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Institutional capital continues to pour into spot ETFs as of January 5th. The latest flow data tells an interesting story: Bitcoin is leading with $697.25M inflow, followed by Ethereum capturing $168.13M. The altcoin space is seeing meaningful traction too—Solana drew $16.24M while XRP attracted $46.10M in fresh institutional money.
What's striking here is the diversification pattern. Rather than putting all eggs in one basket, institutions appear to be hedging across multiple assets this month. Bitcoin's dominance makes sense given its macro narrative, but the substantial flows into both layer-1 alternatives and payment-focused tokens suggest they're positioning for a broader market recovery.
Solana's momentum in particular deserves attention—$16.24M might seem modest compared to Bitcoin's haul, but it reflects growing confidence in high-throughput blockchain infrastructure. XRP's $46.10M inflow adds another layer, hinting at institutional interest in payment rails beyond traditional remittance stories.
The data paints a picture of deliberate positioning rather than reactive buying. Which asset class are you most confident about heading into this month?