itcoin">Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted $3.7 billion in inflows last week, marking the second-largest weekly inflow on record, according to the latest data. Total crypto fund assets under management (AUM) climbed to $211 billion, with itcoin">Bitcoin holding above $121,000—up 15.9% monthly—while Ethereum remained above $3,000, though still 4.6% lower year-over-year.
U.S. investors led the charge with $3.7 billion in inflows, while Germany saw $85.7 million in outflows, signaling regional divergence in market sentiment. Bitfinex analysts noted that ETF demand has absorbed nearly all itcoin">Bitcoin selling pressure, suggesting structural institutional buying rather than speculative trading. Open interest has risen alongside prices, with balanced funding rates indicating spot-driven conviction without excessive leverage.
However, BRN analysts caution that the current momentum could reverse if buying pressure weakens, emphasizing the need for disciplined risk management. While the ETF boom underscores growing institutional adoption, market participants remain watchful for potential pullbacks after such a strong rally. The coming weeks will test whether this demand is sustainable or if profit-taking emerges at these elevated levels.
