Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Pulls $133 Million Inflow as Bitcoin Suffers $404 Million Outflow

Crypto investment products experienced a notable shift in investor behavior last week, as the sector recorded a $223 million outflow, ending a 15-week streak of inflows. This marked a sharp contrast to the beginning of the week, which saw $883 million in inflows before sentiment turned negative. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, attributed the outflow to broader U.S. macroeconomic factors, including hawkish signals from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and stronger-than-expected economic data, which created a risk-off environment [1].

Despite a later report showing weaker-than-expected payroll data that hinted at a potential dovish Fed stance, the overall market sentiment remained cautious, leading to heavy outflows, especially on Friday, when over $1 billion left the sector [1]. However, Butterfill emphasized that over the past 30 days, digital asset investments still saw a net inflow of $12.2 billion—nearly half of the year’s total inflows—and suggested that the recent outflow could be attributed to minor profit-taking [1].

Ethereum emerged as a standout performer, securing $133 million in inflows last week despite experiencing notable losses toward the end of the period. This brought Ethereum’s year-to-date inflows to approximately $8 billion, underscoring strong investor interest in the asset. In contrast, Bitcoin saw a significant outflow of $404 million, driven by negative sentiment that overshadowed positive movements in other parts of the market. Nevertheless, Bitcoin’s year-to-date inflows remain robust at around $20 billion, reflecting its continued appeal despite volatility from shifting monetary policies [1].

The trend also extended to other altcoins, with XRP, Solana, and SEI recording inflows of $31.2 million, $8.8 million, and $5.8 million, respectively. Meanwhile, Litecoin and Sui saw smaller outflows of $0.2 million and $0.8 million, suggesting that capital is increasingly flowing into more promising digital assets [1].

The divergence between Bitcoin and Ethereum highlights shifting investor priorities. While Bitcoin remains the dominant player in the crypto space, Ethereum and altcoins are gaining traction, particularly in a market environment that favors assets with perceived growth potential. Butterfill noted that Ethereum’s performance could signal the beginning of an “altseason,” where alternative cryptocurrencies see increased adoption and investment [1].

Sources: [1] [Ethereum defies market with $133 million inflow as Bitcoin stumbles with $404 million outflow](https://cryptoslate.com/ethereum-defies-market-with-133-million-inflow-as-bitcoin-stumbles-with-404-million-outflow/)