News coming in shows Institutional Investors Pump $882 Million into Crypto Amid Renewed Market Optimism
By [Mr Author], CryptoInvestar
Institutional investors poured a staggering $882 million into digital asset investment products last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains for the crypto market.
The latest figures, released by digital asset manager CoinShares, highlight a growing appetite for cryptocurrencies among professional money managers a trend that’s been steadily gathering pace in recent months.
So far in 2025, digital asset funds have attracted $6.7 billion in inflows, inching closer to February’s high of $7.3 billion.
Economic Pressures Fueling Interest
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, attributes the surge to a combination of global economic pressures and shifting regulatory attitudes.
“The expansion of global money supply, mounting concerns over stagflation in the United States, and progressive state-level legislation supporting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset have all helped bolster confidence in digital assets,” Butterfill explained.
In a sign of changing tides, two US states New Hampshire and Arizona passed new laws last week permitting public funds to hold Bitcoin and other select digital assets.
The move underscores a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate financial hedge amid uncertain economic times.
US Bitcoin ETFs Set New Milestone
A key driver of the recent surge has been the explosive performance of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Since their debut in January 2024, these funds have now amassed $62.9 billion in cumulative net inflows, surpassing the $61.6 billion record set earlier this year.
Last week alone, US-based crypto investment products attracted $840 million, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leading the pack.
The fund notched up 19 consecutive days of positive inflows, securing over $5 billion during that period and outperforming even the largest gold-backed ETFs in capital raised this year.
Germany followed the US with $44.5 million in inflows, while Australia contributed $10.2 million.
However, not all regions fared as well Canada and Hong Kong saw net outflows of $8 million and $4.3 million, respectively.
As Investors Pump $882 Million into Crypto, Altcoins Hold Their Ground
Away from Bitcoin, certain altcoins also made headlines. Sui, a relatively young player in the market, drew $11.7 million in new inflows last week outperforming more established names like Solana and Ethereum.
Year-to-date, Sui has now attracted $84 million, edging ahead of Solana’s $76 million.
Ethereum, despite a 30% price rally and the completion of its long-anticipated Pectra network upgrade, only managed $1.5 million in inflows for the week. XRP also saw modest gains, with $1.4 million added to its tally, bringing its total for the year to $258 million.
A Resilient Market Amid Global Shifts
The steady stream of institutional capital into crypto markets reflects a broader shift in sentiment as economic uncertainty persists.
With inflation fears, monetary policy debates, and evolving regulatory frameworks at play, digital assets appear to be regaining their status as a potential hedge and alternative investment class.
As Butterfill notes, “There’s a clear sense that crypto is increasingly being viewed as a strategic allocation by institutions — not just a speculative bet.”
With global inflows nearing record levels and new legislation emerging, all eyes will be on whether this momentum can sustain through the rest of 2025.
