Bitcoin News Today: Institutional crypto treasuries hit $100B as Ether adoption accelerates with ETF inflows and staking yields

Corporate cryptocurrency treasury firms are expanding institutional liquidity in the digital asset market, with combined holdings exceeding $100 billion in Bitcoin and Ether. This trend reflects growing institutional confidence in crypto as a legitimate treasury asset, bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets. Bitcoin treasury firms hold nearly 4% of the circulating supply—totaling approximately 791,662 BTC valued at $93 billion—while Ether treasury firms control 1.09% of the total ETH supply, or more than 1.3 million tokens. These holdings are not just for passive storage; Ether is being actively staked and leveraged, generating additional yield and enhancing liquidity [1].

The momentum has been further amplified by Ether-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have seen 19 consecutive days of net inflows since early July. These ETFs have accumulated $5.3 billion in Ether, reinforcing institutional demand and contributing to price stability. The sustained inflows signal broader adoption and suggest that institutional investors are treating Ether as a strategic asset for diversification and yield generation [2].

Analysts highlight Ether’s distinct advantages over Bitcoin in this context. According to Enmanuel Cardozo, a market analyst at Brickken, Ether’s staking capabilities and regulatory advantages make it more attractive for corporate treasury strategies. This has led to faster adoption compared to Bitcoin’s earlier treasury phase. While Ether’s price remains 21% below its all-time high, the continued inflows from corporate treasuries and ETFs are laying the foundation for a potential long-term revaluation [3].

Standard Chartered forecasts that Ether treasury firms could eventually own up to 10% of all ETH, a significant increase from current levels. This projection underscores the growing role of institutional players in shaping the market and the potential for Ether to become a core component of global corporate treasuries [4].

The shift represents a broader institutional move toward integrating digital assets into traditional financial frameworks. By holding and actively managing Ether, firms are not only stabilizing the market but also creating new value streams through staking and yield generation. This contrasts with Bitcoin’s more passive treasury approach and highlights Ether’s unique utility in decentralized finance.

As liquidity continues to rise and regulatory clarity develops, corporate cryptocurrency treasury firms are set to play a pivotal role in the evolution of the digital asset ecosystem. Their activities are not only driving price momentum but also signaling a fundamental shift in how institutions view and utilize cryptocurrencies in their balance sheets [5].

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[1] https://en.coinotag.com/corporate-ether-treasury-firms-may-drive-increased-institutional-liquidity-amid-etf-inflows/