Crypto investment funds have recorded $1.24 billion in inflows for the tenth consecutive week, primarily driven by U.S.-listed ETFs and ETPs amid ongoing geopolitical strains. Major financial institutions such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest have played pivotal roles in sustaining this momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dominate the inflows, attracting the majority of institutional capital.
While the inflows indicate strong institutional interest, geopolitical tensions, particularly relating to U.S.-Iran relations, have introduced uncertainties that have tempered momentum toward the latter part of the week. This environment has led to volatility and shifted investor focus but has not deterred the sustained positive trend in crypto funds.
Additional altcoins like Solana (SOL) and XRP also attracted notable investments, signaling broader interest beyond BTC and ETH despite the cautious market sentiment. Bitcoin attracted $1.1 billion in new capital, affirming its continued appeal despite recent range-bound price action between approximately $100,500 and $110,800 since early May. Ethereum logged its ninth consecutive week of inflows, totaling $124 million last week and $2.2 billion recently, marking its longest positive streak since mid-2021.
Market analysts note that Bitcoin’s stalled range leaves room either for a bullish breakout or a potential correction to around $91,300, which could drive corresponding altcoin price movements depending on Bitcoin dominance shifts. Historical patterns suggest that during times of macroeconomic and geopolitical stress, investors often seek digital assets like Bitcoin as a hedge against traditional financial instability.
Year-to-date inflows have reached a record $15.1 billion, underscoring robust institutional demand despite current geopolitical headwinds. Overall, the crypto market demonstrates resilience and continued institutional embrace amid geopolitical uncertainty.