Ethereum News Today: US Ethereum ETFs Hit $16.57B AUM as 1-Year Inflow Streak Drives 8% ETH Gain

US Ethereum ETFs marked their one-year trading anniversary on July 23, 2025, amid a sustained inflow streak that has reinforced their role as a cornerstone of the crypto asset class. The nine spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds launched in July 2024 by providers including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale have collectively attracted $8.69 billion in net inflows over the past year, with $3.9 billion of that attributed to a 14-day inflow streak ending in early July [1]. This momentum has propelled the funds to $16.57 billion in assets under management, according to CoinGlass.

The inflow surge has been driven by strong demand in recent weeks, with the ETFs recording some of their largest single-day inflows. On July 16, 2025, the funds collectively absorbed $726.6 million, marking their best-ever inflow day [1]. Over the past 13 trading sessions, net inflows exceeded $4 billion, including a $533 million influx on July 11 [2]. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) has been the top performer, capturing $8.9 billion in inflows—nearly twice the amount of any other ETF in the sector. This has partially offset $4.3 billion in net outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), which has seen investors flee as its discount to net asset value has narrowed [1].

Ethereum’s price performance has mirrored the ETFs’ success, with ETH trading above $3,600 as of July 23—a level that represents an 8% gain over the past year despite a volatile range between $1,500 and $4,000 in 2025 [1]. While Bitcoin spot ETFs have drawn nearly $54.5 billion in inflows since early 2024, Ethereum’s funds have carved a distinct niche. Analysts attribute the ETH ETFs’ resilience to Ethereum’s technical upgrades and institutional adoption, with figures like Nate Geraci of NovaDius Wealth Management noting that six of the ETFs’ top seven inflow days occurred in the past two weeks [1].

The next phase for the ETFs may involve staking integration, as issuers seek to enhance returns for investors by locking tokens to secure the Ethereum network. A staking-enabled ETF for Solana already launched in July 2025, and analysts predict the SEC could approve similar products for Ethereum as early as this month [1]. This innovation could further differentiate Ethereum ETFs from their Bitcoin counterparts, which lack staking mechanisms.

While the inflow streak underscores growing institutional confidence, challenges remain. Ethereum has yet to surpass its $4,900 all-time high from 2021, and broader crypto volatility—exemplified by Dogecoin’s recent decline—highlights market fragility [1]. However, the sustained inflows suggest a shift in how traditional investors approach digital assets, particularly as Ethereum’s scalability advantages over Bitcoin gain traction.

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[1] [Cointelegraph] (https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-ethereum-etfs-1-year-us-market)

[2] [CoinCentral] (https://coincentral.com/spot-ether-etfs-see-533m-inflows-extend-streak-to-13-sessions/)