Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Outpace Bitcoin with $2.85 Billion Weekly Inflows

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have recorded their strongest week of performance to date, with combined trading volumes hitting a record $40 billion in early August 2025. The surge in activity was driven primarily by Ethereum-based products, which saw a dramatic increase in investor interest. Ether ETFs alone generated over $17 billion in volume during the week, shattering previous benchmarks and signaling a notable shift in institutional and retail market dynamics [1].

The net inflows for Ethereum ETFs were particularly robust, with a single week’s inflow hitting $2.85 billion, the highest ever recorded for the product class. This strong performance was underscored by a $1.01 billion net inflow on a single day earlier in the week, marking the largest daily inflow in the history of Ether ETFs [2]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs also saw substantial inflows, with $561.95 million in net inflow during the same period, though trailing significantly behind Ethereum [3].

The renewed interest coincided with price movements in the broader crypto market. Bitcoin briefly climbed to $124,000 before retracing to $117,600, while Ethereum approached its 2021 peak, reaching $4,784 before settling at $4,486. Analysts attribute the momentum to strong institutional demand and a growing perception of Ethereum as a viable investment vehicle through ETF structures [4].

The revival in Ethereum ETF flows is part of a broader trend that has seen crypto ETFs attract over $40 billion in weekly volume for the first time ever. This level of activity is comparable to that of traditional asset classes such as top-10 stocks or leading ETFs, highlighting the increasing mainstream adoption of digital assets [5].

The momentum in Ethereum ETFs has even outpaced that of Bitcoin ETFs for several consecutive days, with Ether ETFs seeing $3.37 billion in inflows compared to Bitcoin’s $966 million in one week [6]. Institutional investors, in particular, appear to be driving the trend, as they look to capitalize on Ethereum’s improved fundamentals and network upgrades.

Despite the strong inflows, Ethereum ETFs experienced a brief pause in the buying streak on August 15, with $59.3 million in net outflows recorded for the first time in nearly a week. However, the overall performance remains exceptionally strong, with cumulative flows for the first half of August already exceeding $3 billion [7].

The market’s response has drawn comparisons to the early success of Bitcoin ETFs, which saw rapid inflows and price appreciation after their launch earlier in the year. Analysts have suggested that Ethereum ETFs could follow a similar trajectory, though caution has been expressed regarding the time it may take for Ether to reclaim its all-time high [8].

The renewed momentum in spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs reflects a broader shift in investor sentiment, with digital assets increasingly viewed as legitimate components of diversified portfolios. As the market continues to evolve, the performance of these ETFs will serve as a key indicator of the broader adoption and institutional acceptance of crypto assets.

Source:

[1] Bitcoinist.com - [https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-hit-record-40b-volume-in-week/](https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-hit-record-40b-volume-in-week/)

[2] Coindoo.com - [https://coindoo.com/spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-record-strongest-week-yet/](https://coindoo.com/spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-record-strongest-week-yet/)

[3] CoinCentral.com - [https://coincentral.com/ethereum-etf-flows-hit-220m-for-the-week-analysts-favor-unilabs-for-higher-q4-returns/](https://coincentral.com/ethereum-etf-flows-hit-220m-for-the-week-analysts-favor-unilabs-for-higher-q4-returns/)

[5] AInvest.com - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-ethereum-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-crypto-etfs-hit-40-billion-weekly-volume-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-ethereum-etfs-outpace-bitcoin-crypto-etfs-hit-40-billion-weekly-volume-2508/)

[6] Bitrue.com - [https://www.bitrue.com/blog/ethereum-etf-inflows-surpass-bitcoin-2025](https://www.bitrue.com/blog/ethereum-etf-inflows-surpass-bitcoin-2025)

[7] TradingView.com - [https://www.tradingview.com/news/cryptonews:2a3758e82094b:0-spot-ethereum-etfs-post-59m-outflows-breaking-8-day-3-7b-buying-streak/](https://www.tradingview.com/news/cryptonews:2a3758e82094b:0-spot-ethereum-etfs-post-59m-outflows-breaking-8-day-3-7b-buying-streak/)