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<a href="https://minority-mindset.com/btc-usd/">Bitcoin</a> sees biggest 2026 weekly outflow as crypto funds lose $1.47B: CoinShares

CoinShares reports that digital asset investment products saw $1.47 billion in outflows last week.

Summary

  • Bitcoin funds recorded $1.315 billion in outflows, marking the largest weekly Bitcoin exit of 2026.
  • Digital asset products lost $1.47 billion last week, extending two-week outflows to $2.54 billion.
  • XRP, Near, Solana, Sui, and multi-asset products still attracted selective inflows despite weak sentiment.

The market experienced its second consecutive week of declines and saw one of the biggest weekly drops in investor money this year, with $1.315 billion pulled out of investment products, largely driven by Bitcoin withdrawals.

CoinShares reported a record weekly decrease in Bitcoin investments for 2026, surpassing previous losses earlier in January. This brings the total Bitcoin inflows for the year down to $2.6 billion, a decrease from $3.9 billion the previous week.

Recent data highlights how rapidly money can flow out of investments when markets become stressed. According to CoinShares, total outflows over the last two weeks have reached $2.54 billion, indicating that the selling isn’t just a temporary reaction, but a more sustained trend.

Last week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced $1.07 billion in outflows, reversing a six-week trend of increasing investment. According to a recent report, Bitcoin and Ethereum were primarily responsible for this decrease, with $982 million and $249 million leaving funds, respectively.

Iran risk drives global withdrawals

According to CoinShares research head James Butterfill, recent decreases in investment were likely caused by increased investor caution due to tensions involving Iran. He noted that this cautiousness has grown despite ongoing discussions about the CLARITY Act in the United States.

The United States continued to experience the largest outflows of money, totaling $1.425 billion. Other markets also felt the impact, with Switzerland reporting $16.2 million in withdrawals, Canada seeing $12.5 million leave, and Hong Kong recording $12.2 million in outflows.

This represents a change from last week, when demand was still relatively strong in some European markets. The newest data indicates that increased caution is now more widespread, extending beyond just crypto funds traded in the U.S.

As a researcher following the cryptocurrency market, I’ve been considering how geopolitical events might impact Bitcoin. It seems a potential peace agreement between Iran and the U.S. could actually lower Bitcoin’s price in the short term, if it leads to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and reduces the risk in energy markets. However, I also anticipate that any easing of sanctions on Iran, and potential changes to how oil is traded, could actually *increase* long-term demand for Bitcoin.

Ethereum exits continue

As a researcher tracking digital asset flows, I observed continued pressure on Ethereum this week, with outflows totaling $222.8 million. This amount was similar to the previous week’s figures, indicating that the recent market correction wasn’t just affecting Bitcoin – Ethereum-based products were also experiencing pullbacks.

As an analyst, I’ve observed a clear trend of investors pulling back from larger cryptocurrency assets. While Bitcoin saw the biggest outflows this week, what’s particularly noteworthy is that Ethereum is experiencing similar, consecutive declines. This suggests that institutional investors aren’t just cautious about Bitcoin, but are broadly reassessing their positions in the crypto market, including Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset.

The investment world is now at a critical point. If global tensions calm down, investment flows might become more consistent. However, if problems with Iran persist, investors are likely to continue pulling money out of riskier investments.

Recent data from CoinShares indicates that positive regulatory developments haven’t completely counteracted broader economic challenges. Despite the CLARITY Act being considered in Washington, investors continued to pull money out of significant crypto investment funds.

Altcoin inflows remain selective

My research showed that while many digital assets experienced outflows, several saw inflows. Specifically, XRP led with $31.8 million, followed by Near at $9 million. We also observed positive inflows into Solana ($7.7 million), Sui ($2.9 million), and multi-asset investment products, totaling $4.7 million.

Although the figures were down from the previous week, they indicated that some investors were still choosing to invest in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ethereum. A $9 million increase for Near was particularly noteworthy, considering its total assets were around $74 million.

The shift in investment doesn’t mean people are abandoning crypto altogether. It looks like they’re reducing their investments in the biggest cryptocurrencies, but still holding onto smaller investments in coins focused on particular trends or niches.

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2026-05-26 12:06