshold, as it represents the breakeven zone for many investors who bought earlier in the year and held through the recent geopolitical-driven correction.
The coming week will be pivotal in determining whether continued institutional inflows can absorb selling pressure at these levels, or if repeated failures near $79,000 point to a consolidation phase rather than a breakout.
Broader market catalysts could also shape the outlook. Earnings from major tech giants—including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple—account for a significant share of the S&P 500’s market value and will likely influence overall risk sentiment. Strong results could extend the current streak of crypto inflows and help bitcoin break above $80,000, while weaker earnings may weigh on both equities and digital assets.
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