Trump's Executive Order Sparks $1.9 Billion Inflows to Crypto ETPs

Trump's Executive Order Sparks $1.9 Billion Inflows to Crypto ETPs

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw another strong performance last week, driven by a combination of factors including U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto executive order and Bitcoin’s recent all-time high. According to data from crypto investment firm CoinShares, the announcement of Trump’s strategic crypto reserve proposal likely played a significant role in a fresh surge of $1.9 billion into global crypto ETPs during the week of January 27.


This marks the third consecutive week of inflows into crypto ETPs, pushing the year-to-date (YTD) total to $4.7 billion. However, the inflows last week were slightly lower compared to the previous week, which saw $2.2 billion in inflows—a 13% decrease.


Bitcoin ETPs Lead Inflows, Dominating Market Share

Bitcoin-based ETPs accounted for the lion’s share of these inflows, attracting a massive $1.6 billion last week alone. As a result, Bitcoin ETPs now account for 92% of total crypto ETP inflows in 2025, with YTD inflows reaching $4.4 billion. This surge is particularly noteworthy as Bitcoin set a new all-time high of over $109,000 on January 20, fueling investor confidence in the asset.


Despite Bitcoin’s stellar performance, short Bitcoin ETPs saw some renewed interest last week, with $5.1 million in inflows. This shift suggests a cautious optimism, with traders betting on potential short-term price corrections for the leading cryptocurrency.


As of now, total assets under management (AUM) for all crypto ETPs have reached $171 billion, with Bitcoin ETPs representing a significant 82% of the total market share.


Ethereum and Altcoins See Continued Inflows

Ethereum-based ETPs also experienced a positive week, with $205 million in inflows. This marks a rebound for Ether ETPs, which had seen some selling pressure earlier in the year. YTD inflows for Ethereum-based ETPs have now totaled $177 million, suggesting that investors are still keen on diversifying into ETH despite market fluctuations.


In addition, XRP-based ETPs saw a more modest $18.5 million in inflows, down approximately 40% from the previous week. While this is a decrease, it still demonstrates investor interest in XRP as an alternative to Bitcoin and Ethereum.


Among other altcoins, Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), and Polkadot (DOT) experienced notable inflows. Solana ETPs saw $6.9 million in inflows, while Chainlink and Polkadot ETPs garnered $6.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively.


Grayscale Faces Continued Outflows

While the broader crypto ETP market is seeing positive inflows, Grayscale’s products continue to struggle. The firm experienced $124 million in outflows last week, marking a continuation of the trend that has plagued its ETPs since the start of 2025. In total, Grayscale’s crypto ETPs have seen outflows of $392 million year-to-date.


BlackRock Dominates Inflows

BlackRock remains the dominant player among crypto ETP issuers, with the firm capturing $1.5 billion in inflows last week—representing 76% of all crypto ETP inflows. BlackRock’s crypto ETPs now have $2.9 billion in YTD inflows, with a total AUM of $64 billion.


Other major issuers such as Fidelity and ARK also saw significant inflows, with $202 million and $173 million, respectively.


Outlook for Crypto ETPs in 2025

As Bitcoin continues to make headlines and regulatory moves like Trump’s executive order bolster market sentiment, the outlook for crypto ETPs remains positive. The strong performance across multiple digital assets suggests that investors are increasingly viewing crypto products as a viable asset class, despite occasional market volatility.


The growing interest in Bitcoin ETPs, in particular, underscores the increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. With major players like BlackRock leading the charge and continued optimism in the broader market, the momentum for crypto ETPs is expected to persist as we head further into 2025.

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