Last week witnessed a notable influx of $2.17 billion into the cryptocurrency market, marking the highest weekly total since October 2025. This surge was significantly influenced by positive investor sentiment, particularly in Bitcoin, which attracted $1.55 billion alone. However, as the week progressed, optimism waned due to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Greenland, as well as renewed discussions about potential trade tariffs and shifting expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve.
According to the recent CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, the majority of the capital influx occurred earlier in the week, reflecting strong interest from investors. Despite facing regulatory uncertainties, other cryptocurrencies also garnered substantial attention. Notably, Ethereum and XRP saw inflows of $496 million and $69.5 million, respectively. This indicates that investor confidence remains robust across various digital assets.
The report highlighted that several altcoins experienced positive movements as well. XRP products led the charge with $45.5 million in inflows, followed by Sui with $5.7 million, Lido at $3.7 million, and Hedera with $2.6 million. Additionally, Litecoin and Chainlink registered smaller but positive inflows of $2.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively. In contrast, multi-asset products experienced outflows of $12.5 million.
Geographically, the United States dominated the investment landscape, pulling in $2.05 billion. Other countries, including Germany and Switzerland, also showed positive trends with gains of $63.9 million and $41.6 million, respectively. Meanwhile, Canada and the Netherlands saw inflows of $12.3 million and $6 million, while France recorded a modest $1.3 million. However, some countries like Sweden and Brazil faced outflows of over $4 million and $1 million, respectively.
Market analysts suggest that the sudden reversal in sentiment signifies a broader risk-off approach among investors, with many opting for traditional safe havens amidst the geopolitical uncertainty. Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder and CEO of Mercury, commented that this correction reflects the precarious nature of the recent optimism.
