Digital Assets See $1.9B Inflows, ETH Leads With $583M

On June 16, Wu Blockchain reported $1.9 billion inflows into digital asset investment products, the ninth straight week of positive sentiment. BTC inflows hit $1.3 billion after two weeks of outflows. Similarly, Ethereum saw $583 million, its strongest since February. Year-to-date digital assets inflows hit $13.2 billion, with U.S. investors leading amid geopolitical fluctuations. Ethereum’s cumulative inflows touched $2 billion. Spot ETFs added momentum by purchasing 12,705 BTC and 192,755 ETH. Meanwhile, SharpLink acquired 176,271 ETH, now the largest public holder. Metaplanet also added $117.6 million worth of BTC. A key macro signal has now turned bullish for Bitcoin.

BTC Inflows Lead Digital Asset Rebound

Digital asset investment products attracted $1.9 billion in inflows last week. This marked the 9th consecutive week of inflows. This pushed the year-to-date (YTD) total to $13.2 billion. Bitcoin inflows stood at $1.3 billion, showing a strong rebound after two weeks of minor outflows. Short-Bitcoin products recorded $3.7 million in inflows, though assets under management remained modest at $96 million. 

Ethereum followed closely, posting $583 million in inflows since February. Ethereum’s recent run brought cumulative inflows to $2 billion, equivalent to 14% of total assets under management (AuM). Regionally, the United States led the inflows with $1.9 billion. Switzerland, Germany, and Canada contributed $20.7 million, $39.2 million, and $12.1 million, respectively. In contrast, Hong Kong saw outflows worth $56.8 million. Brazil followed with $8.5 million in redemptions.

Digital Assets Holdings Reflect Mixed Sentiment

Altcoin flows reflected cautious optimism. XRP posted inflows of $11.8 million after three weeks of outflows. Sui also gained momentum, recording $3.5 million in inflows. These signs suggested selective investor interest beyond the two dominant assets. Ethereum’s momentum was bolstered by ETF activity. Ethereum spot ETFs accumulated 192,755 ETH, equivalent to $528 million, between June 9 and 13. At the same time, Bitcoin spot ETFs purchased 12,705 BTC, worth $1.37 billion.

Source: CryptoQuant X Post on June 16, 2025

Meanwhile, a major on-chain development surfaced. SharpLink purchased 176,271 ETH worth $463 million. CryptoQuant, which tracked this portfolio, confirmed that SharpLink is now the largest public Ethereum holder. The move came as Ethereum’s on-chain metrics continued to show bullish undertones.

Institutional Moves and Macro Triggers Align

Institutional activity continued to shape sentiment. Metaplanet added $117.68 million worth of Bitcoin just four hours before analyst Ted Pillows’ June 16 post. This signaled strong institutional interest despite global uncertainties. According to 10x Research, a key macro signal has now turned bullish for Bitcoin. Factors include rising oil prices, firm bond yields, and mixed labor data. Bitcoin has consolidated near $106,000 over the past month, trading within a ±4% range. This behavior increased the likelihood of a breakout. The firm noted that while short-term conditions could remain neutral due to expected Fed policy and bond pressures, long-term momentum appeared favorable. Subtle shifts in treasury flows from altcoins like ADA and DOT into Bitcoin further supported this view.

Ethereum Strengthens While Market Stays Range-Bound

Ethereum hit its strongest single-day inflow since February last week. This spike helped push recent Ethereum inflows to $2 billion. Ethereum now represents 14% of AuM in digital asset products, a notable increase. On-chain activity added to Ethereum’s narrative. A transfer of 34,000 ETH worth $89.3 million from Ceffu to an unknown wallet sparked speculation of further institutional buildup. CryptoQuant’s tracking of large wallets helped confirm this movement. As per 10x Research, Bitcoin, despite consolidating, showed strong support above $100,437. Analysts expect shallow corrections as long as prices stay above this threshold. Israel-Iran tensions appeared to have little impact on Bitcoin’s behavior in recent days.

Subdued Summer, Strong Institutional Base

BTC inflows and ETF momentum suggest sustained institutional confidence. With spot ETFs actively accumulating BTC and ETH, market foundations appear solid. SharpLink and Metaplanet’s significant crypto purchases added weight to this outlook. Macro signals, including treasury flow shifts and resilient on-chain metrics, support medium-term optimism. While summer seasonality and tight ranges may persist, analysts expect an eventual breakout if macro factors remain stable.

Fed Chair Powell’s neutral stance at the upcoming FOMC meeting may provide little directional cue. However, with $13.2 billion YTD inflows and growing ETF involvement, digital assets continue to demonstrate strength amid global uncertainty. Lookonchian stated on X that an early Ethereum ICO participant has returned after a decade. He deposited all 2,000 ETH worth $5.13 million into Binance over the past two days. He originally bought the tokens for just $620, now realizing an astonishing 8,270x return on his investment.