Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Outperform Bitcoin with $704 Million Inflows on Third Consecutive Day

Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a three-day inflow surge that outpaces Bitcoin, with Wednesday’s inflows reaching $704 million compared to Bitcoin’s $86.7 million [1]. This marks the third consecutive day that Ethereum ETFs have outperformed their Bitcoin counterparts, with total inflows over the three-day period totaling $2.2 billion for Ethereum versus $330.9 million for Bitcoin [1]. The growing institutional appetite for Ethereum is attributed to factors such as regulatory progress, including the proposed GENIUS Act and the SEC’s supportive remarks on DeFi, as noted by Peter Chung of Presto Labs [1].

The recent inflow trend has coincided with a significant price rally for Ethereum, which has climbed over 60% in the past month, nearing its November 2021 all-time high [1]. This has also led to increased liquidations of short positions, with Ethereum short liquidations hitting $127.41 million in 24 hours [1]. The upward price pressure is further supported by a supply-demand imbalance, as institutional investors have absorbed more than 500,000 ETH in ETF inflows this month, while the Ethereum network has only issued around 450,000 new tokens since the Merge [1].

Standard Chartered recently raised its Ethereum price target to $7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028, citing institutional demand as a key driver [1]. Myriad Markets also reflected optimism, assigning an 86.9% probability that Ethereum will reach $5,000 by January 1, 2026 [1]. Meanwhile, digital asset treasury firms like BitMine continue to expand their investment strategies, further underlining the growing institutional interest in Ethereum [1].

Analysts have pointed to the combination of ETF inflows, corporate balance sheet allocations, and limited Ethereum supply as a formula for sustained upward price pressure [1]. This dynamic has reinforced Ethereum’s position as a preferred asset for institutional investors, particularly as its post-Merge upgrades and ongoing scalability improvements continue to enhance its utility in DeFi and smart contract ecosystems [1].

Sources:

[1] Decrypt, [https://decrypt.co/335154/ethereum-etf-inflows-outperform-bitcoin-for-the-third-day-straight](https://decrypt.co/335154/ethereum-etf-inflows-outperform-bitcoin-for-the-third-day-straight)