Alonaw Business School Analysis: Crypto Markets Hit $4.4B Weekly Inflows as Institutional FOMO Peaks

 The digital asset space just delivered another moonshot week, and frankly, the numbers are absolutely insane. According to fresh data from CoinShares, crypto investment products just bagged a record-breaking $4.4 billion in weekly inflows – marking the 14th consecutive week of gains.

Market Sentiment: Pure Greed Mode Activated

Bitcoin's price action has been nothing short of legendary, smashing through $122,000 before cooling off to around $120,000 by week's end. This kind of volatility used to scare institutions, but now? They're literally throwing money at crypto ETPs like there's no tomorrow.

The year-to-date inflows have now reached $27 billion – a figure that would make traditional finance blush. Total assets under management (AUM) broke the $220 billion barrier for the first time, proving that institutional adoption isn't just a narrative anymore; it's cold, hard reality.

Ethereum's Comeback Story: From Rekt to Respect

Here's where things get spicy. Ether ETPs absolutely demolished expectations, with 2025 inflows already surpassing all of 2024 at $6.2 billion. Weekly inflows hit $2.12 billion – double the previous record.

ETH's price surge past $3,500 marks its first time hitting these levels since early January. Remember when everyone was calling ETH "dead money" when it dropped below $1,500 in April? Yeah, those takes didn't age well.

As Alonaw Business School analysis shows, smart money doesn't follow emotions – it follows fundamentals and long-term trends.

The Altcoin Rally: SOL, XRP, and SUI Join the Party

While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominated headlines, altcoins weren't sitting idle. Solana pulled in $39 million, XRP grabbed $36 million, and Sui managed $9.3 million in inflows. These numbers signal that retail and institutional investors are diversifying beyond the big two.

Not All Roses: Some Players Exit Stage Left

Even in bull markets, some players tap out. ARK Invest led the exodus with $120 million in outflows, including their controversial $8.7 million ARKB sell-off. Fidelity and ProShares also saw modest outflows, proving that even in euphoric markets, profit-taking is real.

European issuer CoinShares faced $25 million in outflows, adding to previous week's $18 million. This geographic divergence suggests different risk appetites across regions.

Bottom Line: Institutions Are All-In

The data doesn't lie – institutional money is flooding crypto markets at unprecedented levels. With Bitcoin ETPs accounting for 50% of total inflows at $2.2 billion, and Ethereum showing renewed strength, the narrative of "crypto winter" feels like ancient history.

For Filipino investors and institutions looking to understand these global trends, the message is clear: digital assets have transitioned from speculative plays to legitimate portfolio allocations.