Crypto Fund Inflows Hit $1.4B as Solana Eyes $300 Upside

Digital asset investment products pulled in strong capital last week, signaling a decisive shift in market sentiment as macro tensions eased and crypto prices regained momentum. Investors moved quickly to re-enter risk assets, encouraged by geopolitical stability and a technical breakout in Bitcoin. The result was a powerful $1.4 billion in inflows, marking the third straight week of gains and the strongest weekly total since January.

Bitcoin Leads as Risk Appetite Strengthens

According to Coinshares data, Bitcoin dominated flows with $1.116 billion in fresh capital, pushing its year-to-date total to $3.1 billion. Moreover, the asset’s breakout above $76,000 mid-week reshaped market structure after weeks of sideways trading. This move signaled renewed bullish conviction and triggered additional institutional participation.

Short Bitcoin products saw only minor inflows of $1.4 million. Consequently, hedging demand appears limited as investors lean toward upside exposure. Besides, improving macro signals further reinforced this shift.

March inflation data came in largely benign, with CPI at 3.3% and core inflation at 2.6%. Hence, markets interpreted inflation as supply-driven rather than systemic. This perception reduced pressure on risk assets and supported broader capital inflows.

Regional Divergence Emerges

The United States accounted for the majority of inflows, contributing $1.5 billion. Additionally, Germany posted modest gains of $28 million, aligning with the broader positive trend.

However, Switzerland diverged sharply with $138 million in outflows. This marked its largest weekly exit since November. Consequently, the regional split suggests selective risk positioning rather than uniform global optimism.

Ethereum Gains While Solana Faces Mixed Signals

Ethereum attracted $328 million, recording its strongest week since January. Moreover, its year-to-date inflows climbed to $197 million, reflecting renewed investor confidence.

In contrast, XRP and Solana saw outflows of $56 million and $2.3 million respectively. Despite this, Solana’s price action remains constructive. The asset trades near $85.85, with steady weekly gains and strong trading volume.

According to analyst Celal Kucuker, Solana could rally toward $300 to $450 under favorable conditions. Technically, the asset maintains a long-term ascending trendline, supported by consistent higher lows.

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Price recently rebounded from the $70–$85 demand zone and now approaches key resistance between $130 and $160. A confirmed breakout above this range could open a path toward $190–$220.

However, failure to hold above $130 would weaken the bullish structure. Consequently, continuation depends on sustained liquidity and broader market strength.