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The digital asset market saw its first full week of inflows in 2025, with $48 million added to investment products, according to the latest CoinShares weekly. a report.
Currency stocks She stated that the week began with promising inflows approaching one billion dollars. However, these gains were almost erased with a subsequent $940 million inflow, reflecting how sensitive the market is to macroeconomic developments and the current correlation with US stocks.
James Butterville, head of research at CoinShares, attributed this activity to new economic data and the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve. He said these reports point to a stronger-than-expected US economy and a hawkish stance on monetary policy, raising renewed concerns about asset valuations.
He added:
“This suggests that the post-US election honeymoon is over, and that macroeconomic data is once again becoming a major driver of asset prices.”
Bitcoin advances as Ethereum faces sell-off
Bitcoin The company emerged as a strong performer, achieving inflows of $214 million.
Despite recording significant outflows later in the week, the asset remained a favorite among investors. Year-to-date, Bitcoin’s cumulative inflows have reached an impressive $799 million, cementing its dominance in the cryptocurrency market.
Interestingly, short Bitcoin products also saw inflows of $1.8 million during the same period, reflecting hedging activity amid market uncertainty.
On the other hand, Ethereum The country witnessed a difficult week, with total outflows reaching $256 million. CoinShares suggested that this trend is in line with a broader sell-off in the technology sector rather than specific concerns about Ethereum.
This setback has now pushed Ethereum’s YTD outflows to $274 million.
XRP shines
Among the alternative currencies, XRP It was a notable winner, attracting $41 million in flows.
CoinShares suggested that the inflow reflects growing optimism regarding the potential approval of spot XRP ETFs in the US and the upcoming US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appeal deadline for Ripple on January 15.
Additionally, many investors see XRP as well-positioned to benefit from clearer regulatory frameworks under the coming circumstances Donald Trump administration.
Meanwhile, Solana It also made gains, with inflows of $15 million, while other altcoins such as ghost, excellentand Dotted It recorded modest but positive contributions of $2.9 million, $2.7 million, and $1.6 million, respectively.
