Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Dominates ETF Inflows, Ethereum Outperforms in Price Gains

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant inflows in late 2024 and early 2025, with $875 million and $420 million respectively flowing into funds tracking the two largest cryptocurrencies. These figures highlight growing institutional and retail confidence in crypto assets, driven by regulatory clarity and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin ETFs, in particular, attracted $3.2 billion in net inflows during late April 2025, according to CoinShares, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a more modest but consistent uptake, reflecting diverging investor priorities between the two assets.

On-chain data underscores Bitcoin's bullish momentum, with whale accumulation intensifying in late 2024. Wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC increased by 2.6% in five weeks, the strongest growth since December 2024, per Econotimes. Additionally, Bitcoin's supply on centralized exchanges (CEX) hit a seven-year low, with only 2.492 million BTC remaining on platforms like Binance and Coinbase. This reduction in exchange reserves has historically correlated with reduced selling pressure and upward price trends. Meanwhile, over 56,164 BTC was withdrawn from CEX wallets in a week, signaling a shift toward long-term storage and further supporting bullish sentiment.

Ethereum's ETF performance, while positive, lagged Bitcoin's. Ethereum ETFs recorded $908 million in inflows for the week ending July 11, 2025, compared to Bitcoin's $2.72 billion. However, Ethereum's price surged 48.67% in July 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's 8.05% gain, despite similar inflow volumes. Analysts attribute Ethereum's outperformance to its role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and institutional-grade applications, which provide a buffer against short-term volatility. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF (ETHA) saw $3.53 billion in inflows in 2024 but reported no activity in early 2025, suggesting a strategic pause in institutional buying.

Whale behavior further illustrates market dynamics. Bitcoin short-term holder (STH) whales-entities holding 1,000 BTC or more acquired within 155 days-now sit on $10.1 billion in unrealized profits, the highest for this cohort since the 2021 bull run. This metric, tracked by CryptoQuant, indicates that latecomers to the market are locking in gains, though their tendency to sell during volatility could introduce near-term instability. Conversely, long-term holder (LTH) wallets transferred 3.45 million BTC to STHs since the cycle began, rivaling the 2016–2017 transfer wave but at significantly higher prices.

Market analysts remain divided on the implications of these trends. Matrixport and Willy Woo forecast Bitcoin's price could break $106,000, citing whale accumulation and a "bullish ascending triangle" pattern. However, they caution that if Bitcoin's profitable supply exceeds 90%, a correction may follow. For Ethereum, the divergence in ETF performance reflects its dual role as both a speculative asset and a foundational blockchain platform. While Ethereum ETFs attract investors seeking growth, Bitcoin's dominance in ETF inflows underscores its perceived role as a store of value.

The contrasting trajectories of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs highlight broader shifts in crypto adoption. Bitcoin's inflows align with its status as a hedge against inflation and fiat devaluation, particularly in emerging markets. Ethereum's gains, meanwhile, are tied to its utility in DeFi and smart contract ecosystems. As ETF structures mature, their influence on price discovery and trading volume is growing. By August 2025, U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs accounted for 28% of total Bitcoin trading volume, while Ethereum ETFs captured 19%, signaling a structural shift in how investors access the market.

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