XRP Moonwalks Past Bitcoin as Switzerland Outflows the US in Epic Regional Flip

Crypto investment products pulled in $224 million last week, because apparently Europe decided to have a moment while the rest of us were busy doomscrolling. XRP, in a plot twist that surprised absolutely no one who owns XRP and absolutely everyone who doesn't, decided it was time to remember it exists.

Switzerland dominated regional inflows with $157.5 million—absolutely bodyslamming the U.S. market's measly $27.5 million, according to CoinShares Research Analyst James Butterfill. That's quite the geographic plot twist. Someone get the Swiss a trophy, they've officially out-flowed the land of the free.

XRP was the belle of the ball with $119.6 million in inflows—its biggest weekly haul since mid-December 2025. The surge pushed XRP's year-to-date inflows to $159 million, representing 7% of assets under management. The SEC is probably sweating bullets somewhere, or maybe they're just finally paying attention to those vibes. Either way, XRP holders are having a week.

Bitcoin managed $107.3 million, which is impressive considering it started April bleeding $145 million in outflows like a broke degen after arugula. Ethereum? Still struggling with $52.8 million in outflows last week—ouch. Solana stayed cool with $34.9 million in inflows, hitting 10% of AUM year-to-date, probably because people finally realized they needed something other than JPEG JPEGs to flex with.

Short-Bitcoin products saw $16 million flow in—their biggest week since mid-November 2025. Some late-week outflows got blamed on stronger retail sales data and shifting investor expectations, because of course they did. Always blame the macro, never blame the portfolio.

Bitcoin ETFs had a Monday to remember, posting $471.3 million in inflows—largest single-day haul since late February. BlackRock's IBIT led with $181.9 million, Fidelity's FBTC grabbed $147.3 million, and ARKB added $118.8 million. Every single ETF recorded net inflows or stayed flat. None saw outflows. A beautiful sight. Even your aunt who bought at the top is finally green.

Bitcoin's hanging around $69,200, down 1% over the past 24 hours. Boring price action, but at least it's not crashing, so that's something to write home about.

CME Group is expanding its crypto futures menu with Avalanche and Sui contracts dropping next month, pending regulatory blessing. Nothing says "we're serious about crypto" like waiting for the government to nod approvingly.

Polymarket's also getting a glow-up, announcing its biggest upgrade yet: a rebuilt trading engine, new order book, and its own stablecoin for collateral. The people have spoken, and they've been heard. Finally, a platform where you can bet on whether your other bets will pay off.