$635M in, $405M out – How the Fed quietly shook the crypto market
The crypto market slowed last week, with many attributing the decline to Middle East tensions. However, the primary driver was the U.S. Federal Reserve's cautious policy signals. According to CoinShares, digital asset investments saw $230 million in inflows—significantly lower than previous weeks. Notably, $635 million entered just before the Fed meeting, but $405 million exited shortly after, indicating investors are highly sensitive to interest rate expectations.
Bitcoin led with $219 million in weekly inflows, though short-Bitcoin products also gained $6 million, reflecting mixed sentiment. Solana remained strong with $17 million inflows over seven weeks, while Ethereum saw $27.5 million in outflows. Chainlink and Hyperliquid attracted $9.1 million combined.
Despite price declines—ETH and HYPE fell ~6.7%, BTC dropped ~4%, and SOL dipped only 2%—capital continued flowing in. User activity was highest for Chainlink, while Solana maintained steady social volume. The Altcoin Season Index read 47, below the 75 threshold for a confirmed altcoin season, but sustained inflows suggest a potential buildup toward a broader rally. Institutional behavior showed a "buy the dip" mindset rather than panic selling.
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