Crypto ETF Inflows Slow to $230 Million as Fed Pause Impacts Momentum

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $230 million in inflows last week, extending a four-week streak of gains, though momentum slowed sharply from the prior week’s $1.06 billion total. The slowdown coincided with a perceived “hawkish pause” by the U.S. Federal Reserve after its recent FOMC meeting, which weighed on investor sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

CoinShares highlighted that inflows were initially strong early in the week but reversed after the Fed meeting, reflecting caution among institutional investors.

Bitcoin Leads Gains, Ether Sees Outflows

Bitcoin-focused funds accounted for the majority of inflows, receiving $219.2 million, while Ether funds recorded $27.5 million in outflows, ending a three week inflow streak. Solana ETPs continued to see steady interest, with $17 million in inflows for the seventh consecutive week. Smaller gains were reported for Chainlink ($4.6 million) and Hyperliquid ($4.5 million) products.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Drive US Inflows

US spot Bitcoin ETFs contributed roughly half of last week’s Bitcoin gains, adding $95.2 million. Despite this, spot Bitcoin ETFs remain down $400 million year to date, while Ether ETFs faced $60 million in outflows, reflecting ongoing volatility in investor demand.

Overall, crypto ETPs have amassed $1.4 billion in inflows so far in 2026, with Bitcoin ETPs leading at $1.2 billion. Total assets under management stand at $138 billion, indicating continued but cautious investor interest in digital-asset products.

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