Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Attract $1.0 Billion in Record Single-Day Inflows

Investors poured over $1 billion into Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on August 11, 2025, setting a new record for single-day inflows into the asset class [1]. This marked a dramatic increase from the previous record of $726.6 million, which had been set in July. The surge in capital underscores growing institutional and retail confidence in Ethereum, as the cryptocurrency’s price climbed toward $4,800, nearing its all-time high [1].

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust was the largest recipient of the inflows, capturing approximately $640 million. Fidelity’s FETH product followed with $277 million, while Grayscale added $80 million. Altogether, nine Ethereum ETFs participated in the historic move, collectively managing over $10 billion in assets [1]. The inflows have also contributed to a broader market rally, with Ethereum surging nearly 26% in seven days and over 50% in the past month according to CoinGecko [1].

The price of ETH reached $4,000 per coin in early August and climbed further to over $4,500 by late week. The upward trend reflects increased demand and a broader understanding of Ethereum’s role in the crypto ecosystem, particularly as the backbone for stablecoins. Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg Intelligence noted that Ethereum’s rising price is reinforcing investor sentiment, potentially creating a self-fulfilling cycle of demand and price appreciation [1]. The accessibility of Ethereum through stablecoins and ETF vehicles has helped attract a wider range of investors, including those with a more conservative risk profile.

Institutional adoption has also accelerated. The inflows in August 2025 into Ethereum ETFs surpassed the amount of ETH issued since the network’s “merge” in September 2022 [2]. Year-to-date inflows into Ethereum ETFs have reached $8.2 billion, representing about 1.5% of the cryptocurrency’s total market capitalization [4]. This trend has also led to increased corporate adoption, with institutional treasuries acquiring ETH at a faster pace than Bitcoin. Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered Bank highlighted that corporate treasuries are now acquiring ETH at twice the rate of BTC, a shift that could influence long-term adoption trends [1].

The inflows have also aligned with broader regulatory developments. The enactment of the GENIUS Act by former U.S. President Donald Trump created a clearer regulatory framework for stablecoins, increasing institutional confidence in Ethereum-based assets [1]. This legislative clarity has likely contributed to the growing inflows into Ethereum ETFs and the positive sentiment in the market.

Ethereum ETFs have outperformed their Bitcoin counterparts in terms of daily inflows, signaling a shift in institutional capital toward the second-largest cryptocurrency [6]. This trend has been further reinforced by BlackRock’s recent purchase of 150,000 ETH, indicating continued institutional interest [8]. The firm’s ETHA fund has seen record inflows in recent days, reflecting strong demand for Ethereum exposure.

With Ethereum ETFs continuing to attract record inflows and the price showing resilience, many investors are optimistic about the asset’s near-term prospects. The cryptocurrency community widely anticipates Ethereum setting a new all-time high in the current year, with a probability of 89% as of the latest data [1].

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[1] Ethereum ETFs Smash Daily Record With Over $1 Billion in ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-etfs-smash-daily-record-191254644.html)

[2] Ethereum ETF Flows in August Blow Past Post-Merge Token ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-etf-flows-august-blow-193554787.html)

[4] Ethereum Reclaims $4600 With Unprecedented $1 Billion ... (https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:39eb81f5a094b:0-ethereum-reclaims-4-600-with-unprecedented-1-billion-in-spot-etf-inflow/)

[6] Ethereum ETFs smash Bitcoin with $1 billion in a day (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ethereum-etfs-smash-bitcoin-with-1-billion-in-a-day/ar-AA1Kncfw)

[8] Ethereum ETF Inflows Hit $1B Record as BlackRock's ... (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/ethereum-eth-price-prediction-ethereum-etf-inflows-hit-1b-record-as-blackrocks-150000-eth-buy-sparks-all-time-high-hopes)