Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Surge With $5.43B Inflows in July 2025

Institutional demand for digital assets surged in July 2025, driven by record inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. U.S.-listed crypto ETFs collectively recorded $12.8 billion in net inflows for the month, the highest on record, with spot Ethereum ETFs capturing $5.43 billion—nearly a 369% increase from June [2]. This outperformed Bitcoin ETFs, which attracted $6 billion in net inflows, marking their third-best month on record [6]. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF, which surpassed $10 billion in assets under management, became a benchmark for institutional adoption of the asset class [3].

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant price movements during the month. Bitcoin hit a peak near $123,153 before retreating to $115,000, reflecting the direct impact of ETF-driven demand [1]. However, by early August, Bitcoin had fallen to a three-week low amid macroeconomic concerns, despite continued institutional inflows [6]. Ethereum, in contrast, surged 54% in July, outperforming Bitcoin in both price and inflow performance [1].

The momentum in Ethereum ETFs was attributed to growing speculative activity and DeFi-related interest. Ethereum-based ETFs maintained strong inflow trends, drawing 13% more capital than Bitcoin ETFs over the past two months [10]. Meanwhile, the broader market faced volatility, as macroeconomic headwinds—including weaker-than-expected jobs data—prompted warnings of potential corrections. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicted a 19% price correction in the market due to these factors [1].

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady between 4.25% and 4.5% also influenced market behavior, as investors weighed the implications for risk assets like cryptocurrencies [1]. Despite this, the inflows into Ethereum ETFs remained robust, signaling continued confidence in the asset’s long-term potential. Mark Yusko, a prominent fund manager, forecasted $300 billion in institutional capital could flow into the crypto market over the next 12 months, driven by the approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs [1].

However, the market’s resilience was tested by a sharp outflow from Bitcoin ETFs. A single-day exodus of $812.25 million marked the second-largest outflow in the history of such products [4], highlighting the inherent volatility and sensitivity to macroeconomic signals. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs continued to attract capital, reinforcing their role as a leading asset in the ETF-driven crypto market [9].

The broader crypto market showed mixed signals, with the CoinDesk 20 Index reflecting a cooling trend in August [5]. Nonetheless, the institutional demand demonstrated in July underscored the sector’s potential for sustained growth. If macroeconomic and regulatory conditions remain favorable, the momentum seen in the second half of 2025 could extend into the next quarter.

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[1] Ethereum surged 54% in July, outperforming Bitcoin, driven by spot ETF inflows and DeFi activity (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-surged-54-july-outperforming-bitcoin-driven-spot-etf-inflows-defi-activity-2508/)

[2] Spot Ethereum ETFs surge with $5.43B inflows in July 2025 (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-spot-ethereum-etfs-surge-5-43b-inflows-july-2025-369-jump-june-2508/)

[3] BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Surpasses $10 Billion Despite market dip (https://coincentral.com/blackrocks-ethereum-etf-surpasses-10-billion-despite-market-dip-suggesting-the-eth-top-isnt-in-just-yet/)

[4] Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $812M as Ether ETFs Break 20-day inflow streak (https://cryptonews.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-bleed-812m-as-ether-etfs-break-20-day-inflow-streak/)

[5] Crypto ETFs: Unprecedented $12.8 Billion Inflows Ignite Market Surge (https://coinstats.app/news/24e4511e82a04b6527876754309dd10640f73edf4dcdfefbfb46104dc641a0b3_Crypto-ETFs-Unprecedented-128-Billion-Inflows-Ignite-Market-Surge)

[6] Bitcoin pulls back to three-week low after record-breaking July (https://www.siliconvalley.com/2025/08/01/bitcoin-pulls-back-to-three-week-low-after-record-breaking-july/)

[9] Bitcoin ETF Inflows Plummet to $72 Million as Ethereum ETFs Dominate (https://www.tradingnews.com/news/bitcoin-etf-inflows-plummet-to-72-million-usd)

[10] SharpLink Buys the Dip and Adds $100M-Worth of $ETH to ... (https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:79be1f143094b:0-sharplink-buys-the-dip-and-adds-100m-worth-of-eth-to-its-treasury-as-best-stands-to-gain/)