Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto exchange traded products recorded $2.17 billion in inflows for the week ending January 16, marking the largest weekly total since October 2025, per CoinShares.
However, CoinShares reported that robust early-week buying momentum faced a sharp reversal on Friday due to shifting geopolitical and macroeconomic sentiment.
Sentiment turned negative late in the week, resulting in $378 million in outflows on Friday alone. Investors reacted to diplomatic escalation regarding the U.S.’s posturing toward Greenland and renewed threats of additional tariffs. Market observers also noted uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve, as reports suggested policy dove Kevin Hassett might remain in his current role rather than ascending to the position of Fed Chair.
Bitcoin investment products led the market with $1.55 billion in total inflows, with the asset dominating trading activity despite the broader market’s late-week downturn.. Short Bitcoin products saw minor inflows of $1.5 million.
Ethereum ETFs recorded $496 million in inflows despite legislative proposals that could restrict yield offerings for stablecoins. The Senate Banking Committee’s proposed CLARITY Act did not deter investment in the second-largest cryptocurrency. Solana ETFs continued to attract capital with $45.5 million in positive flows.
XRP ETFs saw significant interest with $69.5 million in inflows. Multi-asset ETFs were the only major category to face negative sentiment, losing $12.5 million.
United States investors drove the majority of this bitcoin ETF and crypto ETF activity with $2.05 billion in inflows. European markets also contributed, with Germany adding $63.9 million and Switzerland seeing $41.6 million in positive flows. Canada followed with $12.3 million in inflows, while minor outflows occurred in Sweden and Brazil.
Blockchain equity ETFs attracted $72.6 million, the highest weekly total since October 10, 2025. This sector mirrored the broader cryptocurrency market’s strength throughout the week, with CoinShares data indicating sustained investor confidence in blockchain infrastructure companies.
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