Crypto Funds See $933 Million Influx as Bitcoin ETFs Reach Highest AUM Since February

The flow of institutional investments into cryptocurrency is outpacing retail investments in the current cycle, with data supporting the recent bitcoin rally. Last week, digital asset investment products saw $1.2 billion in inflows, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains, according to data released by CoinShares on Monday. The total assets under management for crypto funds have risen to $155 billion, the highest since February 1, albeit still below the peak of $263 billion in October 2025. Bitcoin attracted $933 million, bringing the year-to-date inflows to $4 billion, while Ether saw $192 million in inflows for the third consecutive week above $190 million. Blockchain equity ETFs are gaining traction, with $617 million in inflows over the past three weeks, including a record weekly figure, indicating a surge in demand for indirect exposure to cryptocurrency technology. This trend suggests that investors who cannot or will not hold bitcoin directly are turning to equity wrappers around the sector. Bitcoin reached $79,399 overnight, its highest level since January 31, before dropping 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 held through the war-driven correction. The upcoming week will be a test of whether institutional flows can withstand the selling pressure or if a third rejection from $79,000 will define a range rather than precede a breakout. The 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 determine whether the broader risk-on sentiment that has been driving bitcoin and equities continues. Strong earnings could extend the four-week run of crypto inflows and provide the catalyst for bitcoin to clear $80,000, while disappointing results could lead to lower prices.