Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs See $1B in Outflows as Institutions Rotate into XRP

Crypto investment products saw $952 million in net outflows last week as investors reduced exposure. Data showed the shift followed delays to U.S. market structure legislation and growing caution tied to large-holder activity across major digital assets.

According to CoinShares blog, the weekly losses ended a four-week inflow streak. Selling pressure centered on Bitcoin and Ethereum products, which accounted for most redemptions. CoinShares reported that uncertainty around regulatory timelines weakened confidence in U.S.-listed crypto vehicles.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows End Inflow Streak

Bitcoin products also saw strong selling. Money invested in the largest cryptocurrency was withdrawn to the tune of $460 million during the week. The pullback represents slower momentum than last year’s cycle.

Year-to-date inflows into Bitcoin products total $27.2 billion. This is still short of the $41.6 billion registered during the same period last year. The gap makes an additional annual inflow record increasingly unlikely, CoinShares said.

Ethereum-based products saw the biggest outflows for the week. Coins associated with the network saw a $555 million drop, the largest posted loss among tracked digital assets. CoinShares said Ethereum has “the most to gain or lose” from the Clarity Act due to its central role in debates around asset classification and regulatory oversight.

Despite the recent outflows, Ethereum shows stronger annual demand despite recent outflows. Products linked to the asset have garnered $12.7 billion of inflows this year. That’s up from $5.3 billion during the same period in 2024, so the longer-term interest remains sustained.

Solana and XRP Record Weekly Inflows

A few large-cap assets were exceptions to the broader trend. Investment products for Solana brought in $48.5 million over the week. Funds in XRP lured $62.9 million, continuing a multiweek trend of steady inflows.

The inflows into Solana and XRP signal selective positioning. Investors also remained in a relative resilience type of rotation toward assets. The divergence stood in contrast to continuing headwinds for Bitcoin and Ethereum products.

Total assets under management now total $46.7 billion, said James Butterfill, CoinShares head of research. That total is up from $48.7 billion at the same point in 2024. He added that current trends suggest full-year totals will be lower.

An important driver of sentiment has been regulatory delays. The U.S. Senate delayed the CLARITY Act, which was expected to advance this year and aimed to define how digital assets are classified and regulated.. U.S. crypto policy lead David Sacks confirmed that its markup is now set for January.

Butterfill said the delay has created prolonged uncertainty around exchange supervision and issuer obligations. That lack of clarity is holding down investor confidence. Sentiments continue to be fragile with the focus turning to the policy next steps.