Bitcoin News Today: Ethereum ETFs Drive $40 Billion Weekly Volume for Spot Crypto ETFs

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs reached an unprecedented weekly trading volume of $40 billion in early August 2025, according to multiple reports. This marks the highest trading volume recorded for these products since their launch, driven primarily by record activity in Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum ETFs alone accounted for $17 billion of the total volume, signaling a significant shift in investor focus from Bitcoin to Ether-based products [1].

The extraordinary surge has been described as a “tsunami” of trading activity by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who noted that the volume level is comparable to the combined weekly trading activity of the top five ETFs or the top ten stocks in the U.S. market [2]. This milestone suggests a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency spot ETFs among institutional and retail investors alike. Over the past two weeks, Ether ETFs attracted more than $3 billion in inflows, indicating strong institutional engagement [3].

The record volume coincided with a notable price increase for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ether reached a peak of $4,787, while Bitcoin briefly touched $124,000, before settling at $4,475 and below that level, respectively. These price movements are likely influenced by the increased liquidity and buying pressure generated by the ETF inflows [4]. Michael van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading Capital, highlighted that the momentum suggests “there’s way more to come for this cycle,” and that the current surge could lead to further institutional expansion into crypto spot products [5].

Analysts have drawn comparisons to the Bitcoin ETF launch in 2024, which was also accompanied by significant price appreciation and increased legitimacy for crypto as an asset class. This week’s record volume may indicate a similar pattern emerging for Ethereum, potentially solidifying its position alongside Bitcoin in the mainstream investment landscape [6].

The development has also drawn attention from regulators and market observers, with some suggesting that the scale of the trading activity could prompt increased scrutiny or policy responses. However, the immediate focus remains on the growing legitimacy and adoption of crypto ETFs, with some experts speculating that the market is entering a “crypto summer” in 2025 [6].

Sources:

[1] Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Hit Record $40B Volume

https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-hit-record-40b-volume-in-week/

[2] $40B ETF Tsunami — The Market's Loading Its Next Big Shot

https://www.binance.com/square/post/28399832268002

[3] U.S. Virtual Asset Spot ETFs Hit Record-High Weekly Volume

https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/94976

[4] This Week, the Combined Trading Volume of Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs is Approximately $40 Billion

https://www.theblockbeats.info/en/flash/307695

[5] Ethereum ETFs Outpace Bitcoin as Crypto ETFs Hit $40 Billion Weekly Volume

https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-ethereum-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-crypto-etfs-hit-40-billion-weekly-volume-2508/

[6] Spot BTC and ETH ETFs Record Biggest Weekly Volume

https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/u-s-spot-btc-and-eth-etfs-record-biggest-weekly-volume-of-40b-is-2025-crypto-summer-next/amp/