Crypto funds reached historic highs in May
with total assets under management climbing to $167 billion—driven by $7.05 billion in net inflows, the largest since December.
As investors react to softening trade tensions and seek protection from U.S. market instability, bitcoin has emerged as both a hedge and performance leader, gaining over 15% in three months. “It’s the start of crypto becoming a permanent fixture,” said Aether Holdings CEO Nicolas Lin. Spot ETF approvals helped spark institutional inflows, including $5.5 billion into bitcoin funds and $890 million into ether. Traditional assets like equities and gold saw significant outflows, marking a bullish pivot.