Ethereum News Today: Spot Ether ETFs Post $59.3M Outflow After 8-Day $3.7B Inflow Streak

Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a $59.3 million outflow on August 16, 2025, marking the end of an eight-day inflow streak that added approximately $3.7 billion to the products, according to Farside data [1]. This outflow follows one of the largest inflow days on record, signaling a shift in investor sentiment and a possible pause in the sustained inflow momentum that had driven Ethereum’s price near all-time highs in recent days [1].

Over the previous month, Ether ETFs attracted significant capital, outperforming their Bitcoin counterparts in terms of net inflows and contributing to Ethereum’s 29.63% price increase over the past 30 days [1]. The eight-day inflow streak had been seen as a milestone for the newly launched U.S.-listed spot Ether ETFs, which had only recently received regulatory approval and begun trading [1]. Analysts had highlighted the importance of these inflows as a potential driver for Ethereum’s price action, with some suggesting that sustained ETF inflows could be key to Ethereum reclaiming its 2021 all-time high of $4,878 [1].

The recent outflow, however, indicates that investors may be reassessing their positions or reacting to broader market uncertainty [1]. While the $59.3 million outflow is relatively small compared to the $3.7 billion added over the previous eight days, it raises questions about the sustainability of the inflow trend and the long-term demand for Ether ETFs [1]. Some traders and analysts have pointed to the importance of continuing strong ETF flows and institutional buying in determining whether Ethereum can maintain its upward trajectory [1].

Nansen analyst Jake Kennis noted that the market rally would persist as long as the flows and narrative remain strong [1]. Meanwhile, crypto trader Langerius speculated that consistent weekly inflows could potentially push Ethereum toward a price of $10,000 [1]. However, sentiment platforms have observed that social media bullishness for Ethereum remains lower than for Bitcoin, which could indicate that Ethereum may outperform Bitcoin in the short term [1].

The broader cryptocurrency market remains in a state of flux, with Ether ETFs playing a pivotal role in shaping investor behavior and price movements [1]. Total net inflows for spot Ether ETFs have reached $12.68 billion since their launch in July 2024 [1]. Despite recent outflows, the Ethereum staking ecosystem continues to see strong activity, with over $3.88 billion in Ether currently queued for withdrawal [1]. DeFi analyst Ignas suggested that buying strength from Ether treasury firms and spot ETFs is helping to absorb some of the selling pressure from unstaking activity [1].

As the market absorbs this latest development, it remains to be seen whether the outflow will be a temporary pause or the beginning of a broader correction in Ethereum ETF flows [1].

Source: [1] Spot Ether ETFs post outflows after 8-day $3.7B inflow streak (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-etf-outflow-day-inflow-streak-billions-eth-price-predictions)

[2] Crypto News - Latest Cryptocurrency News (https://www.ccn.com/news/crypto/)