Digital Asset Funds Draw in $47.2B Over 2025, as Altcoins Surge Past Bitcoin
Global digital asset investment products saw $47.2 billion in inflows in 2025, just below the previous record. Investor focus shifted from Bitcoin to select altcoins, with Bitcoin inflows dropping 35% to $26.9 billion. Short-Bitcoin products attracted $105 million in inflows amid price declines, yet remain a niche. Ethereum led altcoin inflows at $12.7 billion, a 138% annual rise; XRP and Solana experienced even greater surges, rising 500% to $3.7 billion and 1,000% to $3.6 billion, respectively. Other altcoins collectively saw a 30% decrease in inflows. The U.S. was still the largest market, but its inflows dropped 12%. Germany and Canada reversed prior-year outflows with significant inflows, and Switzerland posted modest growth. Analysts emphasize that sustainable and globally diversified inflows, rather than just U.S.-centric or short-term surges, will be crucial for future market strength and Bitcoin’s longevity as digital asset flows evolve in 2026.
