Ether ETFs Hit Record $1B Inflows as ETH Shows Strong Bullish Signs

by Crypto Hobby

Updated August 12, 2025

Ether ETFs Shatter Records with $1 Billion Inflow Amidst Bullish Market Signals

Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced an unprecedented surge on Monday, attracting a record $1.01 billion in net inflows.

This significant influx occurred as key market indicators turned bullish for Ether (ETH), which has seen a remarkable 45% price increase over the last 30 days.

The demand for Ether ETFs notably outpaced that of their Bitcoin counterparts, highlighting a growing institutional interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Key Takeaways

Spot Ether ETFs recorded their largest single day of net inflows, totaling $1.01 billion.
BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) led the inflows with $640 million.
Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) followed with $277 million in inflows.
Ether's price has surged 45% in the past month, driven by bullish market indicators.
Ether held on exchanges has reached a nine-year low, suggesting long-term holding.

Institutional Adoption and Market Sentiment

Nate Geraci, president of NovaDiUS, commented that spot Ether ETFs were initially underestimated due to a lack of understanding among traditional finance investors.

However, he noted that institutional investors are now increasingly recognizing ETH's potential, often referring to it as the "backbone of future financial markets".

This shift in perception appears to be a significant driver behind the record inflows.

Bullish Indicators for Ethereum

The surge in ETF inflows coincides with several positive indicators for ETH.

The amount of Ether held on exchanges has fallen to its lowest point since November 2016, with only 15.28 million ETH remaining.

This reduction is typically seen as a bullish sign, as investors are likely moving their assets to exchanges for long-term storage rather than immediate sale.

Furthermore, Ethereum continues to dominate the tokenized asset market, accounting for approximately 58% of all tokenized assets across various blockchains.

The total value of assets staked on the Ethereum network has also surpassed $150 billion for the first time.

ETFs as Major ETH Accumulators

Crypto influencer Anthony Sassano pointed out that Ether ETFs have collectively purchased over 50% of the net ETH issued since the network's transition to proof-of-stake (The Merge) in late 2022.

Since The Merge, over 451,000 ETH has been issued, while the ETFs alone acquired 238,000 ETH on Monday.

This indicates a substantial accumulation of ETH by these investment vehicles.

Cautionary Notes Amidst Optimism

Despite the overwhelmingly positive sentiment, some observers urge caution.

The recent price rally has led to an increase in short-term traders taking profits, suggesting a potential for a short-term pullback.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has also expressed concerns about corporations accumulating ETH for their treasuries, warning that it could evolve into a risky "overleveraged game."