Crypto Funds Record $1.06 Billion in Weekly Inflows, Extending Three-Week Positive Streak

Global crypto investment products recorded $1.06 billion in net inflows last week, marking the highest weekly total since January and the third consecutive week of positive flows.

Bitcoin ETFs led with $793 million, representing 75% of total inflows, while Ethereum products saw $315 million—their strongest weekly performance in months—partly driven by the debut of new U.S. staking ETFs including BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB). The three-week inflow streak now totals $2.8 billion, recovering most of the $3.9 billion in outflows from the prior five-week selling streak.

Since the onset of the Iran crisis in late February, total assets under management across crypto ETPs have risen 9.4% to approximately $140 billion, suggesting investors are viewing digital assets as a relative safe haven during geopolitical turmoil.

Total Inflow Trends and Market Recovery

Three-Week Accumulation

The latest weekly inflow of $1.06 billion brings the three-week total to $2.8 billion, effectively reversing the majority of outflows recorded during a five-week period earlier this year that exceeded $3 billion. This marks the strongest sustained inflow streak since January 2026.

Total AUM Growth

Since geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran crisis began impacting broader markets in late February, total assets under management across all crypto investment products have increased by 9.4%, reaching approximately $140 billion.

Regional Flow Distribution

U.S. Dominance

The United States accounted for approximately 96% of global inflows, or roughly $1.02 billion, underscoring concentrated institutional demand through regulated ETF products.

Other Regional Activity

Hong Kong: Recorded $23.1 million in inflows, its largest weekly total since August 2025

Canada: Added $19.4 million

Switzerland: Attracted $10.4 million

Germany: Posted $17.1 million in outflows, the first weekly decline for German-listed products in 2026

Asset Class Performance

Bitcoin

Bitcoin-based funds accounted for the bulk of activity, attracting $793 million—approximately three-quarters of total weekly inflows. This brings Bitcoin’s three-week inflow total to $2.2 billion. U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, with $767.3 million in fresh capital during the week.

Ethereum

Ethereum investment products recorded $315 million in weekly inflows, their strongest performance in recent months. This brings Ethereum’s month-to-date inflows to $405.4 million and leaves the asset close to a net neutral position for the year-to-date.

The momentum was partly driven by the launch of new staking ETF listings in the United States, including BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), which debuted on Nasdaq in mid-March. ETHB allows investors to gain exposure to staked ETH through a regulated product structure, with 70%-95% of holdings staked to generate rewards, 82% of which are distributed to investors monthly. The fund launched with over $100 million in assets and recorded $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day.

Solana

Solana products posted $9.1 million in weekly inflows, extending a streak of positive weeks that has pushed year-to-date flows to $181 million and total AUM to $2.37 billion. Spot Solana ETFs recorded $10.7 million in inflows during the week.

XRP

XRP was the clear underperformer, recording $76.1 million in outflows—its second consecutive week of net negative flows. Month-to-date, XRP products have now shed $133 million, with total AUM falling to $2.4 billion.

Other Assets

Sui: $3.1 million weekly inflow; $48 million year-to-date

Chainlink: $2.7 million weekly inflow

Multi-asset products: $2.5 million weekly inflow

Short-bitcoin products: $8.1 million weekly inflow, suggesting some investors are hedging against downside

Provider Breakdown

BlackRock Dominance

iShares (BlackRock) recorded the largest weekly inflows among providers at $790 million, pushing its year-to-date total to $891 million and AUM to $63.7 billion. BlackRock accounted for roughly 53% of total crypto ETF inflows across all assets in early March.

Other Major Providers

Fidelity: Added $247 million for the week, despite sitting at a year-to-date outflow of $1.17 billion; total AUM stands at $15.97 billion

Bitwise: Recorded $25 million in weekly inflows; $242 million year-to-date; AUM of $6.08 billion

Grayscale: Posted a small outflow of $8 million for the week; year-to-date position at net outflow of $313 million; AUM remains at $19.6 billion

ProFunds Group: Shed $41 million

ARK 21Shares: Recorded zero net flows

Analyst Perspective

James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that the inflows highlight how investors have increasingly viewed Bitcoin as a relative safe haven during periods of market stress. He stated that digital assets show resilience during geopolitical turbulence and strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a relative safe haven compared to other asset classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did crypto funds record in weekly inflows?

Global crypto investment products recorded $1.06 billion in net inflows last week, the highest since the third week of January. This marks the third consecutive week of positive flows, bringing the three-week total to $2.8 billion and recovering most of the $3.9 billion in outflows from the prior five-week selling streak.

Why did Ethereum see such strong inflows?

Ethereum attracted $315 million in weekly inflows, its strongest performance in months. The surge was partly driven by the launch of new U.S. staking ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), which debuted in mid-March. ETHB allows investors to gain regulated exposure to staked ETH and earn monthly rewards, with 70%-95% of holdings staked and 82% of rewards distributed to investors.

How did different assets perform in the latest inflows?

Bitcoin funds led with $793 million (75% of total inflows). Ethereum added $315 million, Solana posted $9.1 million, and Sui and Chainlink recorded $3.1 million and $2.7 million respectively. XRP was the underperformer with $76.1 million in outflows—its second consecutive week of net negative flows. Short-bitcoin products attracted $8.1 million, suggesting some investors are hedging against downside.