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Tanzeel Akhtar
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Tanzeel Akhtar
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Digital asset investment products faced another challenging week, with $1.94 billion in outflows, extending the current four-week streak to $4.92 billion — the third-largest outflow run since 2018, according to CoinShares report.
While the market saw deep selling pressure across major assets, tentative signs of stabilization emerged late in the week as inflows returned on Friday.
Four Weeks of Outflows Mark One of the Largest Runs Since 2018
Last week’s $1.94 billion in withdrawals marked the fourth consecutive week of selling, bringing the month-to-date total to $4.59 billion and the rolling four-week total to $4.92 billion.
According to CoinShares, this represents roughly 2.9% of total assets under management (AUM) and ranks as the third-largest outflow cycle since turn-of-cycle washouts in February 2018 and March 2025. These outflows have been driven by a combination of profit-taking, macro uncertainty, and shifts in institutional positioning.
CoinShares notes a 36% decline in AUM, reflecting both falling prices and recent outflows. Still, despite the negative momentum, year-to-date inflows remain strong at $44.4 billion, underscoring that long-term appetite for digital assets remains robust.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead Withdrawals —Friday Brings Stabilization
Bitcoin remained at the center of last week’s selling pressure, recording a massive $1.27 billion in outflows, accounting for the bulk of total withdrawals. However, the asset also showed the strongest recovery signal, posting $225 million of inflows on Friday, the best single-day turnaround across all products.
Short-Bitcoin products continue to attract investors seeking hedges against volatility. These products saw $19 million in inflows last week, and $40 million over the past three weeks, now representing 23% of their total AUM. Short-BTC AUM has surged an extraordinary 119%, reflecting elevated downside positioning even as markets stabilize.
Ethereum saw $589 million in outflows — significantly deeper on a proportional basis, representing 7.3% of its AUM. Yet ETH also staged a modest recovery late in the week, with $57.5 million of inflows on Friday, suggesting some investors may view current levels as oversold.
Solana Suffers, but XRP Breaks the Trend With Strong Inflows
The altcoin picture was mixed. Solana (SOL), which has rallied hard through 2025, saw meaningful outflows of $156 million, continuing a cooling period as investors take profits after a strong year. Despite this, Solana’s fundamentals remain strong, with institutional participation rising steadily over the past several quarters.
XRP, however, stood out as the only major altcoin to attract significant inflows. The token recorded $89.3 million of new capital, bucking the broader market trend. The move suggests XRP’s investor base is rotating back in amid growing interest in its payments-driven ecosystem and relative valuation appeal.
Regional Outflows Led by the U.S., While Brazil and Australia See Modest Inflows
Flows by exchange country show the United States once again dominated the outflow picture, with $1.686bn in weekly withdrawals — consistent with U.S. institutions driving much of the recent derisking. Germany, Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland also saw sizeable redemptions, contributing to the weekly global total of $1.94 billion.
In contrast, Brazil ($3.5 million) and Australia ($2 million) recorded modest inflows, indicating pockets of resilience outside major Western markets.
https://cryptonews.com/news/digital-asset-products-face-1-94b-in-weekly-outflows-as-bitcoin-ethereum-lead-withdrawals/
