Key Takeaways
- • Crypto ETPs recorded $224 million in net inflows last week, rebounding from the prior week's $414 million outflows, with year-to-date inflows reaching approximately $1.2 billion.
- • XRP dominated weekly inflows with $120 million, marking its strongest weekly demand since December 2025 and representing more than half of total ETP inflows.
- • Bitcoin ETPs added $107 million in inflows with year-to-date totals exceeding $1 billion, though U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs remain negative for the year with only $22 million of weekly inflows from domestic products.
- • Ethereum investment products extended losses with $53 million in outflows, bringing year-to-date outflows to approximately $327 million, partly attributed to uncertainty around U.S. crypto regulation and the CLARITY Act's potential impact on stablecoin dynamics.
- • Total assets under management across crypto ETPs reached approximately $131.8 billion, broadly consistent with levels from one year prior.
Summary
Global cryptocurrency exchange-traded products demonstrated a recovery in investor sentiment during the week ending April 7, 2026, posting $224 million in net inflows according to CoinShares data. This represents a significant rebound from the previous week's $414 million in outflows, suggesting renewed institutional and retail interest in crypto investment vehicles. Year-to-date inflows stand at approximately $1.2 billion, slightly ahead of the comparable period in 2025, indicating modest positive momentum despite ongoing market volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
XRP emerged as the strongest performer among major cryptocurrencies, attracting $120 million in weekly inflows—representing more than half of total ETP inflows and marking its strongest weekly demand since December 2025. This concentration of capital in XRP reflects heightened investor interest in the asset, potentially driven by developments in the regulatory and utility landscape surrounding the token. Bitcoin followed with $107 million in inflows, pushing its year-to-date total above $1 billion. However, the composition of Bitcoin flows reveals regional disparities: only $22 million of weekly inflows originated from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which remain in negative territory for the year, suggesting international demand is outpacing domestic appetite. Solana also recorded modest inflows of $35 million, demonstrating continued steady demand for the asset class.
Ethereum investment products present a contrasting picture, posting $53 million in outflows and extending a negative trend that saw $222 million in outflows the previous week. Year-to-date, Ethereum ETPs have accumulated approximately $327 million in net outflows, significantly underperforming other major assets. Market participants have linked this weakness partly to uncertainty surrounding U.S. crypto regulation, including developments tied to the CLARITY Act, which could materially impact stablecoin dynamics and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Total assets under management across all crypto ETPs reached approximately $131.8 billion, broadly in line with levels observed one year ago, indicating stabilization of the asset base despite sectoral divergence.
XRP emerged as the strongest performer among major cryptocurrencies, attracting $120 million in weekly inflows—representing more than half of total ETP inflows and marking its strongest weekly demand since December 2025. This concentration of capital in XRP reflects heightened investor interest in the asset, potentially driven by developments in the regulatory and utility landscape surrounding the token. Bitcoin followed with $107 million in inflows, pushing its year-to-date total above $1 billion. However, the composition of Bitcoin flows reveals regional disparities: only $22 million of weekly inflows originated from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which remain in negative territory for the year, suggesting international demand is outpacing domestic appetite. Solana also recorded modest inflows of $35 million, demonstrating continued steady demand for the asset class.
Ethereum investment products present a contrasting picture, posting $53 million in outflows and extending a negative trend that saw $222 million in outflows the previous week. Year-to-date, Ethereum ETPs have accumulated approximately $327 million in net outflows, significantly underperforming other major assets. Market participants have linked this weakness partly to uncertainty surrounding U.S. crypto regulation, including developments tied to the CLARITY Act, which could materially impact stablecoin dynamics and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Total assets under management across all crypto ETPs reached approximately $131.8 billion, broadly in line with levels observed one year ago, indicating stabilization of the asset base despite sectoral divergence.
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