Crypto market capital flows on April 15 showed a stark contrast between stablecoin outflows and large-cap token inflows, with USDC recording a net outflow of approximately $468.3 million while Ethereum and Bitcoin posted net gains.
Stablecoin outflows signal caution
According to Cryptometer data as of 12:00 PM KST, USDC saw $1 billion in inflows against $1.5 billion in outflows, resulting in a net outflow of $468.3 million. USDT also recorded a net outflow of $29 million, with $201.4 million in inflows and $230.5 million in outflows. The stablecoin sector's capital exodus suggests a cautious sentiment among traders.
Large-cap tokens attract capital
Bitcoin recorded $2 billion in inflows and $1.9 billion in outflows, yielding a net inflow of $84.8 million. Ethereum posted stronger demand, with $1.2 billion in inflows and $1.09 billion in outflows, for a net inflow of $114.9 million. Solana (SOL) also saw a net inflow of $14.1 million, standing out among altcoins.
Top net inflows and outflows
The top five net inflows were: ETH ($114.9M), BTC ($84.8M), SOL ($14.1M), EUR ($5.2M), and LAB ($5M). The top five net outflows were: USDC ($468.3M), USDT ($29M), XRP ($9.2M), BNB ($8.4M), and TREE ($6.3M). XRP and BNB both recorded net outflows, reflecting a preference for Bitcoin and Ethereum over smaller tokens.