Crypto investment funds recorded $223 million in net outflows last week, marking the first weekly loss in 15 weeks, according to the latest data from CoinShares.
The
reversal follows early-week inflows of $883 million and reflects market unease after hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Macro Sentiment Turns Risk-Off
The outflows were likely triggered by the FOMC’s hawkish tone and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, which dampened risk appetite across markets. Despite weaker payroll numbers later in the week that hinted at potential policy easing, investor sentiment had already turned sour, leading to over $1 billion in outflows on Friday alone.
Still, recent gains remain impressive. Over the past 30 days, crypto investment funds have attracted $12.2 billion in inflows, representing nearly 50% of all inflows in 2025 so far.
Bitcoin Sees $404M Outflow, Largest of the Week
Bitcoin led the outflows with $404 million, highlighting its vulnerability to macroeconomic news. However, the top crypto asset still holds $20.1 billion in year-to-date (YTD) inflows, and its total assets under management (AUM) remain strong at $174.3 billion.
Ethereum Defies the Trend with $134M in Inflows
In contrast, Ethereum recorded $133.9 million in inflows, marking its 15th consecutive week of gains. The asset now has $7.9 billion in YTD inflows, reflecting investor confidence despite broader market volatility.
This resilience may be due to ETH's impressive price performance in recent weeks, coinciding with the network’s ten-year anniversary and renewed optimism for a potential run to its all-time high.
Altcoins Post Mixed Results
Meanwhile, other major altcoins also saw moderate inflows, including XRP with $31.3 million, Solana with $8.8 million, and Cardano with $1.3 million. However, Sui, Litecoin, and a few smaller-cap assets experienced mild outflows.
U.S. Providers Lead Weekly Withdrawals
Notably, outflows were concentrated among major U.S.-based providers. ARK 21Shares reported $442 million, the largest of the group. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund followed with $354 million in outflows, and Grayscale with $243 million.
Regionally, the United States saw $383 million in outflows, while Hong Kong ($170 million) and Switzerland ($52 million) reported inflows.
Overall, despite last week’s outflows, the broader trend remains positive. With YTD inflows totaling over $29 billion, the market may simply be experiencing a short-term cooldown after a period of rapid accumulation.
