Ethereum News Today: Institutional Capital Favors Ethereum Over Bitcoin in Record $2.87B Bet

Ethereum recorded an unprecedented influx of capital in the week ending August 13, attracting $2.87 billion in net inflows, accounting for 77% of the total $3.75 billion in inflows across digital asset investment vehicles, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. This marked one of the largest weekly inflows in history and lifted total assets under management (AuM) in crypto to a record $244 billion. The inflows into Ethereum significantly outpaced those into Bitcoin, which saw $552 million in new capital, a fraction of Ethereum’s haul [1].

The inflows were primarily concentrated in the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), managed by BlackRock, which accounted for over $2.3 billion of the total Ethereum inflows. ETHA remains the largest spot Ethereum ETF and now manages over $10 billion in assets. Year-to-date, Ethereum-focused investment vehicles have attracted $11 billion in inflows, representing 29% of Ethereum’s AuM, significantly higher than Bitcoin’s 11.6% [2]. Despite Bitcoin’s larger overall AuM at $180.7 billion, Ethereum’s inflow momentum has shifted investor interest toward the altcoin, with institutional demand remaining robust.

Ethereum’s price, meanwhile, remained range-bound between $3,900 and $4,400 during the week, consolidating after reaching a four-year high in a weekly candle close. Technical indicators and liquidity zones suggest that a retest of $3,900 could set the stage for a stronger rally. The relative strength index (RSI) on the four-hour chart remains below 50, indicating potential for further downward movement before a possible bullish breakout. On-chain activity has shown consistent accumulation, with traders and analysts anticipating a multi-week rally as dips are met with smart money buying [3].

Institutional activity in the broader crypto market has been largely U.S.-dominated, with nearly all of the $3.73 billion in inflows recorded in the country. Other contributing regions included Canada ($33.7 million), China Hong Kong ($20.9 million), and Australia ($12.1 million). However, outflows were reported in Sweden ($49.9 million) and Brazil ($10.6 million), indicating regional divergence in investor sentiment. Notably, short Bitcoin products saw a modest $4 million in inflows, reflecting renewed bearish positioning as the asset dipped below $120,000 [1].

Market analysts and traders have remained bullish on Ethereum’s long-term trajectory despite short-term volatility. Some projections suggest that a pullback to the $3,000–$3,500 range could precede a rally toward $8,000, signaling the potential start of a new bullish phase. Analysts at Bloomberg have highlighted the growing appeal of Ethereum ETFs, with Ethereum becoming a preferred investment vehicle over Bitcoin in recent months. The combination of strong institutional inflows and favorable technical setups continues to support Ethereum’s dominance in the current crypto bull run [3].

Source: [1] Bitcoin Sees $552M Inflows, But Ethereum's Haul Is 5 Times Larger (https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-sees-552m-inflows-but-ethereums-haul-is-5-times-larger/) [2] Ethereum captures 77% of $3.75 billion inflows while Bitcoin trails behind (https://cryptoslate.com/ethereum-captures-77-of-3-75-billion-inflows-while-bitcoin-trails-behind/) [3] ETH charts predict $3.9K retest, then a 100% rally to new highs (https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-charts-predict-dollar3-9k-retest-then-a-100percent-rally-to-new-highs)