- Ethereum led inflows with $296.4M, its strongest streak since the U.S. election.
- Bitcoin faced a second week of outflows, totaling $56.5M.
- U.S. led regional inflows at $175M; Hong Kong saw $14.6M in outflows.
Digital asset investment products experienced slower inflows last week as investors exercised caution in response to unclear U.S. monetary policy. The latest data shows weekly net inflows reaching US$224 million, bringing the total over seven weeks to US$11 billion.
Despite the sustained inflow streak, market participants appeared to reduce exposure amid anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s next moves on inflation. This cautious stance contributed to a deceleration in capital entering the digital asset space. Regional flows also reflected this sentiment, with the U.S. contributing the majority share, while minor outflows emerged in Asia and Latin America.
Ethereum Gains Momentum with Sustained Inflows
Ethereum stood out with US$296.4 million in inflows, its seventh consecutive week of positive momentum. This marks the platform’s strongest capital intake since the 2024 U.S. election, highlighting renewed investor interest. Over the seven-week period, Ethereum has now accumulated US$1.5 billion, representing 10.5% of total assets under management (AuM).
The consistent inflows signal a shift in digital asset allocation, especially as Ethereum’s market structure gains further depth. Its price hovered around $2,504.97 currently with a 0.1% increase within 24 hours. Key technical indicators placed immediate support near US$2,482.70, with resistance at US$2,537.40. This price activity reflects investor reactions to recent inflow trends.
Bitcoin Outflows Reflect Market Caution
In contrast, Bitcoin faced its second consecutive week of outflows, totaling US$56.5 million. This movement coincided with broader hesitation linked to macroeconomic policy signals. Short-Bitcoin products mirrored this trend, also registering a second week of net withdrawals.
The contrast in flows between Bitcoin and Ethereum highlights changing investor preferences under current economic uncertainty. Data from SoSoValue shows $25.22 million in daily net inflows and $339.49 million in total value traded as of June 6. Cumulative net inflows across assets reached $3.33 billion, with total net assets valued at $9.40 billion, or 3.11% of Ethereum’s market cap.
Altcoin Stagnation Amid Regional Inflow Shifts
Meanwhile, altcoins saw limited engagement according to data from Coinshare. Sui recorded minor inflows of US$1.1 million, while XRP extended its losses with a third straight week of outflows totaling US$6.6 million. Other tokens exhibited marginal fluctuations, with no significant changes in investor behavior.
Regionally, the U.S. led with US$175 million in inflows. Germany followed with US$47.8 million, while Switzerland added US$15.7 million. Canada and Australia saw moderate gains, while Brazil and Hong Kong posted US$9.2 million and US$14.6 million in outflows respectively.
Investor sentiment remains cautious amid Fed policy uncertainty, with digital asset inflows slowing to $224M while Ethereum led with $296.4M, signaling strong confidence. As markets await further clarity from the Federal Reserve, capital allocation trends suggest a shifting focus toward Ethereum and a more selective approach to risk across digital assets.
