Crypto ETP Inflows Surge: Canada and Germany Lead the Way with Record $346 Million Added to Funds

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Last week, there was a significant increase in capital flowing into digital asset investment products, reaching a total of $346 million, according to the latest data from CoinShares. This marks the largest weekly inflow in a consecutive nine-week period and reflects a renewed sense of confidence among investors. The total assets under management (AuM) now stand at an impressive $45.3 billion, the highest in over eighteen months.Canada and Germany were the dominant players in this influx of capital, accounting for 87% of the total. Canada saw inflows of $199.1 million, while Germany received $101.5 million. In contrast, the United States had a more modest inflow of $30 million, possibly due to investors waiting for the launch of a spot-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the country. However, the US still has the highest amount of assets under management, with $33.1 billion, more than ten times the amount of the next highest country.Bitcoin and Ethereum were the main drivers of this surge in investment. Bitcoin attracted $311.5 million in inflows, bringing the year-to-date inflows to over $1.5 billion. This strong accumulation coincided with a decrease in short-selling, as evidenced by the third consecutive week of outflows from short-Bitcoin ETPs. Ethereum also saw significant inflows, with $33.5 million added last week, contributing to a four-week total of $103 million. This trend has nearly offset the outflows seen earlier in the year and indicates a shift in investor sentiment towards the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization.While the inflows into other cryptocurrencies like Solana, Polkadot, and Chainlink were relatively modest in comparison, they do indicate a growing interest in diversified investments within the sector. The use of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) also highlights a preference for regulated financial instruments to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies, with ETPs accounting for 18% of total spot Bitcoin volumes last week.This financial movement aligns with the anticipation of a US-based spot ETF. The increase in assets under management and the consistent inflows into both primary and alternative digital assets suggest a more optimistic market sentiment and a belief in the potential of a regulated and accessible cryptocurrency investment landscape.According to James Butterfill, there has been a “decisive turn-around in sentiment,” and the data reflects an industry at a turning point, with investor sentiment and market dynamics aligning in a way that could shape the future trajectory of the crypto market.For more detailed information, you can refer to the full CoinShares weekly report on James Butterfill’s Medium blog.

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