Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs End 8-Day Inflow Streak With $59.3M Outflow on August 13

Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen their first outflow in over a week, ending a sustained period of inflows that had drawn significant capital into the funds. On August 13, 2025, Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $59.3 million, bringing an end to an eight-day streak that had cumulatively seen inflows of nearly $3.7 billion [1]. This shift occurred as Ether’s price pulled back from a level just 2% below its 2021 all-time high of $4,878, trading at approximately $4,450 at the time of reporting [1].

The price movement reflects a consolidation phase following a strong month-long rally, during which Ethereum climbed nearly 30%. The ETF performance remains a key barometer of institutional sentiment, especially since the launch of U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs in mid-2024. These funds have attracted more than $12.6 billion in net inflows, underscoring continued interest from both institutional and retail investors [1].

Despite the outflow on August 13, Ethereum ETFs have maintained a strong net inflow trend over the past 30 days, with inflows totaling nearly $6 billion and outflows amounting to just $600 million [3]. This dominance over Bitcoin ETFs has been notable, with Ethereum ETFs recording record net inflows of approximately $1.0 billion on August 14, led by major providers such as BlackRock and Fidelity [4]. A day later, Ethereum ETFs saw another significant inflow of $729 million, marking the second-highest daily inflow for the product class [6].

Market observers remain divided on the significance of the outflow. Some argue that consistent inflows are essential for Ethereum to surpass its previous high, with forecasts from analysts suggesting the price could reach as high as $10,000 if the current momentum continues [1]. Others note that social media chatter around Ethereum remains less intense than that surrounding Bitcoin, a trend historically associated with potential outperformance of Ethereum in the near term [1].

Additionally, nearly $3.9 billion worth of staked Ether is currently in the withdrawal queue, indicating that if the price rises further, profit-taking could accelerate [1]. Nonetheless, analysts highlight that heavy accumulation by corporate treasuries and ETFs has helped offset selling pressure — a dynamic that traders are closely monitoring as Ether attempts to break through previous resistance levels [1].

Ethereum’s on-chain activity also suggests growing network usage, with transaction volume rising by 288% over a recent period [8]. Combined with the sustained inflow into ETFs, these factors indicate that Ethereum may continue its long-term upward trajectory, despite the recent short-term volatility.

[1] Coindoo, "Ethereum ETFs Break Inflow Streak as Price Struggles Below All-Time High", https://coindoo.com/ethereum-etfs-break-inflow-streak-as-price-struggles-below-all-time-high/

[2] The, "Spot Ether ETFs See Outflows After Influx", https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-16-aug-2025/liveblog/123325936.cms

[3] FastBull, "Ether's rally turns corporate - on the road to $16K?", https://m.fastbull.com/news-detail/ethers-rally-turns-corporate--on-the-road-4339737_0

[4] Mitrade, "The big surge: ETF money floodgates are open", https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1040597-20250815

[6] Mitrade, "Ethereum Price Forecast: Surge in validator exits and ...", https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1041274-20250815

[8] Kosta Gushterov, "Ethereum’s On-chain Volume Surges 288% — Is a Breakout Next?", https://cryptodnes.bg/en/tag/layer-2/