Digital Asset Fund Flows Hit $3.17 Billion Despite Trump-China Woes

Digital asset investment products attracted $3.17 billion in new capital last week, despite sharp market corrections linked to US–China tariff tensions.

Year-to-date fund inflows have soared to a record $48.7 billion, already surpassing last year’s total—demonstrating digital assets’ enduring appeal with investors.

Crypto Fund Inflows Shatter Records Despite Volatile Conditions

Last week, digital asset investment products took in $3.17 billion in net inflows, defying market corrections caused by renewed tariff tensions between the US and China. With year-to-date inflows at $48.7 billion in 2025, digital asset funds have already exceeded 2024’s record.

Trading volumes surged, and ETP volumes reached $53 billion for the week, more than twice the 2025 average. Friday set a new daily record with $15.3 billion in traded assets, based on the latest CoinShares weekly report.

Flows into digital asset investment products surged to new highs. Source: CoinShares

Although digital asset funds saw record net inflows, aggregate assets under management dropped 7% week-over-week to $242 billion.

Friday’s session marked the highest correction volume ever at $10.4 billion, with net inflows that day holding positive but relatively muted at $0.39 million.

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Inflows as Altcoin Patterns Shift

Bitcoin remains the main allocation for digital asset investors, taking in $2.67 billion last week and bringing its 2025 total to $30.2 billion. Yet, this trails the $41.7 billion it collected in 2024, hinting at changing investor preferences.

“We have just seen global digital asset fund flows surpass last year’s total inflows with US$48.67bn year-to-date. Inflows into altcoins seem to be confined to SOL and XRP at present,” wrote James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares.

Ethereum brought in $338 million in weekly inflows but experienced $172 million in outflows on Friday during turbulent trading, highlighting its vulnerability to sentiment shifts.

Speculation about ETF approvals for major altcoins impacted investment focus. Solana received $93.3 million in inflows, while XRP followed with $61.6 million. However, both saw a slowdown despite ongoing ETF interest.

Weekly breakdown of asset inflows. Source: CoinShares

Trading surges and strategic fund allocations reflect growing institutional adoption amid ongoing regulatory changes.

A recent survey by Ernst & Young shows that 59% of institutional investors plan to allocate over 5% of their portfolios to crypto by year’s end. In addition, the US government has updated its regulatory framework, examining systemic risks, investor protections, and legal classifications in a White House report issued under Executive Order 14178.

These shifts highlight how digital assets are entering mainstream finance despite ongoing volatility. The latest data suggests opportunity and risk coexist for both institutional and sophisticated retail investors as the sector continues to grow.