Bitcoin News Today: Ethereum ETFs Surpass $20B AUM as Bitcoin Counterparts Stabilize with $227M Inflows

Ether-based ETFs extended their dominance in the crypto market with a 15th consecutive day of inflows, totaling $231 million as of July 12–13, pushing their assets under management (AUM) beyond $20 billion [1]. This milestone, driven by products like Fidelity’s FETH, which contributed $210.06 million alone, underscores growing institutional and retail confidence in Ethereum’s expanding utility in decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contract ecosystems [1]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs ended a three-day losing streak, attracting $227 million in inflows across six funds, with Fidelity’s FBTC leading at $106.58 million and BlackRock’s IBIT adding $32.49 million [1].

The contrasting trajectories highlight diverging investor priorities. Ether ETFs, now managing 4.59% of Ethereum’s market cap, reflect demand for assets tied to blockchain innovation, while Bitcoin ETFs—though stabilizing—remain focused on Bitcoin’s role as a store of value. For example, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust and Franklin’s EZBC contributed $7.91 million and $3.45 million respectively, signaling tentative sentiment shifts back to Bitcoin [1]. However, Ethereum’s AUM crossing $20 billion marks a critical threshold, indicating broader acceptance as a foundational asset class [1].

Total trading volume for Bitcoin ETFs reached $3.06 billion, with net assets climbing to $154.45 billion, while Ether ETFs recorded $2.13 billion in trading value [1]. Analysts note that Ethereum’s continuous inflows—unlike Bitcoin’s sporadic gains—suggest stronger alignment with blockchain’s active use cases, including layer-2 innovations [1]. This dynamic is amplified by Ethereum’s upcoming Cancun-Deneb hard fork, which could further enhance its network efficiency and adoption [1].

The market’s response to these ETFs also reveals structural differences in crypto adoption. Ether ETFs attract a diverse investor base focused on blockchain innovation and DeFi, whereas Bitcoin ETFs cater more to macro investors and traditional portfolio diversifiers [1]. This divergence may intensify as Ethereum’s ecosystem matures, reshaping the crypto market’s leadership dynamics.

Regulatory clarity in key markets has reduced friction for institutional investors, enabling both ETF categories to thrive. However, Ether’s growth trajectory appears more resilient, with no outflows recorded during the latest session for Bitcoin ETFs, signaling potential stabilization [1].

Source:

[1] [Bitcoin.com] [https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-bounce-back-as-ether-etfs-keep-winning-with-231-million-inflow/]

[2] [AInvest] [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-blackrock-etha-etf-surges-10-5-billion-aum-fastest-2507/]

[3] [Mitrade] [https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-987460-20250725]