XRP, SOL, and LINK See ETF Inflows While Bitcoin and Ethereum Bleed Millions

XRP, Solana, and Chainlink attracted a combined $65.5 million in ETF inflows for the week ending February 13, 2026, while Bitcoin and Ethereum hemorrhaged $218 million in outflows. Make no mistake, institutional money is pulling back from crypto in a big way. But not everyone is heading for the exits. Some are hedging their bets on altcoins instead.

The data comes from CoinShares' latest weekly report, which marks the fourth straight week of overall outflows across digital asset investment products. Total outflows hit $173 million for the week, pushing the four-week total to $3.74 billion. The bleeding is real. But dig past the headline number and the story gets more interesting.

Which Assets Held the Line?

XRP led the pack with $33.4 million in weekly inflows, followed closely by Solana at $31 million. Chainlink added a more modest $1.1 million. On the other side of the ledger, Bitcoin shed $133 million and Ethereum lost $85.1 million across global investment products, according to CoinShares.

XRP's inflow numbers are part of a larger trend. Since their launch in late 2025, XRP ETF products have pulled in over $1.37 billion in cumulative inflows, making them the fastest-growing segment in the crypto ETF space. XRP products now hold roughly $2.55 billion in assets under management, and the fund saw six consecutive days of net inflows recently, even as XRP's price dropped 22% over the same stretch. That's institutional buyers averaging down, not retail chasers riding momentum.

Solana-based ETFs now manage around $2.15 billion in AUM, with $13.17 million in inflows last week alone. SOL's continued inflows suggest fund managers see its high-speed blockchain ecosystem as a viable diversification play while BTC and ETH stumble.

Why Are BTC and ETH Losing Ground?

The CoinShares figures track global investment products, but zooming into US spot ETFs specifically tells an even rougher story for Bitcoin. SoSoValue data shows US spot BTC ETFs saw around $360 million in outflows for the week, with sharp swings along the way. After $817 million in net outflows on January 29, a brief rebound brought $562 million back on February 2, only for another $410 million to exit on February 12. The week closed with a small $15.2 million net inflow on February 13, but the overall picture remains shaky. Total net assets for US BTC spot ETFs sit at $87.04 billion, representing 6.33% of Bitcoin's market cap.

Ethereum products saw significant outflows across the board. CoinShares reported $85.1 million in global outflows, while US spot ETH ETFs specifically saw $161 to $170 million leave the door according to SoSoValue. Short-Bitcoin products saw $15.4 million in outflows over two weeks, which suggests bearish bets are fading. Traders aren't convinced the bottom is in for BTC, but they're not aggressively shorting it either.

Is This a Real Rotation or Just Noise?

The regional data adds another layer. The US accounted for $403 million in outflows, while Europe and Canada went the other way with $230 million in inflows. Germany led at $115 million, followed by Canada at $46.3 million and Switzerland at $36.8 million. Non-US investors appear to be buying what American funds are selling.

Trading volumes across digital asset ETPs dropped from $63 billion the prior week to $27 billion, which signals lower overall activity. But the money that is moving has a clear destination. XRP, SOL, and LINK are absorbing a slice of capital that would have gone to BTC and ETH six months ago.

Each of these assets brings something different to the table. XRP has regulatory clarity and cross-border payment infrastructure. Solana offers speed and a growing DeFi and consumer application ecosystem. Chainlink's oracle network remains essential for connecting smart contracts to real-world data. The institutions still allocating to crypto aren't just chasing altcoin hype. They're placing bets on specific use cases while reducing exposure to the majors.

What Should Investors Watch Next?

The four-week outflow streak at the macro level could break if softer inflation data continues. Friday's CPI print already sparked $105 million in late-week inflows. If that momentum carries into next week, the broader market could stabilize while XRP, SOL, and LINK continue their accumulation trend.

For now, the numbers tell a story of an industry under pressure but not without bright spots. Most institutional capital is retreating. The portion that's staying is getting pickier about where it sits.

Sources:

• CoinShares Volume 273: Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report Weekly flow data for BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, LINK, and regional breakdowns for the week ending February 13, 2026.
• SoSoValue US BTC Spot ETF Dashboard Daily inflow/outflow tracking for US spot Bitcoin ETFs, including fund-level breakdowns for IBIT, FBTC, GBTC, and others.