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- Crypto ETPs see $952M weekly outflows as regulatory delays and whale selling weigh.
- Ether leads losses with $555M outflows, while Bitcoin products shed $460M.
- Solana and XRP attract inflows as broader crypto market stabilizes near $3.13T.
Crypto investment products posted net outflows of roughly $952 million last week, marking the first weekly withdrawal in about 30 days. The move ended a four-week inflow streak and reflected a shift in institutional sentiment. Investors cut exposure as regulatory delays and whale selling added pressure. Market volatility also increased, reinforcing a cautious tone across crypto-linked investment vehicles.
CoinShares reports that the pullback stemmed largely from uncertainty around the delayed U.S. Clarity Act. The lack of progress weakened near-term confidence in regulated crypto products. Large holders also reduced positions during the week. Ethereum investment products absorbed the bulk of the selling.
Source: Coinshares
Crypto ETP Pressure Centers on Ethereum and Bitcoin
Funds tied to Ether recorded outflows of approximately $555 million. The figure made Ethereum the weakest performer among major crypto ETPs for the period. Even so, longer-term data still shows strong institutional demand. Year-to-date inflows into ETH ETPs have reached $12.7 billion in 2025, far exceeding the $5.3 billion recorded over the same period last year.
Bitcoin products also faced notable withdrawals. BTC-linked funds saw about $460 million exit over the week. Bitcoin continues to command the largest share of total crypto investment capital. However, the pace of inflows has slowed compared with 2024.
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So far in 2025, Bitcoin investment products have attracted $27.2 billion. That figure trails the $41.6 billion recorded during all of last year. Analysts view the slowdown as profit-taking rather than a loss of conviction. Many institutions still treat Bitcoin as their primary crypto exposure.
The pressure was reflected in the broader market. Between December 15 and December 19, the total crypto market cap fell by over $210 billion. The subsequent selling became easier, and the prices stabilized. The market cap was approximately $3.13 trillion at the time of writing.
Altcoins Stay Resilient as Crypto ETP Inflows Stall
CoinShares does not anticipate that the inflow amount in the crypto ETP will exceed 2024 this year. The assets under management are now $46.7 billion. This is less than last year when it ranged at $48.7 billion. The company termed the trend as consolidation after a good run.
The performance of altcoins was relatively resilient. The weekly inflows to Solana investment products amounted to approximately $48.5 million. XRP products received about $62.9 million. The data indicates that there is a selective risk appetite.
Optimism regarding the season is starting. Analyst CyrilXBT highlighted that Ethereum is contained within a range against Bitcoin, indicating corrective actions as opposed to a new trend.
Dami Defi, another analyst, pointed out that the crypto market that does not include Bitcoin, as well as Ethereum, is trading around its 100-day EMA. That level stepped in as support on various occasions over the last three years.
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