{"id":594606,"date":"2026-05-05T10:32:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Blockchain.News\/news\/crypto-fund-flows-117m-bitcoin-ethereum"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:32:55","slug":"crypto-fund-flows-hit-117-8m-amid-sentiment-reversal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/crypto-fund-flows-hit-117-8m-amid-sentiment-reversal\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Fund Flows Hit $117.8M Amid Sentiment Reversal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ted Hisokawa<\/a> May 05, 2026 10:32<\/span> <\/p>\n

Digital asset funds saw $117.8M inflows last week, with Bitcoin leading at $192.1M. A late-week rally offset mid-week outflows.<\/p>\n

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Digital asset<\/a> investment products recorded $117.8 million in inflows for the week ending May 5, marking the fifth consecutive week of positive flows, according to CoinShares’ latest report. However, the headline figure conceals a turbulent week of outflows totaling $619 million from Monday to Thursday, which was dramatically reversed by a $737 million surge on Friday\u2014one of the largest single-day inflows of 2026.<\/p>\n

Total assets under management (AuM) for digital assets remained steady at $155 billion. The late-week rally highlights a renewed appetite for risk, but the narrowing participation\u2014just four assets saw inflows compared to nine the prior week\u2014suggests caution still lingers among investors.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin<\/a> Dominates, Ethereum Reverses<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin led the pack with $192.1 million in inflows, maintaining its dominant position year-to-date with $4.2 billion in cumulative inflows. While this week’s figure is a sharp drop from the prior three-week average of nearly $1 billion, it underscores Bitcoin’s resilience as a favored institutional asset. Short Bitcoin products also saw $6 million in inflows, indicating some hedging activity amid market uncertainty.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Ethereum faced heavy outflows of $81.6 million, breaking a three-week streak of inflows above $190 million. Ethereum’s struggles come amid declining broader participation in digital assets, signaling a potential shift in sentiment during the week’s choppy trading.<\/p>\n

Regional Breakdown: U.S. Slows, Europe Steadies<\/h2>\n

Regional data further illustrates the mixed sentiment. The U.S. recorded just $47.5 million in inflows, a steep decline from $1.1 billion the previous week, reflecting the mid-week risk-off tone. Europe, however, offered a more stable picture, with Germany leading at $43.8 million and Canada contributing $16 million. This suggests European investors held their nerve better during the volatile period.<\/p>\n

Context: Institutional Demand Steady Despite Volatility<\/h2>\n

While this week\u2019s flows are modest compared to recent periods, they come against the backdrop of a broader institutional push into crypto<\/a>. For instance, crypto ETFs saw over $600 million in inflows earlier this month, and Bitcoin\u2019s price recently steadied around $64,000 with a 0.5% daily uptick as of May 5. The broader market, with a $1.26 trillion market cap, continues to show signs of resilience despite intermittent volatility.<\/p>\n

Looking back at 2023, digital assets saw a major turnaround with $2.25 billion in inflows, driven largely by Bitcoin ETFs. While this week\u2019s data reflects a more subdued pace, the late-week reversal hints at the potential for renewed momentum as institutional investors recalibrate.<\/p>\n

Eyes will now be on next week\u2019s fund flow data to see if Friday\u2019s rally marks the start of a broader sentiment shift or merely an outlier in a cautious market.<\/p>\n

Image source: Shutterstock<\/i><\/span> Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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