Ether ETFs Extend Three-Day Inflow Streak as Bitcoin Loses $243 Million

Ether ETFs have extended their inflow streak for the third consecutive day, adding $114.7 million on Tuesday, $168 million on Monday, and $174 million on Friday according to FXStreet. By contrast, Bitcoin ETFs posted a $243.2 million outflow on Tuesday after two days of inflows totaling $679 million and $471 million, respectively according to FXStreet. This divergence reflects growing institutional interest in Ethereum and uncertainty among Bitcoin investors.

Bitcoin's price has remained range-bound, trading around $93,000 as of January 8, with onchain indicators showing weaker capital formation and increased loss realization by long-term holders according to The Block. Meanwhile, Ethereum has held near $3,200, showing resilience in the face of broader market volatility.

Ethereum ETF inflows highlight the asset's growing appeal among institutional investors. BlackRock's ETHA ETF led the inflow with $199 million, followed by 21Shares' TETH with $1.62 million according to FXStreet. Cumulative inflows across Ethereum ETFs now total $12.79 billion, with net assets reaching $20 billion according to FXStreet.

Why Did This Happen?

The recent Ethereum ETF inflows come as the broader crypto market experiences mixed sentiment. While Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows, Ethereum ETFs continue to attract capital, suggesting renewed interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency according to FXStreet.

Bitcoin's outflows follow a broader correction in the market after a record $19 billion liquidation event in October 2025. The price has since fallen from a high of $125,100 to around $87,000 in January 2026 according to Cointelegraph.

Institutional demand for Ethereum has been bolstered by regulatory clarity, particularly with the passage of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. This legislation allowed U.S. banks and financial institutions to issue and custody regulated digital dollars, reinforcing Ethereum's role as a settlement layer according to TradingView.

How Did Markets React?

The divergence in ETF flows is also reflected in price action. Bitcoin remains under pressure, with its relative strength index (RSI) dropping to 60 and the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) serving as a key support level at $91,784 according to FXStreet. A break below this level could trigger a further decline.

Ethereum, by contrast, has shown more stability. The token is trading above its 50-day EMA and near $3,200, with the RSI holding at 61 as bullish momentum begins to fade according to FXStreet. A successful push above key moving average clusters could signal renewed strength.

Market sentiment remains cautious, as reflected in the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which stands at 42, indicating moderate fear among investors according to FXStreet. This sentiment is supported by onchain data showing increased loss realization by long-term holders according to The Block.

What Are Analysts Watching Next?

Analysts are closely watching ETF inflows and outflows as key indicators of institutional demand. For Bitcoin, the focus is on whether it can reclaim key resistance levels such as $96,500 to signal a potential bullish continuation according to Benzinga.

Ethereum's performance is being watched for signs of a new uptrend. Michael van de Poppe noted that Ethereum has broken above its 21-day moving average, signaling a potential push toward new all-time highs according to Benzinga.

Grayscale's recent IPO filing has also drawn attention. Despite a revenue drop and outflows from its flagship Bitcoin ETF, the company remains optimistic about the tokenization of traditional assets and its role in the digital asset ecosystem according to Investment News.

Investors are also monitoring the approval of new ETFs, including Morgan Stanley's proposed Ethereum staking ETF. The filing indicates the firm's growing crypto ambitions, including enabling advisors to recommend crypto funds to IRA and 401(k) holders according to Cointelegraph.

Crypto ETFs are entering 2026 with regulatory tailwinds and a broader product pipeline, despite recent market weakness. The expansion of altcoin-linked products has diversified investor options, although Bitcoin and Ethereum still dominate flows according to TradingView.

The coming weeks will test whether ETF inflows can sustain price gains in the face of weaker onchain data. Analysts suggest that renewed capital formation onchain, rather than continued reliance on secondary market demand, may be necessary for a sustained bull market according to The Block.