Weekly Channel Summary
The Digital Asset ETF channel continues to show significant scale with $108.90B in total Assets Under Management (AUM) across 70 ETFs and 19 brands. This week, the channel saw a strong reversal in sentiment, gathering $983M in net 5-day inflows. Despite this weekly bounce, the channel remains in negative territory for the year with a YTD flow of ($1,475M), though long-term adoption remains robust with a 1-year trailing flow of $32,941M.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Bitcoin was the standout performer this week, posting a 2.92% return. Ethereum followed with a 2.29% gain, while the Altcoin category trailed the broader group with a 1.17% return. While the weekly data shows a broad recovery, all major categories remain under heavy pressure for the year, with Ethereum leading the YTD decline at -30.77%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 2.92% | -2.78% | -19.03% | -34.89% | -17.58% | -21.28% |
| Ethereum | 2.29% | -3.61% | -32.33% | -52.15% | -30.77% | -8.49% |
| Altcoin | 1.17% | -3.95% | -33.97% | -57.61% | -26.81% | -57.61% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Solana ecosystem dominated individual performance this week, led by the SOLZ (Solana ETF) which gained 4.63%. On the lagging side, the AETH (Bitwise Trendwise Ether and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF) dropped -2.92%, followed by the HBR (Canary HBAR ETF) which fell -2.68%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| SOLZ | Solana ETF | 4.63% |
| GSOL | Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | 4.48% |
| QSOL | Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF | 4.42% |
| SOLC | Canary Marinade Solana ETF | 4.23% |
| SOEZ | Franklin Solana ETF | 4.23% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| AETH | Bitwise Trendwise Ether and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF | -2.92% |
| HBR | Canary HBAR ETF | -2.68% |
| TDOG | 21Shares Dogecoin ETF | -2.61% |
| BWOW | Bitwise Dogecoin ETF | -2.60% |
| DOJE | REX-Osprey DOGE ETF | -2.52% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted $983M in net weekly flows, largely driven by the Bitcoin category, which pulled in $859M and holds an overwhelming $93.48B in AUM. The Altcoin category saw a steady $74M in new money, while Ethereum contributed $63M despite its difficult YTD performance landscape.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 18 | $93.48B | $859M | $1,298M | ($1,664M) | ($1,058M) | $20,316M |
| Altcoin | 27 | $2.48B | $74M | $187M | $822M | $366M | $3,722M |
| Ethereum | 12 | $12.07B | $63M | ($112M) | ($1,208M) | ($672M) | $9,018M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) remains the primary engine for inflows, gathering $771M this week. Conversely, FETH (Fidelity Ethereum Fund ETF) faced significant pressure with ($150M) in outflows, while BITO (ProShares Bitcoin ETF) followed with ($31M) in redemptions.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | $771M |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF | $95M |
| ETH | Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | $90M |
| BTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | $51M |
| BSOL | Bitwise Solana Staking ETF | $36M |
| Outflows | ||
| FETH | Fidelity Ethereum Fund ETF | ($150M) |
| BITO | ProShares Bitcoin ETF | ($31M) |
| GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | ($25M) |
| BITW | Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF | ($16M) |
| TETH | 21 Shares Ethereum ETF | ($5M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The competitive landscape remains dominated by iShares and Grayscale, who combined control nearly 74% of the market share. iShares secured the top spot for weekly inflows with $866M, further cementing its lead. Fidelity, the third-largest issuer by AUM, experienced the largest redemption cycle among top brands this week with -$145M in net outflows.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 2 | $61.87B | 56.79% |
| Grayscale | 9 | $18.75B | 17.21% |
| Fidelity | 3 | $14.73B | 13.52% |
| Bitwise | 10 | $4.65B | 4.26% |
| 21 Shares | 8 | $2.75B | 2.52% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $866M |
| Grayscale | $134M |
| Bitwise | $39M |
| Outflows | |
| Fidelity | -$145M |
| ProShares | -$31M |
| 21 Shares | -$5M |
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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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