Ethereum ETF Inflows Reach $3.7 Billion in 8 Days, Polymarket Bets on $5,000 Price Breakout

Ethereum ETF inflows have hit an 8-day streak, with total inflows reaching $3.7 billion. BlackRock led with $520 million, followed by Grayscale and Fidelity with $61 million and $57 million each. The renewed momentum comes as Ether pushes to multi-month highs, with Polymarket odds for Ethereum to reach $5,000 before the end of August at 55%.

Title: Ethereum ETFs See Strong Inflows, BlackRock Leads the Charge

Ethereum ETF inflows have hit an 8-day streak, with total inflows reaching $3.7 billion. BlackRock led with $520 million, followed by Grayscale and Fidelity with $61 million and $57 million each. The renewed momentum comes as Ether pushes to multi-month highs, with Polymarket odds for Ethereum to reach $5,000 before the end of August at 55%.

The surge in inflows is a testament to the growing institutional confidence in Ethereum as a tradable asset. According to ETF data tracker SoSoValue, spot Ether ETFs have attracted cumulative net inflows of $12.73 billion since launch, with August alone seeing over $3 billion in inflows [1]. This performance is the second-strongest monthly performance to date, with more than two weeks left in the month.

BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has been a significant driver of this growth. The fund alone captured nearly $640 million in inflows in August 2025, surpassing Fidelity’s FETH ETF, which recorded $277 million during the same timeframe [2]. This strong performance has pushed the total net assets across the spot ETF products to a record $29.22 billion, signaling a wave of renewed investor appetite for ETH exposure through regulated investment mechanisms.

The ETF surge comes alongside strong performances from its underlying asset in August. On Thursday, ETH prices climbed to a yearly high of $4,765.83. The surge was followed by a sharp drop below $4,500 before recovering. At the time of writing, ETH traded above $4,600, up nearly 20% this week. The capital surge has been driven by the increasing demand for digital assets, as well as positive regulatory developments that have clarified ETF frameworks.

The broader Ethereum ETF landscape has also experienced robust growth. These funds collectively accumulated approximately $26 billion in assets and drew near $11 billion in inflows during the current investment cycle [2]. This surge is being viewed as a potential reshaping of market dynamics and valuations, with Ethereum ETFs demonstrating a level of institutional adoption previously seen in Bitcoin-focused products.

While Ethereum has experienced a minor price pullback in recent days, the underlying trend remains upward, indicating sustained institutional support. The ETF inflows are seen as reinforcing a broader market narrative where Ethereum is increasingly being viewed as a strategic addition to diversified portfolios. With BlackRock and Fidelity at the helm, the institutional shift toward Ethereum appears to be accelerating, potentially marking a transformative moment for crypto markets.

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1. [1] https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-ether-etfs-3b-august-inflows-eth-yearly-high
2. [2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-blackrock-drives-640m-ethereum-etf-inflows-surpassing-fidelity-2508/