Cryptocurrency ETFs Roar Back with $2.2B Inflow as Altcoins Lead Performance

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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.

This analysis was developed by the team at ETF Action. We leverage advanced AI tools to assist in the drafting and refinement of our content, based on our expert prompts, direction, and final review.