Crypto investment products experienced nearly $1.5 billion in outflows last week, marking a consecutive week of substantial withdrawals and predominantly affecting Bitcoin-focused funds. Bitcoin-related products accounted for approximately $1.3 billion of these outflows, representing their largest weekly decline so far in 2026, according to data from CoinShares. Ether funds also suffered losses, with $223 million withdrawn within the same period.

The total assets under management (AUM) across crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) stood at around $148.7 billion at week’s end. Bitcoin funds dominate this space, representing 80% of the total with roughly $120.2 billion in holdings. This concentration highlights Bitcoin’s central role in the crypto investment landscape and the significant impact of its fund flows on the overall market.

Despite the widespread withdrawals, several altcoin ETPs recorded inflows, signaling pockets of investor interest amid the market downturn. Nine altcoin assets attracted inflows exceeding $1 million, with XRP leading at $31.8 million, followed by Solana with $7.7 million. Smaller investments also occurred in Sui and Chainlink, with inflows of $600,000 and $400,000 respectively. Short Bitcoin products increased by $10.2 million, reflecting investor strategies aligned with broader risk-aversion movements.

On a regional level, the outflows expanded across global crypto ETP markets, reversing previous signs of resilience, particularly in Europe. The United States led the liquidation wave, with $1.43 billion pulled from its crypto ETPs, including a staggering $1.26 billion withdrawn from US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs alone. Additional outflows were noted in Switzerland ($16.2 million), Canada ($12.5 million), Hong Kong ($12.2 million), and Germany ($4.4 million). In contrast, the Netherlands and Australia recorded modest inflows of $6.6 million and $700,000 respectively.

The contraction in crypto ETP assets coincides with increasing global uncertainty and risk-off sentiment, which some analysts associate with geopolitical tensions such as those related to Iran. While regulatory progress continues, including developments around the CLARITY Act, investor caution appears to be intensifying across the digital asset sector.