Ethereum News Today: Bitcoin Nears Record High as ETFs Draw $3.24B Institutional Inflows

Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate the crypto market with record inflows into spot ETFs, while Remittix emerges as a contender in the cross-border payments sector. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $3.24 billion in the week ending October 3, 2025, marking the second-highest weekly inflow since their January 2024 launchBitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 10-Month High as Institutional Money Floods In^[3]. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with $1.8 billion in inflows, pushing its total assets to $96.2 billion. Bitcoin's price rose to $122,777, within 1.1% of its all-time high, while its market cap surged to $2.448 trillionBitcoin Price Nears All-Time High with $985M ETF Inflows^[1].

Ethereum ETFs also experienced a rebound, with $1.3 billion in net inflows following a prior week of outflowsBitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 10-Month High as Institutional Money Floods In^[3]. BlackRock's ETHA ETF captured $691.7 million, representing two-thirds of Ethereum ETF volume. Ethereum's price climbed to $4,502.39, supported by a $544.369 billion market cap. Analysts attribute the sustained inflows to growing institutional confidence and Ethereum's Layer-2 developments, which enhance scalabilityInstitutional Inflows Boost BTC and ETH ETFs in US^[2].

The surge in ETF demand reflects broader institutional adoption. Vincent Liu of Kronos Research noted that Bitcoin's price gains are driven by ETF inflows, outpacing mining supplyBitcoin ETF Inflows Hit 10-Month High as Institutional Money Floods In^[3]. Institutional buyers acquired Bitcoin at a rate of 1,430 coins per day, exceeding miner production. For Ethereum, ETFs and corporate treasuries added 93,427 ETH in a single week, signaling renewed interest in the assetInstitutional Inflows Boost BTC and ETH ETFs in US^[2].

Remittix (RTX), a blockchain-based cross-border payment platform, is gaining traction as a potential disruptor in the $190 trillion global payments marketRemittix ($RTX) Price Prediction 2025, 2030 and Beyond - BTCC^[5]. Its presale, which raised $25 million as of May 2025, targets a fiat-bridging solution for crypto-to-bank transfers. Analysts project the $RTX token could reach $0.205 by 2030, contingent on expanding utility such as fee discounts or revenue-sharing mechanismsRemittix Token Price History^[6]. Early investors have seen the token price climb from $0.0185 in December 2024 to $0.1080 by mid-May 2025Ethereum Price Prediction 2025: Can ETH Finally Hit $10,000?^[7].

Technical and on-chain metrics reinforce bullish sentiment for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ethereum's RSI signaled a "buy" at 40 in April 2025, historically preceding major rallies. The asset's total value locked (TVL) hit a three-year high of $78.2 billion in October 2025, with weekly network fees rising 139% to $14 million. Bitcoin's staking rate remains high, with 34 million coins locked in contracts, reducing circulating supply.

Regulatory developments and macroeconomic conditions will shape future trajectories. While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet approved spot Ethereum ETFs, their potential launch could drive billions in inflowsEthereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Reach $10K?^[9]. For Remittix, scalability and real-world adoption-such as partnerships with payment processors-will determine its long-term successRemittix ($RTX) Price Prediction 2025, 2030 and Beyond - BTCC^[5].