Bitcoin Leads Outflows as XRP and Altcoins See Continued Inflows
According to CoinShares: Digital asset investment products recorded $508 million in outflows last week, marking a second consecutive week of investor caution following the US Presidential inauguration. The uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs, inflation, and monetary policy has led to a significant decline in trading turnover, dropping from $22 billion to $13 billion within two weeks.
Bitcoin Sees Heavy Selling as Short Positions Increase
Bitcoin bore the brunt of the outflows, with $571 million withdrawn, as some investors opted to increase short positions, leading to $2.8 million in short-Bitcoin inflows. This shift highlights growing skepticism about Bitcoin’s short-term price stability amid macroeconomic concerns and policy uncertainty.
XRP Leads Altcoin Inflows Amid SEC Lawsuit Speculation
Despite the broader market downturn, altcoins saw sustained inflows, led by XRP, which attracted $38.3 million. Since mid-November 2025, XRP has recorded $819 million in total inflows, reflecting optimism that the SEC may drop its lawsuit against the token.
Other notable inflows included:
Solana (SOL): $8.9 million
Ethereum (ETH): $3.7 million
Sui (SUI): $1.47 million
Regional Trends: US Outflows Contrast With European Growth
The US saw $560 million in outflows, reinforcing the prevailing negative sentiment in the region. However, Europe continued to record strong inflows, with Germany and Switzerland leading the charge at $30.5 million and $15.8 million, respectively.
As macroeconomic conditions and regulatory uncertainty persist, investor sentiment remains divided between risk aversion in major markets like the US and continued optimism in Europe’s crypto investment landscape.
