Bitcoin News Today: U.S. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Hit $40 Billion Weekly Volume in August 2025

U.S.-based spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined weekly trading volume of $40 billion in early August 2025, marking the strongest performance since their launch [1]. This record volume reflects a dramatic shift in institutional and market interest, particularly in Ether ETFs, which contributed $17 billion of the total [2]. This surge follows a period of subdued activity for Ether ETFs in the preceding 11 months, according to Eric Balchunas, a leading ETF analyst, who described it as the “biggest week ever” for the products [2].

The timing of this volume spike coincided with a price rally for both cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $124,500 before retreating to approximately $117,659, while Ethereum approached its 2021 peak, hitting $4,784, just 1.94% below its historical high of $4,878 [1]. Ether ETFs saw a record $1.01 billion in net inflows on a single Monday, with over $3 billion in inflows recorded in the first two weeks of August—the second-highest monthly performance to date [2].

Prominent ETF providers, including BlackRock, played a significant role in the volume surge, reportedly investing over $1 billion in BTC and ETH [1]. Michael van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading Capital, has noted that Ether ETFs could follow a similar trajectory to Bitcoin’s post-ETF launch in 2024, signaling potential long-term stability in the crypto ETF sector [3]. However, Jake Kennis of Nansen has taken a more cautious stance, warning that it could take weeks or even months for Ether to surpass its all-time high [4].

The dual performance of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs marks a first in crypto history, with both asset classes experiencing synchronous growth and institutional backing. This development highlights a broader shift in market dynamics and reinforces the view that cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly integrated into mainstream investment strategies. The record-breaking trading volume also underscores the growing role of ETFs in attracting both institutional and retail capital to the crypto space [5].

Sources:

[1] Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) / X

(https://x.com/ericbalchunas?lang=en)

[2] BTCUSD - Bitcoin and Ether ETFs post $40B volume ... - ADVFN

(https://mx.adv.fn.com/bolsa-de-valores/COIN/BTCUSD/crypto-news/96652786/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-post-40b-volume-in-bigge)

[3] U.S. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs Record Biggest Weekly Volume of $40B: Is 2025 Crypto Summer Next?

(https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/ac496-ethereum-new-high-5k-target-blackrock-buys-eth)

[4] Ethereum Analysis: What's Next Amid Mixed Whale Activity?

(https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/ethereum-price-analysis-whats-next-for-eth-amid-mixed-whale-activity/)

[5] $5K SOON as BlackRock Buys $318.7M in ETH... | Ethereum

(https://www.financemagnates.com/trending/why-bitcoin-is-surging-btc-price-prediction-to-200k-as-market-cap-flips-google/)