Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Surge 120% in Inflows Since April Driving Price to Six-Month High

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed the $5.5 billion mark in inflows since their inception, with over $3.3 billion flowing into these investment vehicles since mid-April. This surge in institutional interest has been driven by several factors, including the basis yield on Ethereum returning to double-digit territory for the first time since December 2024 and increased open interest in CME Ethereum futures contracts.

Ethereum’s price has responded positively to this institutional buying pressure, reaching a six-month high of $3,481.58 before stabilizing around $3,427. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has been a significant contributor to this momentum, achieving a record $489 million in inflows on July 17. Over the previous five trading sessions, ETHA alone captured $1.25 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of its total accumulation since its launch. BlackRock’s current Ethereum holdings now total $6.94 billion USD.

The momentum extended beyond BlackRock’s offering, with all U.S. Ethereum ETFs registering record daily inflows of $726.74 million, surpassing the previous benchmark of $430 million. Fidelity’s FETH contributed $113.31 million, while Grayscale’s mini trust added $54.18 million, both achieving their strongest performance in months.

With ETFs currently managing 5 million ETH, representing 4.02% of Ethereum’s $413 billion market capitalization, demand strongly exceeds available supply. Ethereum-focused treasuries hold $5.3 billion worth of ETH and are acquiring tokens at a rate 36 times the daily ETH production rate. Additionally, ETH investment funds have maintained 12 consecutive weeks of positive inflows, including $996 million in the most recent week alone.

SharpLink Gaming, currently the largest corporate Ethereum holder, recently purchased an additional $68.4 million of Ethereum, elevating its total holdings to $1.10 billion worth of ETH. Meanwhile, Bit Digital liquidated its entire Bitcoin position, redirecting those funds into an Ether allocation. President Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has also recently acquired $4.99 million worth of ETH.

While Ethereum lacks Bitcoin’s scarcity characteristics, potentially diminishing its store-of-value proposition, its staking reward capability makes institutional adoption particularly appealing to certain firms. With the SEC apparently relaxing its stance on staking-as-a-service enforcement, companies are increasingly comfortable incorporating ETH staking into their treasury strategies without regulatory concerns.

Crypto investor and OKX exchange partner Ted Pillows notes that ETH is following a similar trajectory to the 2016-17 market cycle. Following the recent $3,200 breakout, he anticipates a $4,000 price recovery in the near term, followed by a more substantial rally thereafter. Prominent market maker Wintermute has also indicated that minimal ETH remains available through OTC desks, suggesting demand is overwhelming supply. When such conditions emerge, price movements typically accelerate rapidly, which many view as another catalyst supporting the $4,000 target.

The ETH/USD chart displays upward momentum supported by an ascending channel formation. Following a decisive breakout within the channel, Ethereum is currently experiencing minor consolidation below the $3,519 resistance level. Price action maintains position above the Ichimoku cloud, indicating bullish momentum and underlying support, with the cloud providing a foundation around $3,200. Technical analysis suggests two potential scenarios: a brief retracement toward the previous breakout zone (approximately $3,400), followed by a recovery, or a direct continuation to challenge the $3,519–$3,664 resistance range. Provided the price remains above the cloud and the ascending channel structure holds, the bullish perspective remains valid, with probable targets around $3,650–$3,664 in the short term. A sustained breach below $3,300 would threaten the bullish configuration and potentially reactivate the $3,100 support zone.