#capital-inflows

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Investors pour record capital into ETFs in early 2026

➤ US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced record capital inflows in early 2026, with cumulative inflows exceeding $58 billion since their launch in January 2024. ➤ BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the inflows, followed by Fidelity's FBTC and Bitwise's BITB, while Grayscale's GBTC continued to see outflows. ➤ Despite a temporary outflow streak in May, ETF flows are considered a strong demand signal for Bitcoin, representing actual institutional investment through regulated channels.

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The price of risk is falling in a more dangerous world

➤ The insurance industry is experiencing falling prices and increased competition due to a surge in capital from alternative asset managers, despite a rise in global risks like natural disasters and cyber threats. ➤ Executives are concerned that this influx of capital is leading to underpricing of risk, potentially creating a bubble and setting the stage for a future insurance crisis. ➤ The article questions whether the traditional insurance boom-and-bust cycle can be broken by this new wave of alternative capital, or if a major catastrophe will inevitably reassert the true price of risk.

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Bitcoin Price Weakness Linked to Slower Capital Inflows, Not Quantum Computing Fears: Bernstein - TokenPost

Bitcoins recent price decline is being driven primarily by weaker capital inflows rather than concerns about quantum computing threats, according to a new report from Wall Street brokerage Bernstein. The discussion around...

➤ Bitcoin's price weakness is attributed to slowing capital inflows into ETFs and corporate treasuries, rather than fears of quantum computing breaking its cryptography. ➤ Investor attention has shifted towards AI opportunities, impacting Bitcoin's appeal despite its role as a long-term store of value and growing institutional adoption. ➤ While Bitcoin faces short-term pressures, its diversified investor base and stability are seen as positive indicators for a resilient market structure.

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XRP Ledger Beats Ethereum and Solana in Real-World Asset Capital Inflows

The XRP Ledger recorded 1.1 billion dollars in net capital inflows for real-world assets, outperforming major competitors Ethereum and Solana.

➤ The XRP Ledger has seen a significant surge in real-world asset (RWA) capital inflows, attracting $1.1 billion in a 30-day period, surpassing Ethereum and Solana. ➤ This growth is attributed to XRP Ledger's native compliance features, which simplify AML and KYC processes for institutions, a contrast to Ethereum's reliance on third-party solutions. ➤ While XRP Ledger's total RWA value is smaller than Ethereum's, its rapid growth rate indicates a shift in institutional preference for tokenized assets.

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XRP Ledger Sees $1.1B Inflows as RWA Value Surges Amid Ethereum and Solana Outflows

XRP Ledger attracts $1.1B in net inflows over 30 days, boosting RWA value to $3.6B, as Ethereum and Solana face outflows. Native compliance tools draw institutions, but gains for XRP token holders may not follow.

➤ XRP Ledger has seen significant capital inflows ($1.1B) and a surge in RWA value ($3.6B), attracting institutions due to its native compliance tools. ➤ This contrasts with Ethereum and Solana, which experienced outflows, highlighting a shift in institutional interest towards XRPL for tokenized assets. ➤ Despite XRPL's growth in RWA, the direct benefits for XRP token holders remain uncertain, as institutional asset tokenization may not directly correlate with coin price appreciation.

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Indonesia Central Bank Bills Outstanding Rise Most in Two Years

➤ Indonesia's central bank increased outstanding bills (SRBI) by the most in two years in April to attract capital inflows and support the weakening rupiah. ➤ The rupiah has depreciated significantly this year, prompting the central bank to issue SRBIs with higher yields and intensify interventions. ➤ Geopolitical events, like the Iran war, are increasing oil prices and negatively impacting Indonesia's economic outlook and investor sentiment.

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Stablecoin Market Adds $2 Billion in 7 Days as USDT Holds Near $190 Billion

After hovering slightly above the $320 billion threshold last week, the stablecoin sector pulled in more than $2 billion in fresh capital over the past seven days. Data from Defillama

➤ The stablecoin market has seen a resurgence, adding over $2 billion in capital in the past week, bringing the total market capitalization to $322.74 billion. ➤ Tether (USDT) continues to dominate with 58.76% market share, while Circle's USDC also experienced significant inflows, indicating renewed demand for dollar-backed crypto. ➤ Tokenized Treasury products like Blackrock's BUIDL and Circle's USYC are gaining traction, alongside notable growth in newer stablecoins like USDG.

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Les ETF Bitcoin et cryptos toujours au vert : plus de 600 millions $ d’entrées en une journée

Les ETF de Bitcoin et Ethereum semblent renouer pour de bon avec les semaines positives. Les fonds de BlackRock restent les plus appréciés.

➤ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced significant positive capital inflows, exceeding $600 million on May 4, 2026. ➤ BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the inflows for Bitcoin ETFs. ➤ These ETFs continue to attract institutional investors, demonstrating growing interest in digital assets.