Ethereum News Today: US Spot Ether ETFs Mark 1st Anniversary with $8.69B Inflows, 8% Price Gain on Altcoin Rally

Spot Ether ETFs in the United States marked their first anniversary on July 23, 2025, with sustained inflows and growing investor interest. Since their SEC approval in July 2024, nine Ether ETFs have collectively attracted $8.69 billion in net inflows, managing $16.57 billion in assets under management (AUM) [1]. The past 14 trading days alone contributed nearly $3.9 billion, reflecting renewed momentum in Ether-linked products amid a broader altcoin rally [1].

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) has dominated the inflow landscape, accumulating $8.9 billion over the past year. This outpaces the $4.3 billion in outflows from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), which transitioned to an ETF structure in 2024. On Wednesday, Ether ETFs recorded their seventh-highest single-day inflow of $332.2 million, following a record $726.6 million surge on July 16 [1]. Analysts note that six of the seven largest inflow days have occurred in the past two weeks, underscoring accelerated demand [1].

The ETFs’ performance contrasts with Bitcoin’s $54.55 billion total inflows, though Ethereum ETFs have recently outpaced Bitcoin in 15 consecutive days of inflows, widening the ETH/BTC ETF volume ratio to 0.12 [2]. This shift is attributed to Ethereum’s unique positioning as a programmable asset underpinning stablecoins and tokenization, differentiating it from Bitcoin’s “store of value” narrative [2]. Institutional demand has further bolstered adoption, with Katherine Wu of ENS Labs highlighting Ethereum’s role in bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) [2].

Looking ahead, Ether ETF issuers are pursuing regulatory approval to integrate staking, allowing investors to lock Ether to secure the Ethereum network and earn rewards. BlackRock has already filed for staking capabilities in its ETF, though the SEC remains cautious about conflating staking with securities activities [6]. REX Shares and Osprey Funds recently launched a staking-enabled ETF for Solana, setting a precedent for Ethereum. Analysts like Alon Muroch of SSV Labs argue that demonstrating staking as operational infrastructure—rather than a securities offering—could expedite approvals [7].

Ethereum’s price performance has also benefited from ETF inflows, trading above $3,600 and up 8% year-to-date. While it remains 24.6% below its 2021 high, analysts predict a retest of the $4,000 level, driven by institutional adoption and favorable macroeconomic conditions [8]. The asset’s price surge has been described as a “regime change” by Derive.xyz’s Sean Dawson, citing technical indicators and declining interest rates as tailwinds [8].

The success of Ether ETFs underscores the maturation of crypto markets, offering a regulated pathway for investors to access Ethereum. These funds have attracted a diverse base, including those previously hesitant to engage with digital assets directly. As the industry navigates regulatory scrutiny and innovates with staking-enabled products, Ethereum’s role as a foundational asset in the digital economy appears increasingly entrenched [9].

Source:

[1] [CoinMarketCap - US Spot Ether ETFs Mark One Year](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68823fde8583a45a07d7137a/)

[2] [AInvest - Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surpasses-bitcoin-spot-volume-time-year-driven-etf-inflows-altcoin-momentum-2507/)

[6] [CryptoniteUae - Anniversary Staking](https://www.cryptonite.ae/global/us-spot-ether-etf-anniversary-staking-2025)

[7] [CryptoRank - Staking Proposals](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/d719a-one-year-of-us-spot-ethereum-etfs-how-far-have-they-come-and-whats-next)

[8] [CryptoRank - Price Analysis](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/d719a-one-year-of-us-spot-ethereum-etfs-how-far-have-they-come-and-whats-next)

[9] [Coinpedia - Adoption and Investment](https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/spot-ethereum-etfs-celebrate-first-year-managing-16-5b-assets/)