Crypto investment products posted their strongest week of the year, as investors poured more than $2.2 billion into exchange traded products tied to digital assets. The surge marks the biggest weekly inflow since October and signals renewed confidence in crypto markets, even as regulatory and geopolitical concerns linger.

Data from European digital asset manager CoinShares shows that crypto ETPs attracted $2.17 billion in net inflows last week, outperforming every other week of 2026 so far. Bitcoin once again took the lead, accounting for the majority of new capital, while Ether and select altcoins also saw steady demand.

Weekly inflows hit highest level of 2026

According to CoinShares, inflows were heavily front loaded, with strong buying interest seen early in the week. However, sentiment cooled toward the end, as Friday recorded $378 million in outflows. Market confidence was dented by renewed geopolitical tensions involving Greenland and growing concerns around global trade tariffs.

CoinShares head of research James Butterfill noted that political signals from the United States also weighed on investor mood. Comments suggesting that Kevin Hassett, viewed as a dovish candidate for the next Federal Reserve chair, may stay in his current role added to uncertainty around future monetary policy.

Despite the late week pullback, overall inflows remained robust enough to push total assets under management in crypto funds above $193 billion. This is the highest level recorded since early November, highlighting how quickly capital has returned to the sector.

Bitcoin dominates inflows as institutional demand holds firm

Bitcoin was the clear standout, drawing $1.55 billion in inflows over the week. This represented more than 71 percent of all capital entering crypto investment products and underlined Bitcoin’s continued appeal as the primary institutional gateway into digital assets.

The concentration of inflows into Bitcoin suggests that investors remain cautious about risk, preferring the most liquid and widely adopted cryptocurrency amid a shifting macro backdrop. With Bitcoin prices hovering around the $93,000 mark, the latest data points to sustained confidence rather than short term speculative interest.

Short Bitcoin products, however, told a different story. Along with multi asset crypto funds, they were among the few categories to record net outflows on a monthly basis, indicating that bearish positioning has weakened as prices stabilized.

Ether and Solana attract capital despite regulatory uncertainty

Ether based funds recorded $496 million in inflows last week, a notable figure that exceeded the combined inflows of all crypto products in the prior week. The strong showing came even as US lawmakers debated proposals under the CLARITY Act that could restrict yield offerings tied to stablecoins.

Solana also held up well, attracting $46 million in new investments. XRP followed with roughly $70 million in inflows, while smaller altcoins such as Sui and Hedera saw more modest but still positive interest.

Butterfill pointed out that the resilience of Ether and Solana inflows suggests investors are differentiating between protocol fundamentals and near term regulatory noise. While potential limits on stablecoin yields could affect parts of the ecosystem, demand for exposure to major smart contract platforms remains intact.

BlackRock leads issuers as US drives global inflows

All major crypto ETP issuers benefited from last week’s rally, though BlackRock stood well ahead of its peers. The asset management giant’s iShares crypto ETFs pulled in $1.3 billion, accounting for the majority of total inflows.

Grayscale Investments followed with $257 million, while Fidelity Investments attracted $229 million. The figures reinforce the growing role of established financial firms in shaping crypto investment flows, particularly through regulated ETF structures.

From a regional perspective, the United States dominated activity, contributing nearly $2 billion of the total inflows. In contrast, Sweden and Brazil saw small outflows of $4.3 million and $1 million, respectively, pointing to uneven sentiment across markets.

Crypto funds regain momentum after months of caution

The latest surge in inflows suggests that crypto funds are regaining momentum after a more cautious start to the year. Rising assets under management and strong demand for Bitcoin and Ether exposure indicate that institutional investors are becoming more comfortable re entering the market.

While regulatory developments and global political risks continue to influence short term sentiment, the scale of recent inflows shows that many investors view pullbacks as opportunities rather than warning signs. If current trends persist, crypto ETPs could be on track for one of their strongest years since the last major bull cycle.