- Digital assets attracted about $50 billion in capital so far this year.
- ETF demand improved from August after heavy withdrawals in May and June.
- CME Bitcoin and Ether futures positions strengthened during the third quarter.
JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou say around $50 billion has entered digital assets this year. The current pace implies about $66 billion annually, above the $52 billion estimate recorded in May. Crypto inflows have strengthened as ETF demand and futures positioning improved during the third quarter. That shift gives the market firmer momentum heading into Q4.
Crypto Inflows Improve as ETF and Futures Demand Returns
During the first half, Strategy purchases and venture funding supplied much of the market’s new capital. Crypto ETFs instead weighed on flows after heavy withdrawals during May and June. Since August, ETF activity has recovered and turned positive for the year.
However, cumulative ETF flows remain negative since the October 10, 2025 market correction. Recent redemptions also show that the recovery remains uneven. JPMorgan still sees stronger crypto inflows because futures participation has broadened alongside ETF demand.
Institutional Bitcoin and Ether futures positions on CME have risen during the past two months. Bitcoin positioning surpassed its previous peak, while Ether moved near its October 2025 high. Trend-following traders have also started rebuilding long positions in both assets.
Crypto Inflows Broaden Beyond Public Corporate Treasuries
JPMorgan expanded its methodology to include private treasuries, private miners and government-related entities. The broader approach captures more crypto inflows beyond listed companies, funds and venture financing.
Corporate purchases still came mainly from public companies, led by Strategy earlier this year. Private treasury buying remained smaller because funding options are tighter and Bitcoin volatility creates greater balance-sheet risk. Public treasury firms also shifted some financing from debt toward preferred shares.
Bitcoin miners were net sellers of about $1.8 billion this year. Listed miners accounted for most of that selling, partly to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure. Venture capital funding improved, but fewer established companies attracted larger rounds.
JPMorgan also identified growing interest in tokenization and debt financing for infrastructure businesses. Combined with stronger futures positions, these changes suggest crypto inflows are becoming more diversified than during the first half.
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