Ethereum News Today: Spot Ether ETFs Hit $533.87M Inflows, 13-Day Streak Surpasses $4.0B as Bitcoin Dominance Fades

Spot Ether ETFs have attracted $533.87 million in net inflows as of July 5, 2025, extending their 13-day inflow streak to over $4 billion in cumulative net inflows [1]. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) dominated the inflow surge, recording $426.22 million in daily inflows, pushing its total assets to over $10 billion. Fidelity’s FETH added $35 million to the trend. Total net assets in Ether ETFs now stand at $19.85 billion, representing 4.44% of Ethereum’s market capitalization [1]. Analysts attribute the sustained demand to declining Bitcoin dominance and rising institutional appetite for Ethereum exposure. Vincent Liu of Kronos Research highlighted that deepening liquidity and favorable macroeconomic conditions are likely to sustain this inflow pattern [1].

The 13-day streak, which began on July 3, includes record-breaking inflows of $726.74 million on July 16 and $602.02 million on July 17—the largest and second-largest single-day inflows since Ether ETFs debuted [1]. This momentum contrasts sharply with spot Bitcoin ETFs, which posted a $67.93 million net outflow on July 5. Bitwise’s BITB and Ark’s ARKB led the Bitcoin ETF outflows, with $42.27 million and $33.18 million withdrawn, respectively [1]. Grayscale’s GBTC was the sole Bitcoin ETF to see inflows, adding $7.51 million.

Matt Hougan of Bitwise noted a growing discrepancy between Ethereum’s market share and ETP allocations, stating that Ethereum ETPs hold less than 12% of the assets of Bitcoin ETPs, despite Ethereum’s 19% market capitalization [1]. He projected that combined demand from ETPs and corporate ETH holdings could reach $20 billion annually, far exceeding Ethereum’s network issuance of 0.8 million ETH during the same period. This sevenfold supply-demand imbalance could drive Ethereum’s price higher in the short term as demand significantly outpaces new supply [1].

On-chain data from Lookonchain revealed further accumulation signals, with five wallets withdrawing 76,987 ETH ($285 million) from Kraken [2]. This trend underscores shrinking exchange supply and growing institutional or sophisticated investor activity, aligning with Hougan’s forecast of heightened price action.

The inflow dynamics highlight a structural shift in investor preferences, with Ethereum’s utility and market dynamics gaining institutional traction over Bitcoin’s dominance. As liquidity deepens and macro conditions remain stable, the sustained demand for Ether ETFs may solidify Ethereum’s role in diversified crypto portfolios.

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[1] Cointelegraph [https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-ether-etfs-hit-533m-inflows-extend-13-day-streak]

[2] Lookonchain [https://lookonchain.com]