Crypto Investment Products See Record Outflows Amid Market Volatility

Crypto investment products experienced unprecedented outflows of $942 million last week, reversing a seven-week inflow trend of $12.3 billion. Asset managers like BlackRock and Grayscale saw record outflows, surpassing the previous record set in January. The outflows coincided with a 33% decrease in trading volume and a $10 billion reduction in assets under management. Despite inflows into new spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., outflows from Grayscale's GBTC fund overshadowed them. The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF dominance drove the majority of outflows, while short-bitcoin products and global crypto investment products also experienced outflows.

Crypto Investment Products Witness Record Outflows

By Staff Reporter

New York, NY - The cryptocurrency investment landscape underwent a seismic shift last week, with digital asset investment products experiencing unprecedented outflows totaling $942 million globally, according to data from CoinShares. This abrupt reversal marks a stark departure from the seven-week inflow streak that had amassed $12.3 billion.

Leading asset managers across the industry, including BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares, collectively witnessed record outflows that surpassed the previous high set in late January by nearly double. The magnitude of these outflows is a testament to the recent market volatility.

Coinciding with the outflows, trading volume for crypto investment products plunged by 33% to $28 billion for the week. The price correction in underlying cryptocurrencies further compounded the challenges, resulting in a $10 billion reduction in assets under management (AUM) for these funds. Despite the setback, the combined AUM remains elevated at $88 billion, exceeding the highs of previous market cycles.

The United States saw over $1 billion in inflows into new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but this was insufficient to offset the nearly $2 billion in outflows from Grayscale's converted GBTC fund. The recent price correction has instilled a degree of investor hesitancy, translating into lower inflows into new ETF issuers in the U.S.

The dominance of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs in the market contributed significantly to the net outflows last week, accounting for $904 million. Short-bitcoin investment products also experienced modest outflows of $3.7 million.

The negative sentiment extended beyond U.S.-based funds and Bitcoin, affecting crypto investment products globally. Funds in Sweden, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Germany recorded outflows, while Brazil and Canada-based funds witnessed inflows. Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano-based products also faced outflows, while other altcoin-related funds performed better, registering net inflows.

As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $66,827, marking a 2% decline over the past week. The broader crypto market has also experienced a downturn, with the GM30 index plummeting by 10% before partially recovering.

The recent outflows serve as a reminder of the inherent volatility associated with cryptocurrencies and the importance of due diligence for investors considering exposure to these assets. As the market continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether the current trend will persist or if the inflows that characterized the past seven weeks will resume.