Crypto Investment Funds See $933 Million Inflow as ETFs Reach Highest AUM Since February

The flow of institutional investments into cryptocurrency is outpacing that of retail investors in the current cycle, with data increasingly supporting the recent rally in bitcoin prices. According to data released by CoinShares on Monday, digital asset investment products garnered $1.2 billion in inflows during the last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains. The total assets under management across crypto funds have risen to $155 billion, the highest since February 1, albeit still significantly below the $263 billion peak achieved in October 2025. Bitcoin alone attracted $933 million in investments, bringing the year-to-date total to $4 billion. Meanwhile, Ether saw an influx of $192 million, marking the third consecutive week with investments exceeding $190 million. Outside of crypto-related funds, blockchain equity ETFs are gaining attention. These investment products focus on publicly traded companies that generate revenue from cryptocurrency infrastructure, including miners, exchanges, and chip manufacturers supplying the crypto industry. Over the past three weeks, these products have seen inflows totaling $617 million, including a record weekly figure. According to CoinShares analyst James Butterfill, this represents an 'explosion in demand' for indirect exposure to cryptocurrency technology. The trend suggests that investors who are unable or unwilling to hold bitcoin directly are shifting their investments to equity-based products related to the sector. Bitcoin reached a high of $79,399 overnight, its highest level since January 31, before retreating to $77,705. The $80,000 mark is significant, as it is the point at which buyers from January and February will break even on their positions, considering the correction driven by the war. The upcoming week will be a test of whether institutional investment flows can absorb the selling pressure or if a third rejection from the $79,000 level will define a range rather than precede a breakout. The earnings reports from major tech companies, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, which are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and account for approximately a quarter of the S&P 500's market capitalization, will be crucial in determining whether the broader risk-on sentiment that has been lifting bitcoin alongside equities will continue. Strong earnings reports could extend the four-week streak of crypto inflows and provide the catalyst needed for bitcoin to surpass the $80,000 mark. Conversely, disappointing results could lead to a decline in prices.