Last updated on January 2nd, 2026 at 07:26 pm
Quick Breakdown
- US Clarity Act delays drive $952M outflows from digital asset investment products.
- Ethereum and Bitcoin lead withdrawals, totalling $555M and $460M, respectively.
- Solana and XRP attract inflows, showing selective investor confidence amid uncertainty.
Digital asset investment products experienced US$952 million in outflows last week, marking the first decline in four weeks, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. The pullback is primarily attributed to delays in the US Clarity Act, which has prolonged regulatory uncertainty, and to concerns about continued selling by large whale investors.
Digital asset investment products saw US$952m in outflows, driven by delays to the US Clarity Act, prolonging regulatory uncertainty, and concerns over whale selling. Ethereum led outflows at US$555m, while Bitcoin saw US$460m. Solana and XRP saw inflows of US$48.5m and US$62.9m…
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US markets drive the outflows
Outflows were concentrated almost entirely in the United States, totalling US$990 million. This was partially offset by inflows from Canada (US$46.2 million) and Germany (US$15.6 million). Ethereum led the declines, shedding US$555 million amid heightened regulatory scrutiny under the Clarity Act. Bitcoin saw US$460 million in outflows, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Despite the weekly decline, total assets under management for digital asset investment products stood at US$46.7 billion, down from US$48.7 billion in 2024. CoinShares noted that inflows earlier this year have already exceeded last year’s figures, with Ethereum receiving US$12.7 billion, up from US$5.3 billion in 2024, while Bitcoin inflows reached US$27.2 billion, up from US$41.6 billion in 2024.
Altcoins show selective investor support
While Bitcoin and Ethereum faced outflows, certain altcoins continued to attract capital. Solana and XRP posted inflows of US$48.5 million and US$62.9 million, respectively, indicating selective investor confidence in these digital assets despite broader market uncertainty. Analysts suggest that investor behaviour reflects differentiated risk tolerance and a focus on assets less exposed to regulatory delays.
The CoinShares report highlights the fragility of digital asset fund flows amid regulatory uncertainty, signalling that the passage of the US Clarity Act will likely play a pivotal role in stabilizing investor sentiment and shaping fund allocation trends in 2026.
Notably, CoinShares forecasts that tokenized real-world assets will anchor the next wave of crypto adoption in 2026. The firm expects RWAs, particularly tokenized US Treasuries, to attract trillions of dollars in institutional capital as investors seek higher yields, on-chain transparency, and settlement efficiency.
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