Digital Asset Fund Flows: Ethereum Sees Major Outflows Amid Market Shifts

Market Overview

Digital asset investment products faced notable challenges last week, as reported by CoinShares. The sector witnessed outflows totaling $352 million, despite anticipations of a market boost from weak payroll figures and potential interest rate cuts in the U.S. Trading volumes also experienced a 27% decline, signaling a temporary cooling in investor appetite. However, year-to-date (YTD) inflows remain robust at $35.2 billion, outpacing last year's figures by 4.2% on an annualized basis.

Regional Sentiment

Investor sentiment displayed regional variances, with the United States experiencing outflows of $440 million. Conversely, Germany and Hong Kong recorded inflows of $85.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively, indicating a mixed global outlook on digital asset investments.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Trends

Bitcoin (BTC) achieved net inflows of $524 million, maintaining its position as a favored digital asset despite broader market hesitancy. In contrast, Ethereum (ETH) was the primary driver behind the week's outflows, with $912 million withdrawn. Ethereum's decline was consistent, with outflows occurring daily over the past week across various exchange-traded product (ETP) issuers. Despite this downturn, Ethereum's YTD inflows remain substantial at $11.2 billion.

Solana and XRP Performance

Solana (SOL) and XRP have continued to attract investor interest, with Solana marking its 21st consecutive week of inflows, totaling $1.16 billion YTD. XRP also reported strong performance with $1.22 billion in inflows over the same period, highlighting their resilience in a fluctuating market.

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