Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Outperform Bitcoin with $2.4B Inflows vs. $827M in Six Days

U.S. spot Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant inflows on July 25, 2025, reflecting renewed institutional and retail confidence in the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum ETFs outperformed Bitcoin counterparts in both daily and cumulative figures, signaling a shift in capital allocation toward the second-largest cryptocurrency.

On July 25, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $231 million in net inflows, marking 15 consecutive days of positive capital flows, according to Coinpedia [1]. This performance extended a broader trend observed over the preceding six trading days, during which Ethereum ETFs accumulated $2.39 billion in inflows, dwarfing Bitcoin ETFs’ $827 million for the same period [2]. The disparity highlighted growing institutional interest in Ethereum-based products, with BlackRock’s ETHA ETF emerging as a key driver, as noted by AInvest [3].

Bitcoin ETFs also saw a $130.8 million inflow on July 25, with approximately 1,100 BTC purchased across regulated funds [1]. However, Ethereum’s performance far exceeded expectations, attracting $452.8 million in net inflows for the day—a figure that underscored its dominance in capturing market capital during a period of heightened volatility. Over six days through July 25, Ethereum ETFs outperformed Bitcoin by nearly threefold, with total inflows of $2.4 billion compared to $827 million [2].

The momentum behind Ethereum ETFs was further reinforced by a 16-day streak of positive inflows as of July 23, 2025, with total net assets reaching $20.66 billion, per SoSoValue data [4]. This resilience contrasted with Bitcoin ETFs, which, while recording inflows, lagged significantly in both daily and multi-day comparisons [5]. Analysts attributed Ethereum’s edge to its utility in decentralized finance (DeFi) and enterprise applications, though the exact drivers remain speculative [6].

Cumulative inflows for Ethereum ETFs in July 2025 alone surpassed $4.4 billion, a figure that exceeded the total inflows from the preceding 12 months [7]. This surge coincided with optimism surrounding Ethereum’s network upgrades and regulatory developments, with major asset managers increasingly allocating capital to Ethereum-based products. Institutional investors have positioned themselves as key players in this trend, reflecting confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value proposition [3].

While Bitcoin’s role as a digital store of value remains undisputed, the diverging inflow patterns suggest investors are prioritizing Ethereum’s growth potential amid a broader shift toward utility-driven assets. The sustained momentum in Ethereum ETFs underscores the evolving dynamics of the crypto market, where technological advancements and regulatory clarity are reshaping institutional strategies.

Sources:

[1] [Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Strong Inflows ...] [https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/bitcoin-and-ethereum-spot-etfs-see-strong-inflows-marking-positive-shift/]

[2] [Ethereum ETFs See $2.4B in Flows vs. $827M For Bitcoin ...] [https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/07/25/ethereum-etfs-see-2-4b-in-flows-vs-827m-for-bitcoin-in-six-days/]

[3] [Ethereum ETFs See $231M Inflow, Institutional Interest ...] [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-etfs-231m-inflow-institutional-interest-surges-2507/]

[4] [Spot Ether ETFs Hit $453M in Inflows, Extend 16-Day Streak] [https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-ether-etfs-log-453m-inflows-extend-16-day-streak]

[5] [Ethereum ETFs Attract $2.4B in Six Days, Surpassing Bitcoin] [https://phemex.com/news/article/ethereum-etfs-see-24b-inflows-in-six-days-outpacing-bitcoin_13727]

[6] [Crypto Weekly Wrap: 25th July 2025] [https://www.iconomi.com/blog/crypto-weekly-wrap-25th-july-2025]

[7] [Ethereum ETFs outperform Bitcoin as institutional interest ...] [https://cryptoslate.com/ethereum-etfs-soar-past-bitcoin-in-new-flows-as-institutional-focus-shifts/]