Weekly Channel Summary
The Cryptocurrency ETF channel, comprising 89 funds from 26 issuers, holds a total of $108.63B in assets under management. This week saw a significant reversal of fortune, with investors pouring $2,219M into the space. This strong weekly inflow helps chip away at the year-to-date net outflow, which now stands at $-2,620M. Over the past year, the channel has accumulated a net positive $4,556M.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
All cryptocurrency categories posted substantial gains this week, led by a 29.59% surge in Altcoin funds. Ethereum-focused ETFs were not far behind, rallying 28.57%, while Bitcoin products gained 22.54%. Despite the powerful weekly rebound, all categories remain negative on a year-to-date basis. Altcoins, the week’s top performers, are still down -24.30% since the start of the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altcoin | 29.59% | 18.99% | 3.32% | 3.45% | -24.30% | -59.70% |
| Ethereum | 28.57% | 25.56% | 12.94% | 22.57% | -18.64% | -42.85% |
| Multicoin | 23.65% | 17.22% | 0.88% | 12.79% | -14.87% | -34.14% |
| Bitcoin | 22.54% | 15.92% | -0.79% | 13.56% | -12.13% | -31.55% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
XRP-focused funds dominated the performance leaderboard, with the Volatility Shares Trust XRP ETF (XRPI) leading the pack with a 37.73% weekly return. Several other XRP ETFs posted nearly identical gains, capturing the top five performance spots. In a week of broad gains, the Hashdex Commodities Trust ETF (DEFI) was the relative laggard, though it still delivered a positive 2.46% return.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| XRPI | Volatility Shares Trust XRP ETF | 37.73% |
| XRPC | Canary XRP ETF | 37.71% |
| XRP | Bitwise XRP ETF | 37.46% |
| XRPZ | Franklin XRP ETF | 37.42% |
| TOXR | 21Shares XRP ETF Beneficial INT SH | 37.38% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| DEFI | Hashdex Commodities Trust ETF | 2.46% |
| BTRN | Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 5.63% |
| NGHT | Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF | 11.08% |
| VBNB | Vaneck BNB ETF Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest | 11.09% |
| TCAN | 21Shares Canton Network ETF | 11.22% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors flocked back to cryptocurrency ETFs, driving $2.2B in net inflows for the week. Bitcoin funds were the primary beneficiaries, attracting over $1.55B in new capital. Ethereum funds also saw renewed interest, gathering $512M in net creations. This positive weekly activity provides a sharp contrast to the year-to-date trend, where Bitcoin funds have seen net redemptions of $3.6B.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 22 | $90.90B | $1,554M | $1,862M | -$3,930M | -$3,600M | $114M |
| Ethereum | 13 | $13.51B | $512M | $848M | $307M | -$421M | $199M |
| Multicoin | 13 | $1.04B | $97M | $155M | $256M | $133M | $37M |
| Altcoin | 41 | $3.18B | $55M | $80M | $459M | $1,269M | $4,207M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) was the standout asset gatherer, pulling in a massive $1,036M in new money. Its sister fund, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), also posted a strong week with $386M in inflows. Outflows were minimal across the channel, with the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) seeing the largest redemption at just -$21M, followed by the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NGHT) at -$3M.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | $1,036M |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF | $386M |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | $256M |
| ARKB | ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | $124M |
| NCIQ | Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF | $98M |
| Outflows | ||
| HODL | VanEck Bitcoin ETF | -$21M |
| NGHT | Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF | -$3M |
| XRPI | Volatility Shares Trust XRP ETF | -$1M |
| SSK | REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF | -$1M |
| THYP | 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF | -$1M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares maintains its commanding lead in the cryptocurrency space, with its $63.48B in AUM accounting for a 58.44% market share. Grayscale holds the second position with a 16.76% share of the market. This week, iShares also dominated the flows league table, capturing $1,468M in net new assets. VanEck experienced the largest net outflow among issuers, though the total was a modest -$18M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 3 | $63.48B | 58.44% |
| Grayscale | 11 | $18.20B | 16.76% |
| Fidelity | 3 | $13.03B | 11.99% |
| Bitwise | 11 | $4.99B | 4.59% |
| 21Shares | 12 | $2.80B | 2.58% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $1,468M |
| Fidelity | $303M |
| Bitwise | $126M |
| Outflows | |
| VanEck | -$18M |
| Nicholas | -$3M |
| REX-Osprey | -$1M |
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Disclosures
This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. All investments, including ETFs, involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
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