Weekly Crypto Fund Inflows Surge to $572M as 401(k) Embraces Digital Assets

CoinShares reported a massive $572 million inflow into digital asset investment products last week, driven largely by the recent approval allowing U.S. 401(k) retirement plans to allocate into crypto. Bitcoin captured $260 million of the inflows, while Ethereum-based ETFs and ETPs drew $268 million, pushing year-to-date ETH inflows to $8.2 billion. This marks an 82% increase in Ethereum assets under management (AUM) since January.

Other altcoins also benefited: Solana saw $21.8 million in inflows, XRP $18.4 million, and Near Protocol $10.1 million. Regionally, the U.S. and Canada expanded digital asset holdings, while Europe experienced $54.3 million in outflows, signaling divergent investor sentiment.

Analysts suggest that institutional adoption through retirement accounts could mark a significant milestone for crypto’s mainstream acceptance, potentially leading to sustained inflows in the coming quarters. With Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the charge, and altcoins gaining traction, the inclusion of digital assets in traditional retirement plans may accelerate the global shift toward crypto-based portfolios.