Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Outpace Bitcoin With $3.37 Billion Inflows in 5 Days

Ethereum ETFs continued to dominate the U.S. digital asset market in early August 2025, recording $40 billion in weekly trading volume, driven by sustained net inflows and growing institutional adoption [1]. Over the past five days, Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $3.37 billion in net inflows, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs, which added $966 million in the same period [2]. BlackRock’s ETHA captured $520 million in a single trading day, while Fidelity’s FETH added $57 million, underscoring the momentum in the Ethereum space [2].

The surge in inflows is attributed to a structural shift in market behavior, with analysts noting aggressive corporate accumulation of Ethereum. Exchange-held balances are at historical lows, and over-the-counter (OTC) desks report inventory shortages. Institutional investors are increasingly using equity raises to purchase ETH for corporate treasuries [2]. Erhan Korhaliller, founder of EAK Digital, highlights Ethereum’s support for smart contracts, staking capabilities, and a broader ecosystem as key differentiators from Bitcoin [2].

Ethereum’s ETF inflows have also fueled rising bullish sentiment. ETHA’s assets under management (AUM) have neared $16 billion, signaling growing institutional confidence in the asset [3]. The $3.37 billion in inflows over the past week has coincided with Ethereum’s price reaching near its all-time high of $4,878 [4]. Analysts caution that short-term volatility remains a risk, including the potential for a historical September correction and retail profit-taking [2]. Nonetheless, strong institutional demand has strengthened the case for Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin, with some forecasts suggesting ETH could reach $10,000 within the current cycle [2].

Across the broader ETF market, active ETFs have seen a significant increase in investor interest. Global inflows into active ETFs hit $267 billion in the first half of 2025, a 73% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [5]. These products now account for more than half of all U.S.-listed ETFs, signaling a shift in investor preference toward actively managed strategies [5]. Growth and innovation ETFs also saw $5.6 billion in inflows, reflecting renewed risk-on sentiment [6].

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $205 million in net inflows during the week of August 15, while Ethereum ETFs added $205.17 million, showing sustained momentum [7]. The broader crypto market is also benefiting from these flows, with asset-backed ETFs expanding beyond traditional CLOs to include a wider range of collateralized instruments [8].

These developments highlight a maturing institutional investment landscape for digital assets. While risks remain, the sustained inflows into Ethereum-based ETFs suggest a broader confidence in the cryptocurrency’s utility and future performance [8].

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[1] Bitcoin News Today: Ethereum ETFs Drive Record $40 ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-ethereum-etfs-drive-record-40-billion-weekly-volume-august-2025-2508/)

[2] Ethereum ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin ETFs for Fifth Straight ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-etf-inflows-outpace-bitcoin-175224466.html)

[3] ETHA AUM Nears $16B (https://www.etf.com/sections/daily-etf-flows/etha-aum-nears-16b)

[4] US Spot Ether ETFs Attract $729M Inflows (https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-15-aug-2025/liveblog/123311478.cms)

[5] Active ETFs Exceed 50% of U.S.-Listed ETFs (https://www.tradersmagazine.com/xtra/active-etfs-exceed-50-of-u-s-listed-etfs/)

[6] ETF Daily Fund Inflow Report (https://www.ainvest.com/news/etf-daily-fund-inflow-report-2508-97/)

[7] Aug 15 Crypto Flows: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ... (https://blockchain.news/flashnews/aug-15-crypto-flows-bitcoin-btc-and-ethereum-eth-etf-net-inflows-jump-ishares-blackrock-adds-4-428-btc-and-114-069-eth)

[8] Asset-Backed ETFs: Branching Out Beyond CLOs (https://etfdb.com/news/2025/08/15/branching-out-beyond-clos/)