Ethereum News Today: BlackRock’s ETHA Drives Record $639.8M Inflows in Ethereum ETF Surge

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has surged to new heights in the U.S. ETF market, capturing a significant share of net inflows into Ethereum-based products. On Monday, the fund recorded an impressive $639.8 million in inflows, setting a new benchmark among Ethereum ETFs and demonstrating the firm’s growing influence in the digital asset space. Fidelity’s FETH fund followed closely with a record $277 million in inflows, underscoring broad-based institutional interest in Ethereum [1].

The inflow momentum has continued to build, with Ethereum ETFs collectively seeing $1.02 billion in net inflows on the same day, a sign of strong institutional adoption. This is particularly significant as Ethereum ETFs have now attracted more inflows than their Bitcoin counterparts in recent weeks. Data from SoSoValue showed that Ethereum ETFs have drawn a cumulative $10.83 billion in inflows since May, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded a relatively modest $178.15 million in the same time frame. The growing preference for Ethereum ETFs reflects an evolving view among institutional investors, who are increasingly recognizing the blockchain’s role in decentralized finance and Web3 infrastructure [1].

Industry experts attribute this trend to a combination of regulatory clarity and the strategic allocation of treasury assets by traditional financial institutions. Nick Ruck, Director of LVRG Research, noted that the rising inflows into Ethereum ETFs indicate growing institutional confidence in the asset’s long-term value proposition. Similarly, Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, emphasized that Ethereum’s adoption is being reinforced by ongoing regulatory developments and its expanding use cases in decentralized systems [1].

BlackRock’s dominance in the Ethereum ETF space was further reinforced in August 2025, when its ETHA fund alone recorded over $100 million in inflows within a 24-hour period. This performance helped drive Ethereum’s price above $4,000, a level not seen since the 2021 bull market. The broader ETF inflow trend, amounting to over $6.2 billion since July 2024, marks a significant milestone in institutional adoption and signals the maturation of Ethereum as a mainstream financial asset [2].

As Ethereum ETFs continue to outperform Bitcoin ETFs in recent inflow metrics, the blockchain’s role in institutional portfolios is gaining further legitimacy. With key institutions such as Harvard University investing in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, the broader market is witnessing a shift toward crypto-backed investment vehicles as a core component of asset diversification strategies [3].

The ongoing legislative support for crypto adoption in the U.S., including the recent passage of three major crypto-related bills in the House, is also contributing to the momentum. These developments are reinforcing the credibility of crypto ETFs and encouraging more traditional investors to allocate capital to digital assets [7].

Overall, BlackRock’s leadership in Ethereum ETF inflows highlights a fundamental shift in how institutional investors are evaluating and integrating blockchain assets into their portfolios. As Ethereum continues to attract capital through ETF vehicles, it is increasingly being viewed not just as a speculative asset, but as a foundational component of the digital financial infrastructure.