2026-01-05 13:32:49

Digital asset inflows hit US$47.2bn in 2025, nearly matching the previous year's peak. The capital distribution story, however, tells a different tale across major tokens.

Bitcoin experienced a notable shift—inflows dropped 35% to US$26.9bn, signaling a potential rebalancing in how investors deploy capital. Meanwhile, Ethereum captured the momentum with US$12.7bn in inflows, marking a stunning 138% year-over-year jump that underscores growing interest in the broader ecosystem.

XRP and Solana stole the show with extraordinary gains, each seeing inflows surge by 500%. These moves reflect a significant shift in investor appetite beyond the traditional big two, as emerging narratives around different blockchain ecosystems gained traction throughout the year.

BTC-0,18%

ETH-0,01%

XRP-0,09%

SOL0,32%

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LostBetweenChains

· 01-08 13:24

BTC drops 35%, ETH doubles, XRP and SOL each soar 500%... What does this imply? Are retail investors finally starting to diversify their bets?

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MoonBoi42

· 01-07 03:16

BTC drops 35%? Haha, retail investors should be crying now. It seems everyone is buying the dip in SOL and XRP... However, the 138% increase in ETH is indeed quite impressive.

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-05 13:58

BTC inflow drops 35%? This is getting interesting. Are big funds fleeing or are they really optimistic about alts... XRP and SOL each surged 500%, it's crazy. This wave of rotation is quite intense.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-05 13:57

Haha, BTC is cooling off. Is it finally time for small coins to take off? --- SOL and XRP up 500%? How many people got caught and squeezed out for that to happen? --- ETH only up 138% and still hesitating, not interested --- BTC down 35%, retail investors are being washed out again, big players are eating the bottom --- 47 billion in, and only this much increase? The bear market hasn't even arrived --- XRP is really going crazy, feels like the next one to take the hit will be a small coin's bagholder --- Structural market trend sounds nice, but it's actually just cutting leeks and changing targets --- Wait, is SOL's surge real data or is it another sudden crash? --- BTC investors are fleeing, I really can't understand this wave

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SelfCustodyBro

· 01-05 13:56

BTC inflow dropped 35%, what does this imply? Feels like a reshuffle is coming. XRP and SOL each surged 500%, this move is indeed outrageous, traders are finally waking up. ETH up 138% isn't enough, I kind of regret not going all in. The era of Bitcoin dominance might really be coming to an end. These data seem to indicate that big institutions are quietly shifting their attention. Brothers who are bottom-fishing SOL and XRP, how happy are you now? BTC got hammered down, but I still don't believe it's truly done for. Big funds are moving, small investors can't keep up with the pace. 138% return on ETH… looking at my cold wallet, I’m speechless. Is this truly a value discovery or just a hype rotation?

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GasFeeTears

· 01-05 13:44

BTC drops 35% in inflow, is Bitcoin really losing favor... Turning around, XRP and SOL have both increased by 500%. What are they playing at?

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