The flow of institutional investments into the cryptocurrency market is outpacing that of retail investors, with data supporting the recent upswing in bitcoin's value. According to a report by CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw an influx of $1.2 billion, marking the fourth consecutive week of growth.
The total assets under management for crypto funds reached $155 billion, still below the peak of $263 billion in October 2025. Bitcoin accounted for $933 million of the inflows, bringing the year-to-date total to $4 billion, while Ether attracted $192 million for the third consecutive week. Additionally, blockchain equity ETFs have seen significant growth, with $617 million in inflows over the past three weeks, indicating a surge in demand for indirect exposure to cryptocurrency. As bitcoin's value approaches $80,000, a crucial level for buyers who purchased in January and February to break even, the market awaits the outcome of megacap tech earnings this week, which may determine the continuation of the risk-on bid lifting bitcoin and equities.