Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Outperform Bitcoin with $4.1B Inflows, 70% Gains Since April

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs have experienced a notable shift in investor behavior, with Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin in recent inflow trends. On July 24, 2025, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $231 million, extending a streak of 15 consecutive days of positive flows [1]. This performance contrasts with Bitcoin ETFs, which saw a $227 million net inflow on the same day, reversing a three-day outflow streak but remaining overshadowed by Ethereum’s momentum. The sustained inflows signal growing institutional and retail confidence in Ethereum’s ecosystem, particularly amid ongoing upgrades and expanding use cases in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) [1].

Ethereum’s ETF inflows have been particularly robust, with $533 million in net inflows reported on July 24, marking 13 consecutive days of gains and pushing total inflows above $4 billion since the trend began [2]. This outperformance highlights a reallocation of capital away from Bitcoin, which faced $89 million in outflows on the same day [2]. Major asset managers, including BlackRock, have led Ethereum ETF inflows, contributing $404 million on July 24 alone [3]. Over the past 10 days, Ethereum ETFs have attracted cumulative inflows exceeding $3 billion, further cementing the altcoin’s dominance over Bitcoin in ETF performance [3].

The divergence in investor sentiment reflects broader market dynamics. Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin by 70% since April lows, according to trader Michaël van de Poppe, who attributes the $3 billion inflow surge to improved technical conditions for ETH [5]. Van de Poppe, in a YouTube update, projects a potential price target of $4,000 for Ethereum if inflows continue unimpeded, a forecast based on Fibonacci extensions and on-chain analysis [5]. This optimism is supported by rising on-chain metrics, including a 15% increase in Ethereum network transaction volumes and a 10% rise in active addresses over the past week [6]. However, the analyst cautions that Bitcoin’s performance could indirectly affect Ethereum, as a pullback in BTC might drag ETH lower [5].

The ETF inflow trend underscores a broader paradigm shift in institutional crypto adoption. While spot Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed over $10 billion in net inflows recently, Ethereum’s sustained outflows highlight a rotation toward altcoins, a phenomenon dubbed “altseason” by market observers [7]. Ethereum’s infrastructure, including layer-2 solutions and AI-related projects, has positioned it as a focal point for capital inflows, with heightened trading volumes correlating to ETF activity [8]. Analysts suggest this trend reflects institutional prioritization of Ethereum’s scalable infrastructure and active development roadmap over Bitcoin’s more static protocol [4].

Despite the current momentum, forecasts should be treated with caution. Van de Poppe’s $4,000 target for Ethereum is speculative, as market volatility could disrupt these projections. Additionally, Bitcoin’s recent outflows, though smaller in dollar terms, indicate uncertainty among investors in the leading cryptocurrency [4]. If Bitcoin stabilizes, Ethereum’s ETF inflow trend may face headwinds. Nonetheless, Ethereum’s 12-day streak of outperforming Bitcoin in ETF flows marks a critical inflection point, with institutions likely to continue evaluating Ethereum’s role in diversified crypto portfolios [9].

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[7] [Tide Capital Reveals Crypto Paradigm Shift in Institutional Era] https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9499147/tide-capital-reveals-crypto-paradigm-shift-in-institutional-era

[8] [Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin in Spot ETF Inflows. Where Is ...] https://cryptorank.io/insights/analytics/ethereum-beats-bitcoin-etfs

[9] [Ethereum ETFs See Over $500M Inflows In 1 Day, As ...] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-983618-20250724