Global digital asset investment products ended 2025 with inflows approaching record territory, highlighting resilient investor confidence. According to CoinShares data, total inflows reached $47.2 billion, only slightly below the previous year’s peak. This performance came despite market volatility and shifting preferences among major cryptocurrencies.
Consequently, the year reflected both consolidation and selective risk-taking across digital assets. Early momentum also supported sentiment, as late-year weekly inflows signaled renewed optimism. Moreover, investors increasingly focused on diversification beyond the largest tokens.
Regional Trends Reveal Shifting Investor Appetite
The United States dominated inflows again, although totals declined by 12% compared with 2024. Still, it accounted for most global allocations. However, the more notable story emerged from Europe and North America outside the United States. Germany recorded a sharp turnaround, posting $2.5 billion in inflows after outflows the prior year.
Besides that, Canada followed a similar path, swinging to $1.1 billion in inflows after earlier losses. Switzerland also showed steady progress, with inflows rising more than 11% year over year. Hence, investor demand broadened geographically as confidence returned to select markets.
Bitcoin Loses Ground as Alternatives Gain Attention
Bitcoin remained the largest recipient of capital, yet its dominance weakened during the year. Inflows dropped 35% to $26.9 billion as prices fluctuated and enthusiasm cooled.
Additionally, some investors sought downside protection, directing modest sums into short-bitcoin products. These instruments stayed niche, though, with limited assets under management. Consequently, Bitcoin faced growing competition for investor capital, even while retaining its leadership role.
Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Drive Altcoin Momentum
Ethereum delivered the strongest absolute growth, attracting $12.7 billion in inflows. This marked a 138% annual increase. Significantly, improved network development and broader use cases supported this surge.
XRP and Solana also captured attention, posting growth of 500% and 1,000% respectively. Their combined inflows exceeded $7 billion. However, not all alternative assets benefited. Other smaller tokens saw declining interest, with inflows falling 30% year over year.
