Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETPs Drive $572M Crypto Inflows Amid U.S. Retirement Policy Shift

Digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $572 million in the most recent trading week, with Ethereum-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) dominating the flow, according to data from multiple sources [1][2]. This marked a reversal from earlier outflows driven by weak U.S. economic data and regulatory uncertainty, as investor sentiment appeared to recover toward the end of the week. Ethereum ETPs alone saw $268 million in inflows, pushing their total year-to-date inflows to $8.2 billion and increasing their assets under management (AUM) by 82% to $32.6 billion [2].

The inflow trend was attributed to evolving U.S. policy developments, particularly the government’s decision to allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. This policy shift was cited as a major factor in the broader market rebound, with Bitcoin also seeing a $260 million inflow after two weeks of declines, contributing to a total of $1.57 billion in net inflows across the digital asset sector [3].

Beyond the top two coins, several high-utility altcoins attracted notable investment. Solana (SOL) led altcoin inflows with $21.8 million, followed by XRP with $18.4 million and Near (NEAR) with $10.1 million [4]. Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) also saw inflows of $1.5 million, $700,000, and $600,000, respectively. These figures reflect growing institutional interest in projects offering scalable infrastructure and real-world applications beyond speculative tokens.

James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that Ethereum ETPs led allocations in the latter half of the week, following an earlier wave of outflows. He emphasized that the inflows signaled improved investor confidence and a shift in the broader market sentiment [1].

The trend also highlights a growing diversification strategy among institutional investors, who are increasingly allocating capital to altcoins with clear use cases in decentralized finance (DeFi), cross-chain infrastructure, and global payment systems. Projects like VeChain (VET), for example, saw a 2,400% surge in developer activity and expanded institutional partnerships, driven in part by the launch of its VeWorld wallet [5]. Hedera (HBAR) is also gaining traction, supported by whale accumulation and institutional engagement. Analysts have forecasted its price could reach $0.56–$0.75 by year-end [5].

The market dynamics are evolving as traditional investors look beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to capitalize on technological innovation and emerging use cases. While the two largest cryptocurrencies remain the primary beneficiaries of the recent inflows, the broader ecosystem is gaining traction, suggesting a more diversified approach to crypto portfolio management is taking hold.

Source:

[1] Cointelegraph https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-etps-post-572m-inflows-bitcoin-ether-rally

[2] The https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/11/ethereum-etps-drive-572m-crypto-investment-inflows-as-us-retirement-policy-sparks-rally/

[3] Cryptopolitan https://www.cryptopolitan.com/crypto-fund-inflows-rebound-trump-401k/

[4] AInvest https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-institutional-altcoin-inflows-surge-82-year-date-ethereum-solana-lead-charge-2508/

[5] Crypto-economy https://crypto-economy.com/best-cryptos-to-buy-now-just-beginning-their-parabolic-ascent-vechain-hbar-chainlink-and-remittix/