Bitcoin Funds Draw More Than $700 Million in a Week as Institutional Demand Stays Strong
Digital asset manager CoinShares tracks flows into cryptocurrency investment products offered by firms including BlackRock and 21Shares, providing an indication of institutional allocation appetite. A recent compromise on stablecoin yields in the U.S. CLARITY Act improved the regulatory outlook and prompted investors to increase their Bitcoin exposure.
CoinShares said on May 11, 2026, that digital asset funds recorded net inflows of $857.9 million in the week ended May 8, marking a sixth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin products accounted for $706.1 million, bringing year-to-date inflows to $4.9 billion. Bitcoin was trading at about $81,000 at the time, while Marex said a daily close above $82,000 could open the way for the next leg higher.
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The history behind this eventBitwise Sees Trillions in Institutional Capital Flowing Into Bitcoin
Bitcoin is increasingly being pitched as a strategic portfolio asset for institutions rather than a vehicle dominated by retail speculation. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said pension plans and sovereign wealth funds represent vast pools of capital whose modest allocations could materially alter bitcoin’s supply-demand balance. Spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to serve as the primary regulated channel for institutions seeking exposure through established investment infrastructure.
Hougan forecasts that institutional investors will direct trillions of dollars into bitcoin over the next decade. He said a 1% shift from the global pool of investable capital would be sufficient to support Bitwise’s long-term target of $1.3 million per bitcoin by 2035. The outlook depends heavily on continued adoption of spot bitcoin ETFs by large investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
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