Bitcoin Updates Today: Investors Turn to Bitcoin ETPs as Secure Investments During Fed-Related Uncertainty

Last week, investor sentiment improved significantly as cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a net inflow of $921 million, according to

, marking a reversal from previous outflows and indicating renewed faith in possible interest rate reductions by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The majority of this capital was directed toward (BTC) investment products, which saw $931 million in new investments, while (ETH) ETPs recorded $169 million in withdrawals—their first in over a month. This change points to rising expectations for monetary policy easing after U.S. inflation figures came in lower than anticipated and government shutdowns delayed important economic data releases.

The dominance of Bitcoin in these inflows highlighted its reputation as a safe-haven investment. The $931 million added last week brought the total since the Fed began rate cuts in September to $9.4 billion, based on data from CoinShares. So far this year, Bitcoin ETPs have accumulated $30.2 billion, though this is still 38% less than the $41.6 billion seen last year. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, credited the recovery to the latest CPI numbers, which "renewed hopes for additional rate cuts" amid ongoing economic uncertainty, as reported by Cointelegraph.

Ethereum, on the other hand, experienced its first weekly outflows in five weeks, with daily redemptions totaling $169 million. Nevertheless, leveraged ETH ETPs continued to attract interest, and the asset has seen $14.034 billion in inflows so far this year. Analysts observed that Ethereum's recent performance stands in contrast to Bitcoin's stability, with investors increasingly favoring the more established cryptocurrency, according to

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Looking at regional trends, the U.S. and Germany emerged as major contributors to the inflows. U.S. investors were responsible for $843 million, with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP alone drawing $324 million. Germany contributed $502 million, marking one of its highest weekly inflows ever, while Switzerland saw $359 million in outflows, mainly due to asset transfers between providers rather than widespread selling, as reported by

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Other altcoin ETPs, such as those for

(SOL) and , delivered mixed outcomes. Solana’s inflows dropped 81% from the previous week to $29.4 million, while XRP saw an increase of $84.3 million. The slowdown has been linked to anticipation surrounding the launch of U.S. spot ETFs, which could significantly alter the market landscape, Cointelegraph noted.

Currently, crypto funds have $229 billion in assets under management, with $48.9 billion in inflows so far this year. Butterfill pointed out that global ETP trading volumes reached $39 billion last week, surpassing the 2025 average of $28 billion, which demonstrates strong liquidity and growing institutional participation, according to

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Market watchers continue to pay close attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, with the likelihood of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the October 29 meeting nearing 97%.

for a managed crypto ETF, which would include 5 to 15 different cryptocurrencies, points to further institutional engagement. As the industry awaits regulatory updates and economic news, the steady inflows into Bitcoin suggest it remains the top choice for those seeking protection from macroeconomic instability, as reported by .