Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETPs Surge With $268M Inflows Amid U.S. Retirement Policy Shift

The cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) market witnessed a notable recovery in the latest week, with $572 million in net inflows, reversing a prior week of outflows. Among the major cryptocurrencies, Ethereum-based ETPs led the charge, drawing $268 million in fresh capital. This brought the year-to-date inflow total for Ethereum to $8.2 billion, while assets under management (AUM) for Ethereum ETPs surged to a record $32.6 billion [1].

The inflow momentum was supported by a pivotal U.S. policy development. Authorities signaled that digital assets could be included in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that spurred $1.57 billion in investment flows in the latter half of the week. This marked a sharp turnaround from earlier in the week, when outflows reached $1 billion amid concerns over weak U.S. payroll data and fears of slower economic growth [2].

Bitcoin, which had seen two consecutive weeks of outflows, also attracted $260 million in inflows. The renewed interest in Bitcoin coincided with a price rebound, while bearish sentiment waned, evidenced by a $4 million outflow in products betting against the asset [3].

Ethereum’s dominance in the inflow narrative was further reinforced by derivatives activity. Open interest in Ethereum options hit $13.75 billion, the highest level for 2025 to date, approaching the $14.6 billion peak seen in March 2024 [4]. This indicates a surge in trading activity and investor positioning aligned with Ethereum’s recent price performance, which touched $4,000 by week’s end.

Other altcoins also saw modest inflows, with Solana, XRP, and Near gaining $21.8 million, $18.4 million, and $10.1 million respectively. This suggests a growing appetite for diversified exposure across the broader crypto market [5].

Among ETP providers, BlackRock’s iShares crypto ETF remained the largest by AUM, drawing $294 million in inflows for the week, although this marked a 61% drop from the previous week. BlackRock now holds $98.9 billion in crypto assets under management, inching closer to the $100 billion milestone [6]. Competitors Grayscale and Bitwise also posted inflows of $87 million and $95 million, respectively, while Fidelity recorded $55 million in outflows.

Regionally, the U.S. led with $608 million in inflows, followed by Canada with $16.5 million. In contrast, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland experienced combined outflows of $54.3 million. This geographic contrast highlights the uneven global adoption of crypto ETPs and the strong influence of regulatory developments [7].

The week’s performance reflects a broader trend of renewed investor confidence in digital assets, particularly Ethereum, as it continues to attract institutional-grade investment products and regulatory acceptance. With ETP inflows and AUM hitting new highs, Ethereum is increasingly being positioned as a mainstream asset class, supported by both price action and regulatory tailwinds.

Sources:

[1] (https://www.cointribune.com/en/ethereum-leads-etp-inflows-as-crypto-market-recovers-572-million-last-week/)

[2] (https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-etps-post-572m-inflows-bitcoin-ether-rally)

[3] (https://www.ainvest.com/news/digital-asset-investments-rebound-572m-inflows-2508/)

[4] (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-11-2025-crypto-news-today-crypto-etp-inflows-hit-572m-as-bitcoin-and-ether-prices-rebound-ether-leads-with-record-gains-28170****86369)

[5] (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1030773-20250812)