Ethereum News Today: Institutional Ethereum ETFs surge to nearly $2.4B in six days, outpacing Bitcoin's $827M

Institutional demand for Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has surged, with nearly $2.4 billion in net inflows recorded over six trading days ending July 25, 2025, according to data from Farside Investors and industry reports. This marks a significant shift in institutional capital toward Ether, outpacing Bitcoin’s ETF inflows of $827 million during the same period [1]. The momentum has been driven by regulatory clarity and growing confidence in Ethereum’s utility, particularly as spot Ether ETFs attract diverse institutional participants including pension funds and asset managers.

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) dominated the inflow trend, capturing $1.79 billion—75% of the total—while scaling to $10 billion in assets under management in just 251 trading days. This rapid growth positions ETHA as the third-fastest ETF to reach the $10 billion milestone, underscoring strong investor confidence. The ETF’s performance reflects broader market dynamics, with Ethereum’s market dominance rising as institutions increasingly prioritize its blockchain’s functional advantages over Bitcoin’s store-of-value proposition [1].

Corporate acquisitions have further tightened Ethereum’s supply, contributing to speculative optimism. BitMine Immersion Technologies, for example, acquired $2 billion worth of ETH over 16 days, becoming the largest corporate holder. Collectively, companies now control 2.31 million ETH, or 1.91% of the circulating supply, per Strategic Ether Reserves data. This trend, coupled with record inflows into Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH), highlights Ethereum’s expanding role in corporate and institutional portfolios [1].

Industry leaders have forecasted Ethereum’s potential to outperform Bitcoin in the near term. Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz predicted ETH could reach $4,000, citing supply shocks from corporate purchases by entities like BitMine Immersion Technologies and SharpLink Gaming. Novogratz’s forecast aligns with Ethereum’s price trajectory, which surged past $200 amid ETF-driven demand. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $131 million on July 23, breaking a 12-day inflow streak and signaling a possible rotation in market leadership [1].

The institutional pivot toward Ethereum reflects strategic reallocations in crypto portfolios, driven by its ongoing network upgrades and expanding use cases in decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized securities. While Bitcoin ETFs remain popular, Ethereum’s inflows have consistently outpaced them in July, with a single-day inflow of $332.18 million on July 23. Analysts attribute this to Ethereum’s perceived versatility as a foundational infrastructure asset, contrasting with Bitcoin’s role as a digital gold reserve [1].

As Ethereum ETFs capture the majority of new capital in the crypto asset class, the trend underscores growing acceptance of Ether as a core component of institutional investment strategies. Secondary market activity has also benefited, though Ethereum’s dominance remains unchallenged. The sustained inflows and corporate participation suggest a maturing crypto market, where institutional-grade custodial services and regulatory frameworks are normalizing risk management for traditional investors [1].

Source: [1] [Institutional Interest in Ether ETFs Surges With Nearly $2.4 Billion Inflows Over Six Days July 25, 2025](https://en.coinotag.com/institutional-interest-in-ether-etfs-surges-with-nearly-2-4-billion-inflows-over-six-days/)