Global digital asset funds attracted $1.4 billion in net inflows last week, the strongest weekly gain since January and the third straight week of positive flows, according to CoinShares data. The surge came as bitcoin briefly traded above $76,000 for the first time since February, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and stable inflation readings.
Total assets under management in digital asset funds climbed to $154.8 billion. Weekly inflows equaled about 0.9% of total assets, the highest weekly intensity so far this year. For April, cumulative inflows now stand at $2.3 billion.
Bitcoin dominates flows as price breaks $76,000
Bitcoin-linked products accounted for the bulk of the activity, pulling in $1.12 billion over the week. That pushed year-to-date inflows into bitcoin products to $3.08 billion.
CoinShares noted that bitcoin’s push above $76,000 followed nearly two months of sideways trading, pointing to renewed interest in the asset after a consolidation phase. At the same time, short-bitcoin products saw $1.4 million of inflows, indicating that some market participants are hedging against potential downside even as the broader trend turns positive.
Bitcoin gained about 6% over the week, in line with the move in ether.
Ether products log biggest weekly inflows since January
Ether-focused products recorded $328 million in inflows, the largest weekly gain since January, turning their year-to-date flows positive at $197 million.
The renewed demand comes alongside signs of underlying network activity. The Ethereum mainnet processed a record 3.62 million transactions on April 12, adding a fundamental backdrop to the recent pickup in flows. Ether’s price rose around 6% over the week and is currently testing a support zone in the $2,300–$2,350 range. A firm hold of that area, combined with ongoing inflows, could help it narrow the performance gap with bitcoin.
Mixed picture for altcoin-linked funds
Flows into other single-asset products were uneven:
- XRP funds saw $56.2 million in outflows.
- Solana products recorded $2.3 million in withdrawals.
- Multi-asset funds gained $2.6 million.
- Sui-linked funds added $2.2 million.
- Chainlink products attracted $5.3 million.
The contrast between renewed demand for bitcoin and ether and withdrawals from XRP and Solana suggests traders are concentrating exposure in the largest, most liquid assets.
United States leads; Switzerland sees largest outflow since November
Flows were heavily concentrated in the United States, which accounted for $1.49 billion of last week’s net additions. Germany contributed $28 million in inflows.
Switzerland moved in the opposite direction, posting $137.8 million in outflows, its largest weekly withdrawal since November. That divergence underscores differing regional positioning, with some centers re-risking while others reduce exposure or take profits.
BlackRock’s iShares funds capture majority of new capital
Among asset managers, BlackRock’s iShares products dominated activity, drawing more than $1 billion of net inflows during the week. Bitwise followed with $122 million, while ARK 21Shares attracted about $106 million.
BlackRock’s suite has consistently captured a large share of new capital; its digital asset funds had a combined $55.5 billion in assets under management as of mid-April 2026. The concentration of flows into a handful of large, established vehicles highlights a preference for scale and liquidity among professional allocators.
Sentiment improves but hedging signals remain
The recent surge in flows is being interpreted as a sign of renewed institutional confidence in digital assets, supported by a calmer macro backdrop and reduced geopolitical stress.
Technically, bitcoin is now trading near a resistance band around $75,000. A clear break above that zone could meet relatively thin order books, raising the possibility of a swift move toward $80,000. However, the inflows into short-bitcoin products and Switzerland’s sizable redemptions show that not all market participants are positioned for uninterrupted upside.
Market sentiment has improved, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 64 in April, classified as “Greed”. Whether the current wave of institutional demand can be sustained will likely determine the next leg for both bitcoin and ether in the weeks ahead.
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