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Digital asset investment products recorded $716 million in net inflows last week, lifting total assets under management (AuM) to $180 billion, though still below the historical peak of $264 billion. Inflows were broad-based across regions and assets, with the United States leading and XRP and Chainlink (LINK) standing out among altcoins.
Key Developments
- Total weekly inflows: $716 million into crypto ETPs
- AuM: $180 billion (below the all-time high of $264 billion)
- Regional leaders: United States ($483 million), Germany ($96.9 million), Canada ($80.7 million)
- By asset: Bitcoin ($352 million), XRP ($245 million), Chainlink ($52.8 million, a record inflow equal to 54% of its AuM)
- Sentiment shift: Short-bitcoin products saw significant outflows, signaling waning bearish sentiment
Regional Breakdown
Investor demand was widespread, with North America and Europe driving the majority of inflows:
- United States: $483 million
- Germany: $96.9 million
- Canada: $80.7 million
This distribution suggests renewed institutional and cross-border participation in crypto ETPs.
Asset Flows
- Bitcoin (BTC): Attracted $352 million, maintaining its dominance among digital asset products.
- XRP: Drew $245 million, highlighting robust interest in large-cap altcoins beyond Ethereum.
- Chainlink (LINK): Saw $52.8 million in inflows, a record for the asset that represents 54% of its AuM, underscoring growing demand for oracle-related infrastructure exposure.
- Short Bitcoin ETPs: Experienced notable outflows, indicating a reduction in bearish positioning.
Market Context
Flows have remained volatile through 2025. A chart of weekly crypto asset flows (sourced to Bloomberg and CoinShares, with data available as of 6 December 2025) shows:
- Multiple weeks with inflows above $6 billion.
- Periodic outflows nearing -$1 to -$2 billion, reflecting shifting sentiment.
The latest $716 million inflow and the rise in AuM to $180 billion suggest improving risk appetite even as the market remains below its all-time AuM high of $264 billion.
Outlook
Broad-based regional participation, strong altcoin interest—particularly in XRP and Chainlink—and outflows from short-Bitcoin products point to improving sentiment in crypto investment products. Sustained inflows and a continued climb in AuM would reinforce the recovery trend, though recent history indicates that volatility in weekly flows remains a key feature of the market.