Ethereum News Today: BlackRock's 101,975 ETH Sale Drives $465M Ethereum ETF Outflow

On August 5, 2025, Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a significant setback, with a total outflow of $465 million. This marked the largest single-day outflow since the launch of these funds, driven primarily by the sale of 101,975 ETH by BlackRock, which accounted for approximately $375 million in value [1]. The move by the largest asset manager in the space ended a 21-day streak of positive inflows into Ethereum ETFs and raised concerns over potential shifts in institutional sentiment [2].

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF was particularly affected, with the firm confirming that the large-scale sale reflected a strategic recalibration in response to evolving market conditions. “This was the largest outflow we’ve seen since launch,” a BlackRock spokesperson stated, highlighting the significance of the transaction [3]. Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) also saw outflows, totaling $55.1 million, adding to the broader trend of withdrawals across Ethereum ETFs [4].

The outflows contrast sharply with the record inflows of $5.4 billion observed in July, underscoring the volatility and uncertainty now permeating the Ethereum ETF landscape [5]. Cumulative outflows in August have already reached $152 million, signaling a shift in investor behavior that may reflect caution in the wake of Ethereum’s recent price fluctuations [6].

Despite the heavy outflows, Ethereum ETFs continue to hold $9.02 billion in assets under management, indicating that the underlying assets remain largely intact. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s price has shown resilience, trading at $3,652.76 at the time of the report, a 2.66% increase in the previous 24 hours [7]. The cryptocurrency has demonstrated strong performance over the course of 2025, with sentiment reaching new highs as prices climbed from the low $2,300s in early February to nearly $3,300 by mid-June [8].

Analysts suggest that the recent outflows may be a sign of strategic rebalancing rather than a long-term loss of confidence in Ethereum’s fundamentals. However, any further withdrawals from ETFs could have a tangible impact on market dynamics, as investors closely monitor the evolving situation [9].

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[1] title: Ethereum ETF Faces $465M Outflows as BlackRock Sells 101K ETH (url: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6891f5b87c289c157e579989/)