Institutional investors are pouring money into cryptocurrency at a faster rate than individual investors, providing evidence for the recent bitcoin rally. According to data from CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw inflows of $1.2 billion last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains. The total assets under management for crypto funds have risen to $155 billion, still short of the $263 billion peak in October 2025. Bitcoin alone attracted $933 million, bringing the year-to-date total to $4 billion, while Ether saw inflows of $192 million for the third consecutive week above $190 million.
Meanwhile, blockchain equity ETFs, which invest in companies generating revenue from crypto infrastructure, have seen significant inflows, with $617 million over the past three weeks, indicating a surge in demand for indirect exposure to the asset class. As bitcoin approached $80,000, the level at which buyers from January and February are nearing breakeven, the upcoming week will be crucial in determining whether institutional flows can withstand the selling pressure. The upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, which account for roughly a quarter of the S&P 500's market capitalization, will be closely watched to see if the risk-on sentiment driving bitcoin and equities continues.