Yeliz Akmaca 
According to the CoinShares report, institutional investors sold Bitcoin and redirected funds into Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, offsetting $513 million in ETP outflows. This shows investors are seizing opportunities in altcoins.
US Outflows, Europe and Canada Take Buying Opportunities
Most ETP outflows came from the US, totaling $621 million. In contrast, investors in Germany, Switzerland, and Canada saw the price dip as a buying opportunity for Ethereum and Solana. Germany saw $54.2M, Switzerland $48M, and Canada $42.4M inflows.
According to Google Trends, investors are increasingly searching for altcoin purchases and ETP opportunities, highlighting the market impact of institutional moves.
Bitcoin Outflows, Ethereum and Altcoins Surge
Bitcoin was the main asset seeing outflows, totaling $946 million last week. Year-to-date, Bitcoin ETP inflows are $29.3 billion, lagging behind 2024 figures.
Meanwhile, Ethereum saw significant inflows. Ethereum ETPs received $205 million, with a 2x leveraged Ethereum ETP attracting $457 million, signaling strong investor confidence.
Solana and XRP ETPs recorded inflows of $156 million and $73.9 million, respectively, showing that institutional investors are rotating from Bitcoin into altcoins.
Weekly Trading Volume and Market Momentum
Weekly ETP trading volume reached $51 billion, nearly double the year-to-date weekly average, reflecting strong liquidity and trading opportunities in the digital asset market.
Key Altcoin Investments:
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Ethereum: $205M inflows
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Solana: $156M inflows
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XRP: $73.9M inflows
These figures indicate that institutional investors are capitalizing on Bitcoin outflows while retail investors track digital asset trends to seize buying opportunities.
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