Ethereum News Today: U.S. Spot Ethereum ETFs Amass $8.69 Billion Inflows in 1-Year Driven by 14-Day Streak

The U.S. spot Ethereum ETF market has marked its first anniversary with a robust inflow streak, amassing $8.69 billion in net inflows since July 23, 2024. These funds, managed by BlackRock, Fidelity, 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck, now oversee over $16.5 billion in assets under management [1]. The growth has been driven by a sustained 14-trading-day inflow streak, during which $3.9 billion entered the funds, signaling strong institutional and retail investor confidence. This performance contrasts with Bitcoin-focused ETFs, which have attracted $54.5 billion in inflows since early 2024 [1].

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has emerged as the top performer, securing $8.9 billion in net flows—nearly half of the total inflows—while Grayscale’s ETHE faced $4.3 billion in outflows before its 2024 ETF conversion [1]. The inflow momentum has surged in recent weeks, with a July 16 record of $726.6 million and a July 10 inflow of $332.2 million contributing to a 13-day streak adding over $4 billion [3]. Six of the ETFs’ seven best inflow days occurred within the past two weeks, according to Nate Geraci of NovaDius Wealth Management [1].

Ethereum’s price has supported this growth, trading above $3,600 as of July 23—up 8% year-to-date—though it remains below its 2021 peak of $4,900 [1]. Analysts attribute this resilience to Ethereum’s utility as a hedge against traditional market volatility and its integration into mainstream portfolios. A $3,700 price target set by Eric Trump in early 2025 has already been met, reinforcing bullish sentiment [7]. However, Ethereum’s 3.1% decline against Bitcoin in the preceding 24 hours highlights the sector’s inherent volatility [8].

Looking ahead, ETF issuers are exploring staking integration, where Ethereum is locked to secure the network and generate rewards for investors. While a staking-enabled Solana ETF launched by REX Shares and Osprey Funds has set a precedent, analysts predict the SEC may approve similar Ethereum products by year-end [1]. This innovation could enhance the ETFs’ appeal by offering yield-generating opportunities, potentially attracting further capital.

Despite the positive momentum, challenges remain. The ETFs’ long-term success will depend on Ethereum’s network upgrades and adoption metrics, as well as regulatory clarity and macroeconomic conditions. The one-year anniversary reflects growing institutional adoption but underscores the need for sustained performance to validate the ETFs as durable financial instruments.

The milestone signifies a broader shift toward blockchain-based assets with utility-driven fundamentals. As Ethereum ETFs solidify their role in diversified portfolios, stakeholders will closely monitor whether the current inflow streak translates into lasting adoption or remains a temporary surge.

Source:

[1] [Cointelegraph - US Ethereum ETFs celebrate 1 year with bullish inflow streak](https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-ethereum-etfs-1-year-us-market)

[3] [CoinCentral - Spot Ether ETFs See $533M Inflows, Extend Streak to 13 Sessions](https://coincentral.com/spot-ether-etfs-see-533m-inflows-extend-streak-to-13-sessions/)

[7] [CryptoWeekly - Eric Trump Ethereum Call Proven Right](https://cryptoweekly.co/news/eric-trump-ethereum-call-proven-right/)

[8] [CoinGecko - Ethereum (ETH) to BTC](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum/btc)