The US's introduction of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans has drawn attention to the renewed interest in digital assets by institutional investors. The "U-turn" in Bitcoin ($BTC ) was particularly evident in the weekly inflow figures.

$572 Million Net Inflow: The Weekly Turnaround Story

Cryptocurrency investment products recorded a total net inflow of $572 million. In the early days of the week, weak US employment data led to an outflow of 1 billion units. However, inflows of 1.57 billion articles in the second half of the week completely turned the picture positive.

Regional inflows and outflows were as follows:

US: Leading with $608 million.

Canada: $16.5 million inflow.

Europe: Maintained a steady stream of outflows with $54.3 million.

Ethereum: The Week's Shining Star

The most striking data of the week came from Ethereum (ETH). Ethereum-based investment products reached the highest weekly inflow of the year with $268 million.

Total inflows into ETH products since the beginning of the year: $8.2 billion

Assets under management (AUM): $32.6 billion – an all-time high.

This demonstrates institutional investors' long-term confidence in ETH and their interest in the passive income potential that comes with its shares.

Bitcoin's Outflow Series Ends

After two weeks of upward movement, Bitcoin returned to positive territory this week with $260 million inflows. Furthermore, 4 million Bitcoin short products saw outflows. This data indicates a renewed upward trend in market prices.

Altcoin Targets: Solana, #XRP , and Near

Three names have emerged on the altcoin front:

Solana (#SOL ): $21.8 million inflow. $SOL

Ripple ($XRP ): $18.4 million inflow.

Near Protocol (NEAR): $10.1 million inflow.

These figures indicate that institutional funds have begun to diversify their altcoin portfolios again, despite the low trading volumes experienced during the summer months.

Decline in Trading Volumes, Strategies on Hold

Last week, trading volumes remained at 23% of the monthly average. According to experts, the full effects of the 401(k) lockdown will be more clearly felt in the coming weeks. Pension funds' entry into crypto, particularly in the US market, could accelerate long-term capital gains.

Conclusion

This institutional return following the 401(k) restructuring could mark the start of a new upward trend not only for Bitcoin, but also for Ethereum and select altcoins. The strong returns from the US suggest that the market's "institutional rally" will continue.

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