Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Surge With $729M Inflows as ETH Nears All-Time High

US spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded the second-largest daily inflow on record, totaling $729 million, as Ether approached an all-time high on August 13. This followed a record inflow of $1.02 billion just two days earlier, marking a sharp acceleration in capital flows into the crypto asset [1]. The surge was primarily driven by BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, which captured $500 million and $155 million, respectively [1].

The inflow momentum has been consistent, with spot Ether ETFs attracting approximately $2.3 billion over the past three days—up 8.5% from the previous weekly record of $2.12 billion [1]. Over the last week, Ether ETFs have seen net inflows of $3.07 billion, with seven consecutive days of positive flows. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced outflows during the same period, highlighting a shift in investor preference from Bitcoin to Ethereum [2].

Ether’s price has surged nearly 29% over the past seven days, reaching above $4,700—just 3% away from its all-time high of $4,878, which was set in November 2021 [1]. The rising price has coincided with strong institutional and retail demand for Ether ETFs, as investors seek exposure to Ethereum’s structural advantages and ongoing network upgrades. Analysts have noted that the relationship between price and inflows is becoming more pronounced, with higher Ether prices correlating to larger inflows into ETFs [3].

The inflows into Ether ETFs have also contributed to broader market sentiment, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin in recent sessions. On August 8, Ethereum gained 2% while Bitcoin remained flat, supported by a $1.54 billion influx into ETH ETFs over two days [4]. The trend reflects a broader rotation within the crypto asset class, with investors favoring Ethereum over Bitcoin in the current market cycle [5].

Crypto market observers, including Ted Pillows, have suggested that the “Ethereum FOMO is just getting started,” citing the continued inflow momentum and strong price performance [1]. As of the latest data, total net inflows in Ether funds reached a record $12.1 billion, while total trading volumes also broke a new high of $4.5 billion [1].

The current market dynamics underscore a growing institutional and retail appetite for Ether, particularly through spot ETFs. With Ethereum ETFs attracting more than $1.7 billion in net inflows in August alone, the asset is gaining traction as a preferred investment vehicle [2]. Analysts attribute this shift to Ethereum’s technological advancements and increasing institutional adoption, which are positioning the asset for continued growth [5].

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[1] Spot Ether ETFs See $729M in Second-Biggest Daily Inflows, Outperform Bitcoin ETFs (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/9b7c8-spot-ether-etfs-see-729m-in-second-biggest-daily-inflows-outperform-bitcoin-etfs)

[2] Bitcoin and Ether Near Record Highs (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/bitcoin-ether-near-record-highs-as-treasury-play-keeps-growing)

[3] Ethereum ETFs Draw $704.32 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Stall $244 Million (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-etfs-draw-704-32-million-inflow-bitcoin-etfs-stall-244-million-2508/)

[4] Ethereum and BNB Near All-Time Highs as Bitcoin Hits $70K (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/crypto-analysis/eth/fxstreet-BTCUSDETHUSD-202508141411)

[5] Ether Sprints Ahead of Bitcoin as Institutional Money Rotates In (https://www.ig.com/sg/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-sprints-ahead-of-bitcoin-as-institutional-money-rotates-in-250813)