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Crypto inflows soared to $585 million in the first three trading days of 2025, marking a strong start to the year. However, the full week, which included the final two trading days of 2024, saw net outflows of $75 million. This follows a record-breaking 2024, which concluded with global crypto inflows totaling $44.2 billion—nearly four times the previous record of $10.5 billion set in 2021. Bitcoin’s Dominance and the Role of ETFs The latest CoinShares report attributes this outcome to ongoing investor transitions to US-based products. Specifically, spot-based ETFs (exchange-traded funds) for Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to draw interest from institutional investors. “The conclusion of 2024 marked a record $44.2 billion of inflows globally, almost 4x the prior record set in 2021 which saw $10.5 billion inflows. Marked by the entrance of US spot-based ETFs, which saw 100% of the inflows at $44.4 billion,” the report read.   Indeed, Bitcoin led the charge in 2024, attracting $38 billion in inflows. It accounted for up to 29% of total assets under management, an impressive performance driven by Bitcoin ETFs. Crypto Inflows. Source: CoinShares. These financial instruments have been pivotal in legitimizing Bitcoin as an investment asset, offering institutional and retail investors a regulated and accessible way to gain exposure. As BeInCrypto reported, Bitcoin ETFs are expected to dominate further in 2025, potentially driving even greater inflows as demand for secure, compliant crypto investment vehicles continues to grow. VanEck CEO Jan van Eck recently urged investors to increase their holdings in Bitcoin and gold through 2025. He highlighted BTC, in particular, as offering valuable protection against inflation, fiscal uncertainty, and global de-dollarization trends. Altcoins Struggle to Gain Traction The report also highlights how Ethereum experienced a significant resurgence in late 2024, ending the year with $4.8 billion in inflows. This represents 26%…

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