The influence of institutional investors is increasingly felt behind the rise observed in cryptocurrency markets this year. According to the latest data announced by CoinShares, a total of $1.2 billion in fresh inflows were achieved in digital asset investment products last week. Thus, it was observed that investors’ intense interest in digital assets continued for the fourth week in a row.
Historic growth in institutional funds
With this increase, the total fund size in the market reached 155 billion dollars. Still, this value remains well below the level seen in October 2025, which peaked at $263 billion. Bitcoin, in particular, attracted $933 million in inflows last week alone, and the amount transferred to funds since the beginning of the year has reached $4 billion. Ethereum, on the other hand, reached a total of $192 million with inflows of over $190 million for the third consecutive week.
CryptoAppsy According to data, the bitcoin price hit $79,399 overnight, which was the highest level since January 31. After this short-term rise, the price dropped to $77,705. It is stated that the 80 thousand dollar level is especially critical because many investors who made purchases in January and February are approaching the break-even point at this level.
Interest in Blockchain stocks gained momentum
For institutional players who do not want or are not allowed to invest directly in crypto, ETFs based on blockchain technology stocks are attracting attention. In the last three weeks, a total of 617 million dollars have been entered into such funds, and this figure has been recorded as a new record in the sector. CoinShares analyst James Butterfill stated that this development indicates that there is an explosion in demand from those who want to invest indirectly in technology.
“Funds flowing into blockchain-based exchange-traded funds in recent weeks reveal that institutions that do not want to invest directly in crypto are turning to the sector through different channels,” the statement stands out.
This chart shows that instead of buying bitcoin directly into the market, interest in shares of companies linked to the sector, such as mining companies, exchange platforms and chip manufacturers, is rapidly increasing.
Next week is critical
Analysts emphasize that the next week will be decisive for the markets. After the withdrawal from the level of 79 thousand dollars, questions come to the fore whether institutional entries will be able to absorb the selling pressure or whether bitcoin will create a permanent price range below 80 thousand dollars.
Additionally, giant technology companies such as Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are expected to announce their balance sheets this week. With Apple announcing its results in the same week, the performance of these companies, which represent more than a quarter of the market value of the S&P 500 index, will indirectly affect the course of bitcoin and other crypto assets.
It is reported that positive financial results increase the expectation that inflows to cryptocurrency funds, which have been ongoing for the last four weeks, will continue and that bitcoin can exceed the 80 thousand dollar barrier, and that in case of negative balance sheet announcements, there may be pressure on prices.
