ETF returns and flows data, crypto-linked ETFs are showing broadly positive performance across most timeframes, with average returns of approximately +1.5% on the day, +4.7% over the past week, and +3.9% over the past month, indicating continued strength in digital asset exposure despite some recent volatility in underlying spot markets. Flow dynamics are mixed but lean constructive in the short term, with net inflows of roughly $400M over the past day and ~$480M over the past week, alongside ~$756M of inflows over the past month, suggesting sustained investor demand and capital rotation into the space. However, year-to-date flows remain modestly negative, pointing to earlier periods of outflows that have yet to be fully reversed. Overall, the data reflects improving momentum and renewed institutional interest in crypto ETFs, though longer-term positioning still appears in a normalization phase rather than a full re-risking cycle.
Crypto markets are modestly higher to start the day, with total market capitalization rising 0.7% to $2.49T, though price action across major assets is mixed. Bitcoin and Ethereum are both slightly down on a 24-hour basis despite holding onto modest weekly gains, reflecting a lack of strong directional conviction at the top of the market. Altcoins show more divergence, highlighted by an extreme surge in RaveDAO (RAVE), which has posted outsized gains over both the past day and week, suggesting highly speculative activity. Outside of this outlier, most large-cap altcoins are seeing relatively muted moves, with names like Aave and NEAR posting moderate gains, while Polkadot and Bittensor are among the more notable laggards. Sector-wise, Layer-1s remain broadly under pressure, while DeFi and Metaverse tokens are generally drifting lower with limited positive catalysts. Overall, the market tone appears cautiously constructive at the index level but lacks broad-based momentum beneath the surface.
Crypto Market Summary
April 13, 2026 — 06:00 ET
Total Market Cap: $2.49T (+0.7%)
Top Movers
Notable Gainers
(Price / 24H / 7D / FDV)
- RaveDAO (RAVE): $8.85 / +239.0% / +3512.6% / $8.85B
- Aave (AAVE): $94.35 / +4.9% / (2.7%) / $1.51B
- NEAR Protocol (NEAR): $1.39 / +4.4% / +8.8% / $1.80B
- MemeCore (M): $2.88 / +4.3% / +6.1% / $28.83B
- Canton (CC): $0.15 / +2.3% / +6.1% / $5.68B
Notable Decliners
- Sky (SKY): $0.07 / (4.2%) / (3.5%) / $1.70B
- Polkadot (DOT): $1.17 / (3.7%) / (8.7%) / $2.46B
- Bittensor (TAO): $258.75 / (3.0%) / (20.1%) / $5.43B
- Zcash (ZEC): $359.74 / (2.4%) / +39.8% / $7.55B
Layer-1 Overview
- Bitcoin (BTC): $70,780 / (1.1%) / +1.4% / $1.49T
- Ethereum (ETH): $2,189 / (1.1%) / +1.7% / $264.17B
- BNB (BNB): $597.64 / +0.6% / (1.6%) / $81.49B
- Solana (SOL): $81.93 / (0.4%) / (0.7%) / $51.14B
- Cardano (ADA): $0.24 / (0.5%) / (7.4%) / $10.73B
- Avalanche (AVAX): $9.08 / +0.7% / (3.6%) / $6.50B
- Hedera (HBAR): $0.09 / (1.2%) / (4.6%) / $4.25B
- Polkadot (DOT): $1.17 / (3.7%) / (8.7%) / $2.46B
Metaverse
- Internet Computer (ICP): $2.42 / (1.3%) / +3.3% / $1.33B
- Chiliz (CHZ): $0.04 / (4.9%) / (7.9%) / $0.37B
- Axie Infinity (AXS): $1.07 / (2.1%) / (4.2%) / $0.29B
- Klaytn (KLAY): $0.05 / (0.3%) / (5.0%) / $0.27B
- The Sandbox (SAND): $0.07 / (0.9%) / (4.2%) / $0.22B
DeFi
- Chainlink (LINK): $8.74 / (0.7%) / (3.7%) / $8.74B
- Cronos (CRO): $0.07 / (0.2%) / (3.0%) / $6.84B
- Uniswap (UNI): $3.04 / (0.4%) / (4.8%) / $2.73B
- OKB (OKB): $82.74 / (1.0%) / (0.9%) / $1.74B
- Sky (SKY): $0.07 / (4.2%) / (3.5%) / $1.70B
Quick Takeaways
- Broad market slightly positive, but majors (BTC, ETH) are mildly down intraday
- RAVE is a clear outlier with extreme speculative momentum
- Weakness in DOT, TAO, and broader alt L1s
- DeFi sector generally soft / drifting lower
