Odaily Planet Daily News Crypto funds held assets that hit a record high in May. Morningstar data on 294 crypto funds showed that these funds attracted $7.05 billion in net inflows last month, the highest level since December, bringing total assets under management to a record $167 billion. In contrast to crypto funds, Lipper data showed that global stock funds had a net outflow of $5.9 billion in May, while gold funds saw their first net outflow in 15 months, amounting to $678 million.
Analysts pointed out that investors are viewing cryptocurrencies as part of a diversified portfolio, not just a high-risk asset. Market concerns about the outlook for U.S. investments and expectations of a weaker dollar have driven capital flows into cryptocurrencies. (Reuters)