The global cryptocurrency market experienced a historic surge last week, driven by record-breaking inflows into digital asset investment products. A staggering $5.95 billion flowed into the crypto sector — the largest weekly inflow ever recorded — pushing the total assets under management (AuM) to a new all-time high of $254 billion.
This unprecedented rally appears to be a delayed reaction to several macroeconomic triggers, including the recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut, weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data, and concerns over government stability following the near-shutdown scenario. Together, these factors have fueled growing investor interest in digital assets as a hedge and alternative investment.
United States Leads Global Inflows, Followed by Switzerland and Germany
The United States was the clear leader, contributing $5 billion in inflows — a new national record and a major sign of investor confidence. Switzerland followed with $563 million, while Germany recorded its second-highest week on record with $312 million in inflows.
The widespread optimism across major markets indicates a strong shift toward digital assets among both institutional and retail investors. The sentiment points to a broader acceptance of crypto as part of diversified investment portfolios.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP See Strong Demand
Bitcoin continued to dominate the digital asset landscape, pulling in $3.55 billion — the highest weekly inflow in its history. Meanwhile, Ethereum attracted $1.48 billion, pushing its year-to-date (YTD) inflows to $13.7 billion, nearly three times higher than what it recorded in the same period last year.
Other altcoins also saw notable gains:
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Solana: $706.5 million in inflows
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XRP: $219.4 million in inflows
These figures highlight a growing diversification trend, as investors expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to explore other high-potential blockchain projects.
