CoinShares’ latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report reveals that there’s been a significant milestone for crypto asset investment products, marking the first inflows in five weeks, amounting to $130 million. However, despite this positive development, Ethereum investors are still hesitant.
While the recent surge in funds is remarkable, note that volumes of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) are declining, with only $8 billion for the week against an April average of $17 billion. This drop in ETP volumes indicates that investors within this space are not as involved with the crypto market right now, making them account for only 22% of total volumes on trusted global exchanges, down from 31% over the previous month.
US Leads Inflows, Hong Kong’s Crypto Landscape Shifts
Geographically, the United States emerged as the primary recipient of inflows, with a total of $135 million pouring in, signaling a renewed interest in the market. Notably, Grayscale, a key player in the US, experienced its lowest weekly outflows since January, amounting to $171 million. Switzerland also saw a modest influx of $14 million.
However, the situation in Hong Kong presents a contrasting picture. After a record-breaking week of inflows, the region saw a sharp decline to just $19 million, indicating that much of the initial post-Bitcoin ETF launch capital was merely seed capital. Meanwhile, Canada and Germany continued to experience outflows, with a combined total of $35 million, bringing their year-to-date outflows to a significant $660 million.
Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, experienced a notable uptick with US$144 million in inflows, marking a recovery from what had been a lackluster month. Conversely, short-Bitcoin ETPs witnessed outflows totaling $5.1 million, extending a trend of outflows over the past 8 weeks, totaling $18 million.
The regulatory landscape in the United States regarding Ethereum ETF applications has generated speculation. With minimal engagement from regulators, there is growing skepticism regarding the imminent approval of Ethereum ETFs. This sentiment was reflected in outflows from Ethereum-related products, amounting to $14 million for the week.
Nevertheless, while the influx of funds into digital asset investment products is a positive indicator, there are nuances within specific regions and products. The crypto market continues to navigate regulatory uncertainties, which are impacting investor sentiment and behavior.
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