Altcoin ETF Flows Fall Flat Amid Price Volatility
The recent performance of Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE), Litecoin (CRYPTO:LTC), and HBAR (CRYPTO:HBAR) ETFs has been underwhelming. According to SoSoValue, these funds combined pulled in under $10 million last week, which is a relatively small amount compared to their daily trading volumes.
Chainlink (CRYPTO:LINK) was the standout performer among altcoins, with its funds attracting $8.3 million in weekly inflows. However, this influx of capital did not translate into price gains, as Chainlink's price still fell roughly 2% during the same period.
The data suggests that price changes have a more significant impact on these funds than new investments. For instance, Polkadot (CRYPTO:DOT) funds hold about four times their current worth, indicating that price gains drive altcoin ETF size rather than fresh capital.