Crypto investment funds experienced $1.94 billion in outflows last week, the third-largest streak since 2018. XRP stood out, attracting $89.3 million in inflows while Bitcoin and Ethereum faced withdrawals.
Outflows over the past four weeks totaled $4.92 billion, equaling 2.9% of all assets under management. However, Friday saw $258 million in new inflows, offering a potential shift in market sentiment.
Crypto Outflows Mount Amid Policy Turmoil
Digital asset products experienced significant outflows, according to CoinShares’ weekly report. The $1.94 billion loss extended a challenging month, with capital withdrawals and price drops contributing to a 36% decrease in assets under management.
Funds based in the US accounted for 97% of the global outflows, reaching $1.97 billion. This reflects investor caution amid Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and hawkish commentary from Chair Jerome Powell.
In contrast, Germany and some European markets recorded modest inflows, highlighting a difference in regional market sentiment.
XRP Defies the Broader Crypto Selloff
Bitcoin saw $1.27 billion in outflows over the week. Yet, on Friday, the trend changed, as $225 million returned to Bitcoin products. Ethereum had $589 million in outflows, although a small rebound of $57.5 million occurred on Friday.
Crypto Fund Outflows Last Week. Source: CoinShares
As other major cryptocurrencies lost capital, XRP distinguished itself by drawing $89.3 million in inflows. This shift reversed earlier reports of minor outflows, making XRP the only major digital asset to see real investment gains last week.
Solana, another altcoin, faced $156 million in outflows. The clear divergence between XRP and the rest of the market signals that investors may view its prospects differently for unique reasons.
Some analysts point to Ripple’s rapid infrastructure expansion as a possible factor. Social media discussions noted that Ripple spent $2.7 billion acquiring firms for custody, licensing, and stablecoin services. These moves are positioning XRP as a foundational layer in global finance rather than a simple speculative asset.
“Ripple spent $2.7B+ acquiring the future. This is not a usual crypto project anymore, it’s an infrastructure giant. Every piece locks in a future where $XRP is embedded in the financial system,” one user commented.
Meanwhile, data shows large investors are building their XRP holdings. Reports indicate that whales bought $7.7 billion worth of XRP in three months, a trend that often occurs before significant price moves.
Friday’s $258 million inflow suggests the possibility of a turning point, but it remains unclear if this is a true sentiment shift or just a pause.
Despite the recent volatility, year-to-date inflows remain at $44.4 billion, highlighting continued institutional interest.
The direction of fund flows in the coming weeks will likely depend on Federal Reserve updates and broader macroeconomic factors.
