Bitcoin ETF Sees Net Inflow of 2,933 BTC, Ethereum ETF Sees Net Outflow of 49,829 ETH

Today, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 2,933 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of 49,829 ETH. According to Lookonchain, the 10 Bitcoin ETFs collectively received 2,933 BTC, with Fidelity taking in 1,157 BTC, bringing their total holdings to 200,655 BTC. Meanwhile, the 9 Ethereum ETFs collectively saw a net outflow of 49,829 ETH, with Fidelity being the largest contributor, shedding 23,365 ETH and leaving them with 762,232 ETH.

Today, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant net inflow of 2,933 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs faced a substantial net outflow of 49,829 ETH. According to Lookonchain, the 10 Bitcoin ETFs collectively received 2,933 BTC, with Fidelity taking in 1,157 BTC, bringing their total holdings to 200,655 BTC. Meanwhile, the 9 Ethereum ETFs collectively saw a net outflow of 49,829 ETH, with Fidelity being the largest contributor, shedding 23,365 ETH and leaving them with 762,232 ETH.

The data from September 2 highlights the increasingly nuanced dynamics within the crypto ETF market. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $333 million in net inflows, with Fidelity’s FBTC leading the charge with $133 million, followed by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with $72.9 million, and Ark 21Shares’ ARKB at $71.9 million. Other issuers, including Invesco and VanEck, also contributed to the daily total [2].

In contrast, Ethereum ETFs registered about $135 million in net outflows. Fidelity’s FETH recorded $99.2 million in withdrawals while Bitwise’s ETHW saw $24.2 million exit. The outflows suggest waning confidence in Ethereum’s near-term prospects compared to Bitcoin. Some analysts attribute this divergence to uncertainty around Ethereum’s fee market dynamics and staking yields, as well as a lack of major short-term catalysts [1].

The contrasting flow patterns underscore a broader market theme: Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a macro hedge and digital gold, drawing steady institutional support, while Ethereum is still seen as a higher-beta play tied to broader innovation within Web3. As a result, Ethereum ETF flows have proven more volatile, swinging between inflows and redemptions in response to market conditions and sentiment shifts [2].

The performance of Fidelity and BlackRock’s funds was particularly noteworthy, reinforcing their status as the dominant players in the Bitcoin ETF landscape. Both issuers have steadily attracted inflows throughout 2025, often capturing the bulk of new capital entering the space. Analysts pointed out that such concentration underscores the competitive advantage of large, established asset managers in gaining investor trust and scaling distribution [2].

The shift of ETF inflows from Ethereum to Bitcoin suggests institutional investors may be rebalancing portfolios, positioning for perceived stability amid macroeconomic uncertainties. August data showed Ethereum ETFs outperforming Bitcoin funds as analysts noted rotational shifts. Ethereum's yield-generating capabilities and improving regulatory clarity drove institutional interest during that period [1].

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $751 million in monthly outflows during August. Meanwhile, Ethereum funds attracted $3.87 billion in the same timeframe, highlighting the recent reversal. Current pricing shows Bitcoin trading at $110,943, gaining 0.55% in 24 hours. Ethereum dropped 1% to $4,327 as institutional preference shifted toward Bitcoin exposure [1].

Market analysts suggest the rebalancing reflects strategic portfolio adjustments rather than fundamental sentiment changes. Both digital assets maintain strong institutional adoption trajectories despite short-term flow variations. Short-term dynamics could support Bitcoin price stability near $108,000 levels while reducing selling pressure [1].

The data from September 2 highlights the increasingly nuanced dynamics within the crypto ETF market. While Bitcoin continues to secure its place as the preferred institutional gateway to digital assets, Ethereum faces the challenge of proving its investment case amid evolving market conditions.

References:
[1] https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-etfs-surge-with-dollar333m-inflows-while-ethereum-funds-see-outflows
[2] https://financefeeds.com/bitcoin-etfs-see-333m-inflows-while-ethereum-funds-face-135m-outflows/