Ethereum Leads $414M Crypto Outflows as Iran Conflict Fears Spark Sell-Off
Digital asset investment products saw $414 million in net outflows last week as escalating concerns over conflict in Iran pushed investors toward cash and safer assets. Ethereum-focused products were hit hardest, recording $221.8 million in withdrawals, the largest single-asset outflow in the period, according to flow data for the week ending Mon, Mar 30, 2026.
The size and concentration of these exits underline a renewed risk-off stance that could pressure ETH liquidity and price dynamics, particularly across staking and ETF-like vehicles. Market participants say geopolitical shocks often trigger quick reallocations that raise volatility in the short term; traders and portfolio managers will be monitoring on-chain metrics and order-book depth for signs of stabilization or further weakness.