Ethereum News Today: BlackRock’s ETHA Surges Past $10 Billion AUM in 251 Days on Ethereum Price Surge and Robust Inflows

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has surged past $10 billion in assets under management, achieving the milestone in just 251 days—making it the third-fastest ETF to reach this threshold in the industry’s 32-year history [1]. The fund’s growth accelerated dramatically in the final stretch, doubling from $5 billion to $10 billion within 10 days. This rapid ascent reflects a confluence of rising Ethereum prices and robust capital inflows, with $4.26 billion in net inflows recorded over 14 consecutive days starting July 3, 2025 [2]. On July 24 alone, ETHA added $426.22 million, officially crossing the $10 billion mark [2].

Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas attributes this performance to a “nice combination of both” price appreciation and strong flows. Ethereum’s price surged to nearly $3,850 earlier in July 2025, its highest since December 2024, while the Altseason indicator—a measure of altcoin momentum—hit 85, signaling sustained institutional interest [1]. The fund’s success coincides with broader market dynamics, including favorable regulatory developments. The GENIUS Act, passed under the Trump administration, has bolstered Ethereum’s role as a stablecoin infrastructure platform, enhancing its appeal to diversified crypto portfolios [1].

ETHA’s growth also underscores a strategic shift in institutional allocations. BlackRock sold $561 million in Bitcoin in June 2025, reportedly reallocating those proceeds to Ethereum [1]. This move aligns with Ethereum’s transition to a proof-of-stake model under Ethereum 2.0, which has improved its sustainability credentials. As a result, BlackRock now manages 28% of total crypto ETF assets, with its Ethereum ETFs attracting $20 billion in inflows since their January 2024 launch [1].

While Ethereum ETFs trail Bitcoin products—which dominate the crypto ETF landscape with over $140 billion in AUM—the momentum behind ETHA suggests growing comfort with altcoin exposure. U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs collectively drew $1.1 billion in inflows during the first three days of July 2025 [1]. ETF.com Senior Analyst Sumit Roy notes that Ethereum ETFs, which lagged initially compared to Bitcoin counterparts, have recently gained significant traction, driven by stablecoin innovations and institutional interest in Ethereum-based DeFi protocols [1].

The surge, however, introduces volatility risks. Futures open interest in Ethereum and altcoins jumped 69% to $44 billion since early July, with leveraged long positions incurring $32.9 million in funding fees over the past month [5]. Analysts caution that Ethereum’s tight coupling with altcoins could amplify downside risks if market momentum stalls. Despite Bitcoin’s 64% dominance of the crypto market, Ethereum’s market capitalization swelled by $120 billion in two weeks, reaching $440 billion [1].

Institutional adoption is further evident in recent transactions, including World Liberty Financial’s acquisition of 3,473 ETH units [6]. Meanwhile, a Gallup poll reveals that 45% of U.S. investors now view cryptocurrencies as long-term investments [1]. These trends suggest that Ethereum ETFs are nearing a critical mass of demand, potentially reshaping the crypto investment landscape.

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[1] [BlackRock Boosts Ethereum Holdings Amid Surging Altcoin Rally](https://coinfomania.com/blackrock-ethereum-altcoin-rally-2025/)

[2] [Spot Ether ETFs See $533M Inflows, Extend Streak to 13 Sessions](https://coincentral.com/spot-ether-etfs-see-533m-inflows-extend-streak-to-13-sessions/)

[5] [Altcoin Leverage Balloons to $44 Billion, Setting Up Whipsaw Volatility](https://cryptoslate.com/altcoin-leverage-balloons-to-44-billion-setting-up-whipsaw-volatility/)

[6] [World Liberty Financial Acquires 3473 ETH as Institutions Eye Ethereum](https://coincentral.com/world-liberty-financial-acquires-3400-eth-as-institutions-eye-ethereum/)