Crypto investment products faced renewed pressure last week as investor confidence weakened over fading expectations of a near-term US interest rate cut. A sustained run of withdrawals reversed part of the strong inflows seen at the start of 2026, highlighting how closely digital asset markets remain tied to macroeconomic signals.
According to coinshares market data, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $454 million in net outflows over the week. The pullback followed a four-day stretch of withdrawals, trimming earlier gains after roughly $1.5 billion in inflows during the first two trading days of the year. Despite the setback, month-to-date flows remained positive at $229 million, suggesting broader investor interest has not fully reversed.
Bitcoin accounted for the majority of outflows, shedding $405 million, underscoring its role as the primary barometer for institutional crypto sentiment. Products betting against Bitcoin saw only limited movement, indicating mixed short-term positioning rather than a decisive bearish shift.
Elsewhere, select altcoin funds showed resilience. Investment products tied to XRP, Solana and Sui attracted modest inflows, while Ether-linked funds posted $116 million in outflows, reflecting uneven risk appetite across the market.
The United States stood out as the sole region with significant losses, while parts of Europe and Canada recorded net inflows. Overall, total crypto ETP assets edged higher to $181.9 billion, signaling that long-term allocations remain largely intact despite short-term volatility.
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