What happened to crypto ETF inflows last week?

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $230 million in inflows, extending a four-week streak. However, this was a sharp drop from the previous week’s $1.06 billion, signalling slowing momentum.

Why did crypto ETF inflows slow down?

The slowdown was largely driven by the US Federal Reserve’s “hawkish pause,” which triggered $405 million in outflows mid-week. Investors reacted to signals that interest rates may stay higher for longer.

How did the Fed impact crypto markets in this case?

After the FOMC meeting, inflows reversed sharply, showing how sensitive crypto investment products are to macro policy. Higher rates typically reduce appetite for risk assets like crypto.

Which assets led crypto ETF inflows?

Bitcoin dominated with $219.2 million in inflows, accounting for nearly all gains. This suggests investors are favouring larger, more established crypto assets in uncertain conditions.

Why did Ether (ETH) see outflows?

Ether funds recorded $27.5 million in outflows, ending a three-week inflow streak. This could indicate weaker short-term sentiment or rotation into Bitcoin.

How is Solana (SOL) performing in ETP flows?

Solana attracted $17 million in inflows, marking seven consecutive weeks of gains. This makes it one of the strongest-performing altcoins in terms of institutional demand recently.

How are US spot Bitcoin ETFs performing?

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in $95.2 million last week and accounted for about half of Bitcoin inflows. Despite recent gains, they are still roughly $400 million in net outflows year-to-date.

What is the total flow into crypto ETPs this year?

Crypto ETPs have seen $1.4 billion in inflows year-to-date. Total assets under management now stand at $138 billion, reflecting sustained institutional interest.

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Crypto ETF inflows slow to $230M after Fed pause

Written by Liezl GambePublished Mar 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Crypto investment products recorded $230 million in inflows last week, extending a four-week streak but sharply slowing after the US Federal Reserve signalled a “hawkish pause.”

The slowdown followed $405 million in outflows after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, reversing strong inflows seen earlier in the week, according to CoinShares.

“The intra-week data supports this,”

Said CoinShares head of research, James Butterfill.

Bitcoin investment products dominated flows with $219.2 million in inflows, while Ether funds saw $27.5 million in outflows, ending a three-week streak of gains.

Solana continued its momentum with $17 million in inflows, marking seven consecutive weeks and bringing its recent total to $136 million, while smaller inflows were recorded in Chainlink and Hyperliquid.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs accounted for roughly half of Bitcoin inflows, adding $95.2 million for the week despite remaining about $400 million in net outflows year-to-date.

Total crypto ETP inflows now stand at $1.4 billion for the year, with assets under management reaching $138 billion, as macroeconomic signals continue to shape investor sentiment.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $70,167.14.