Ethereum News Today: BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Surges to $1.2B Allocation as Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows

BlackRock’s spot ETF allocated $1.2 billion to Ethereum in the past week, significantly outpacing its $267 million Bitcoin purchase, underscoring a growing institutional preference for the smart contract platform [1]. This trend aligns with broader market dynamics, as Ethereum-based products attracted $1.59 billion in weekly inflows in July 2025, the second-highest on record, while Bitcoin ETFs faced outflows [3]. The shift reflects confidence in Ethereum’s ecosystem, particularly its decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and upcoming network upgrades, which promise enhanced scalability and utility [1].

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) alone garnered $440.10 million in inflows, pushing its total assets to $10.69 billion [3]. The fund’s growth is further supported by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) acknowledgment of its staking-enabled structure, signaling regulatory openness to Ethereum’s evolving use cases [1]. This development has coincided with Ethereum’s price surge—up nearly 50% in a month—driven by rising demand for staking yields and institutional adoption [6].

Market analysis highlights Ethereum’s dominance over Bitcoin in institutional allocations, with ETFs for the platform capturing $2.4 billion in inflows over six days, compared to $827 million for Bitcoin ETFs [8]. Analysts attribute this to Ethereum’s role as a foundational infrastructure asset, particularly in stablecoin ecosystems, with projections suggesting its price could reach $15,000 by year-end [6]. CoinShares reported $1.9 billion in weekly crypto inflows in July 2025, with Ethereum accounting for the majority, reinforcing its status as a strategic reserve asset for entities like Sharplink, which accumulated 360,000 ETH [7][9].

The momentum has also influenced broader market sentiment, as Ethereum ETFs outpaced Bitcoin ETFs by a 3:1 margin in recent trading periods [3]. Institutional investors view Ethereum’s versatility in smart contracts and DeFi as a competitive edge, contrasting with Bitcoin’s primarily speculative appeal [1]. However, experts caution that Ethereum’s trajectory remains subject to macroeconomic variables and regulatory clarity, despite its current resilience [6].

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