2026-01-07 11:29:01

If 2024 is the year of Bitcoin ETF frenzy, then the crypto market in 2025 has completely rewritten the script.

The authoritative data agency CoinShares recently released its annual report showing that global crypto asset ETPs raised a total of $47.2 billion last year. While this figure still sounds strong, the story behind it reveals a complete reshuffle of the capital landscape.

What is the most obvious change? The once dominant—Bitcoin product capital inflows—plunged by 35% year-over-year, settling at $26.9 billion. Although this number still ranks first, the clear downward trend is sending a strong signal to institutional investors: unconditional preference is fading, and they are becoming more selective.

On the other end of the spectrum, a new force is rising collectively. ETP products related to Ethereum, XRP, and Solana absorbed over $20 billion, breaking Bitcoin’s monopoly.

Among them, Ethereum (ETH) performed the most impressively—net inflows reached $12.7 billion for the year, with a staggering 138% increase year-over-year. This is not just a simple numerical jump; it reflects the market’s collective recognition of the narrative around “interest-bearing assets” and “practical application value.” An important background factor is that Ethereum spot ETFs were approved as early as 2024, laying the foundation for last year’s growth.

But the real growth story belongs to XRP. This latecomer achieved approximately 500% growth in 2025, with capital inflows alone reaching $3.7 billion. From being marginalized to becoming a focal point, the speed of this transformation is astonishing.

All of this points to the same conclusion: institutional focus is no longer on a single asset but on exploring broader ecosystem opportunities. Bitcoin’s fundamental role remains unchanged, but the shared stage is now accommodating more participants.

BTC0,31%

ETH-0,86%

XRP0,09%

SOL2,73%

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GasWaster

· 10h ago

BTC is still king, but now I'm not just holding it, I'm starting to pick other coins, and institutions are also beginning to diversify.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-08 03:43

Wow, XRP's recent surge is really impressive. A 35% drop still hurts a bit when it hits BTC. Institutions are starting to be picky; relying on a single asset isn't enough. ETH's 138% increase looks comfortable, but we also need to be cautious about whether it might be the next correction.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-07 11:56

Well, BTC is still dominant, with 26.9 billion still crushing the competition. XRP's recent surge is outrageous... Wait, are institutions really starting to be picky? This signal is quite interesting. ETH has increased by 138%, not bragging, the yield logic really touches people. XRP 500%?? Truly outrageous, is it possible to turn from a marginal fish to a big player so quickly? Multi-chain narratives are emerging, it seems the era of Bitcoin's sole dominance is truly over. 472 billion still needs to flow in, it all depends on how it's distributed. Institutional investors are starting to be particular, this time is really different. But to be honest, I don't quite understand how XRP's surge came about. The ecosystem story is still king; is the single-coin era really over?

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Degen4Breakfast

· 01-07 11:55

Can BTC still fall? Alright, now everyone is playing in the multi-chain ecosystem. The days of Bitcoin's dominance are truly over.

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OvertimeSquid

· 01-07 11:55

Hey, has Bitcoin come down from the altar? Institutions are starting to play the scumbag moves, huh --- ETH has doubled, XRP is even more outrageous... I took off my pants and then saw this? --- So Bitcoin is already outdated? Something's not right --- This round of reshuffling feels like institutions are preparing for the next cycle. Just copying others isn't enough; they need to find their own opportunities --- XRP with 500x gains, I just want to ask who still dares to buy the dip at this price --- Once a king, now sharing the stage with others. Are the big players starting to be less picky? --- Spending 47.2 billion and only this much increase? Doesn't seem as exaggerated as I imagined --- ETH up 138%, while BTC is still falling despite inflows. Who could have thought of this logic? --- Wait, are institutions starting to believe in application value now? What does this mean... --- XRP's turnaround was so fast, I feel like there's something I haven't understood

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BearMarketHustler

· 01-07 11:51

Wow, XRP directly 500%? This increase is outrageous, I was called a dog before.

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-07 11:48

The 35% drop in Bitcoin looks quite frightening, but ETH and XRP's surge this time is truly amazing. Institutional investors are really starting to become "picky."

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SneakyFlashloan

· 01-07 11:34

Haha, BTC is still the big boss but its presence is declining, this is what institutional investors have changed their minds about. --- ETH has risen 138%, truly impressive. Switching tracks is all about the money. --- XRP's counterattack speed is incredible; a fivefold increase is truly outrageous. --- It's no longer just about challenging BTC; the entire ecosystem needs to eat, haha. --- 472 billion USD can still be so diversified, indicating that project teams are starting to compete. --- Finally, it's no longer just BTC dominating; actually, this is healthier for the market. --- Institutions are starting to be picky; small-cap coins need to seize this opportunity. --- XRP's comeback story is truly amazing; things that were once undervalued are suddenly rising. --- ETH and XRP together amount to over 20 billion, the era of BTC is really changing. --- What does this data indicate? The crypto world is starting to mature; no longer all-in on one thing.

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