Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETF Inflows Surpass $2.3B in 6 Days Outpacing Bitcoin

Ethereum has recently outpaced Bitcoin in terms of ETF inflows, with over $2.3 billion pouring into Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds within just six days, according to data from SoSoValue [1]. This marks a significant shift in the crypto market, as Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin in daily inflows for three consecutive days in August 2025, driven largely by strong institutional demand from the U.S. market [1]. The inflows have pushed Ethereum’s price to nearly $4,900, with BlackRock’s ETHA ETF fund capturing the largest portion of the inflow surge, receiving $640 million in a single day [1].

This outperformance highlights Ethereum’s growing appeal, particularly among institutional investors, following its transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism—commonly referred to as the Merge [1]. The shift has been seen as a pivotal moment in Ethereum’s evolution, improving its energy efficiency and scalability, and potentially making it more attractive to traditional financial institutions. Analysts suggest that Ethereum’s increasing role as a foundational layer for decentralized finance and Web3 innovation has contributed to the growing interest [1]. Nick Ruck, Director at LVRG Research, noted that investors are recognizing Ethereum’s dual function as both a store of value and a platform for innovation [1].

The surge in institutional investment is further reflected in the growing Ethereum treasury holdings by corporations. BitMine, SharpLinkGaming, and The Ether Machine reportedly hold substantial amounts of ETH, collectively accounting for over 1.6 million ETH (approximately $6.4 billion). Standard Chartered has predicted that these treasuries could expand to hold 10% of the total supply over time, potentially injecting an additional $50 billion into the market [1]. The bank has also raised its price target for Ethereum, forecasting a price of $7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028, contingent on continued institutional demand [1]. According to its analysis, there is an 86.9% probability that Ethereum will reach $5,000 by January 1, 2026.

The sustained inflows have also been supported by favorable regulatory developments and increased allocations from traditional finance (TradFi) treasuries, according to Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research. He emphasized that these factors are helping to build deep liquidity pools and solidify Ethereum’s role in mainstream crypto adoption [1]. Over the past month, Ethereum has surged over 50%, compared to just 2% for Bitcoin. Since mid-April to early August, the ETH-USD pair has shown a steady upward trend, with swing lows rising from $3,200 to $3,729 and highs moving from $3,936 to $4,013 [1].

With daily transactions hitting a record 1.74 million on August 6 and over 15% of the total supply currently staked, Ethereum appears well-positioned to maintain a price level above $4,000. Institutional and whale buying have been cited as the primary drivers behind the ETF inflows, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as a key asset in the evolving crypto landscape [1].

Source: [1] Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Smash $2.3B in Under a Week (https://thebitjournal.com/how-ethereum-etf-inflows-outperformed-bitcoin/)