Ethereum News Today: Institutional Investors Pour $1 Billion Into Ethereum as ETF Inflows Surge 4.76%

Ethereum has experienced one of the largest institutional investment waves in its history, with approximately $1 billion in ETH purchased in a single day. The on-chain analytics firm Arkham reported that BlackRock led the buying spree with $640 million, followed by Fidelity with $270 million, and Grayscale with $80 million [1]. This surge was reflected in Ethereum’s price, which rose to $4,506.91 as of the time of reporting, with a 24-hour trading volume of $50.79 billion, marking a 4.76% increase from the previous day [1].

According to data from Lookonchain, nine Ethereum ETFs collectively recorded net inflows of 231,717 ETH, valued at $1.03 billion on August 12 [2]. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust was the largest contributor, accounting for 149,168 ETH, or $663.05 million, pushing the fund’s total holdings to over 3.19 million ETH, worth $14.22 billion [2]. This follows a broader trend where half of the top 20 ETFs in the United States are now linked to digital assets, with crypto-related funds dominating inflows in 2025 [3]. ETF analyst Nate Geraci noted that over 1,300 ETFs launched this year, but crypto-linked products remain the most attractive to institutional capital [3].

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, the largest crypto ETF, saw $57.4 billion in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $12.1 billion [3]. The iShares Ethereum Trust also attracted $9.6 billion in inflows, reinforcing Ethereum’s appeal in the institutional space [3]. The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF, though not directly linked to crypto, also attracted $7.2 billion, capitalizing on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings [3].

Ethereum ETFs have set multiple records in 2025, with cumulative inflows reaching $10 billion over the past month [4]. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF has consistently led this trend, with $639.8 million in a single-day inflow in late July [4]. Despite a brief period of outflows in early August, the inflows rebounded this week, indicating sustained institutional interest [4].

The record inflows have pushed Ethereum’s price above $4,293, with analysts pointing to BlackRock’s purchase of 150,000 ETH as a catalyst for renewed bullish sentiment [5]. The broader market has also seen strong performance, with Bitcoin ETFs recording $189.72 million in inflows on the same day [2]. The growing adoption of Ethereum ETFs suggests that the asset is increasingly being integrated into traditional investment portfolios, with ETFs acting as a critical bridge for institutional capital [1].

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[1] https://coinedition.com/ethereum-price-inches-closer-to-5000-as-institutions-as-institutions-pour-1-billion-into-eth/

[2] https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/08/13/institutions-pour-1b-into-ethereum-as-blackrock-leads-the-charge/

[3] https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604908674

[4] https://cryptodnes.bg/en/u-s-spot-ethereum-etfs-break-1b-daily-inflows-led-by-blackrock/

[5] https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/ethereum-eth-price-prediction-ethereum-etf-inflows-hit-1b-record-as-blackrocks-150000-eth-buy-sparks-all-time-high-hopes