Bitcoin Sucks Up $931M in Fresh Cash as Inflation Cools--Ethereum Takes a Hit
Bitcoin has attracted $931 million in net inflows over the past week, leading to a total of $229.65 billion in crypto assets under management, driven by positive macroeconomic sentiment following softer U.S. inflation data. Institutional demand is rising, with iShares ETFs and Fidelity's Bitcoin fund contributing significantly. In contrast, Ethereum faced $168.7 million in outflows, marking a negative week. The U.S. led inflows at $843 million, while Germany set a record with $502.1 million. Overall, Bitcoin remains the preferred choice among institutional investors in the current market.
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is back in the drivers seat. Digital asset funds pulled in $921 million over the past week, with Bitcoin alone commanding $931 million in net inflows, according to CoinShares data from October 24, 2025. Total crypto assets under management climbed to $229.65 billion, fueled by renewed optimism after softer U.S. inflation data rekindled hopes for rate cuts later this year. The shift in macro sentiment has possibly reignited institutional demand for digital assets, with Bitcoin once again asserting its dominance in capital flows.
The rally was powered by a handful of heavyweight players. iShares ETFs led with $235 million in weekly inflows into its U.S.-based Bitcoin funds, while Fidelitys Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added another $52 million. Together, these products helped lift Bitcoins assets under management to $178.2 billion. Grayscale (GBTC), by contrast, saw $118 million in outflows, extending a broader year-to-date decline of $2.37 billion, as investors appeared to gravitate toward lower-fee structures and more liquid options. Despite trailing last years pace, Bitcoins cumulative inflows of $30.2 billion so far in 2025 underline sustained institutional participation, even in a maturing market.
Ethereum told a different story. The asset recorded $168.7 million in outflowsthe first negative week in fivebringing its total AUM to $35.23 billion. Multi-asset funds saw modest inflows of $33.2 million, but sentiment stayed cautious beyond Bitcoin. Regionally, the U.S. led with $843 million in inflows, while Germany set a new record with $502.1 million, signaling broad-based demand for regulated crypto exposure. Meanwhile, Switzerland and Canada slipped into outflows, and altcoins like Solana and XRP quietly gained traction with $29.4 million and $84.3 million in inflows, respectively. For now, Bitcoin remains the institutional favoritebenefiting from a macro environment that could tilt risk appetite back toward digital assets.
