Invesco QQQ Trust ETF Ends Losing Streak with 1.5% Gain

The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF shares have snapped a six-session losing streak, rising 1.5% to $571.85 on Friday. The ETF, the fifth-largest exchange traded fund in the world by assets under management, had fallen nearly 3% in the preceding six sessions.

The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF shares have snapped a six-session losing streak, rising 1.5% to $571.85 on Friday. The ETF, the fifth-largest exchange traded fund in the world by assets under management, had fallen nearly 3% in the preceding six sessions [1].

The QQQ ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has seen a mixed performance in recent days. While it has declined 3.4% over the past five days, it is up about 11% year-to-date. According to TipRanks' unique ETF analyst consensus, which is based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, QQQ is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $644.06 for the QQQ ETF implies an upside potential of 14.3% [1].

The QQQ ETF’s top holdings with the highest upside potential include Strategy (MSTR), Atlassian Corporation (TEAM), The Trade Desk (TTD), Charter Communications (CHTR), and Lululemon Athletica (LULU). Meanwhile, its top holdings with the greatest downside potential are Fastenal (FAST), Intel (INTC), Tesla (TSLA), and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) [1].

Despite the recent decline, the QQQ ETF’s Smart Score of seven indicates that it is likely to perform in line with the market. This score is based on a combination of factors including analyst ratings, price targets, and historical performance.

The recovery in the QQQ ETF follows a broader trend of increased institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF saw $857 million in inflows in July-August 2025, with $519 million on August 14 alone, as institutional buyers accumulated $11.4 billion in ETH. Ethereum ETFs recorded $3 billion total inflows in August's first half, including $1.01 billion single-day inflows, signaling growing mainstream acceptance of crypto as a financial asset [2].

Ethereum’s price has responded to the increased institutional demand, trading near its 2021 all-time high of $4,891. As of late July 2025, ETH was trading above $4,414, with gains of 1% at press time. Standard Chartered Bank has raised its Ethereum price target to $7,500 for year-end 2025, doubling from its previous $4,000 forecast [2].

The ongoing momentum in Ethereum ETFs and price action underscores the cryptocurrency’s evolving role in the financial ecosystem. With strong demand from both retail and institutional investors, Ethereum appears to be gaining recognition as a legitimate asset class, capable of coexisting with traditional financial instruments.

References:
[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/qqq-etf-news-8-22-2025
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-blackrock-ethereum-etf-drives-3-billion-inflows-price-nears-2021-high-2508/