In a development met with heightened interest, the digital asset investment market has seen a continuous influx of capital for the fourth consecutive week, accumulating an impressive $66 million. This remarkable streak has brought the cumulative four-week inflow to a substantial $179 million. Notably, crypto journalist Colin Wu, renowned for his insights on Wu Blockchain, has highlighted this surge in a recent X post.
Coinshares: Digital asset investment products saw inflows for the 4th consecutive week totalling US$66m. Total AuM has now risen to US$33bn.
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 23, 2023
Solana saw a further US$15.5m inflows last week, bringing year-to-date inflows to US$74m, making it the most popular altcoin this year so…
According to a recent report, this investment surge follows recent price appreciations in the digital asset space, driving an impressive 15% surge in Total Assets under Management (AuM) since their September low point. This boost has pushed the total AuM to a formidable $33 billion mark, the highest end since mid-August.
The recent increase in funding can be partly attributed to the anticipation of a potential launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US. However, it is important to mention that these recent inflows are significantly lower than the initial surge after BlackRock’s announcement in June.
During that period, a remarkable $807 million flooded the market over four consecutive weeks. This stark contrast suggests that investors are cautiously approaching the current climate despite the positive news from the Grayscale vs. SEC court ruling.
Notably, a significant 84% of the inflow funds have been directed towards Bitcoin investment products, boosting the year-to-date Bitcoin inflow to a substantial $315 million. It’s worth mentioning that, just last week, the surge in Bitcoin’s value led to increased inflows into short Bitcoin positions, initially $23 million. However, these positions were considerably reduced by the week’s end, resulting in net inflows of only $1.7 million, indicating a growing reluctance among those looking to short-sell Bitcoin.
Ethereum has faced ongoing concerns, leading to further outflows of $7.4 million, making it the sole altcoin to experience such outflows last week. In stark contrast, Solana attracted a remarkable $15.5 million in inflows, bringing its year-to-date inflow to an impressive $74 million, constituting a substantial 47% of the total AuM. These dynamics are reshaping the digital asset landscape, and market observers are keen to see how these trends evolve in the weeks to come.
