BlackRock's IBIT added 3,954 BTC in one day, showing clear institutional momentum in Bitcoin ETF accumulation on May 26.
Ethereum ETFs gained 43,668 ETH, with BlackRock’s ETHA and Grayscale’s ETHE driving over $111M in net inflows in a single day.
ETH/BTC rebounded to 0.02234 BTC, signaling potential upside as historical support zones again trigger bullish price reversals.
Ten Bitcoin and nine Ethereum ETFs posted substantial net inflows on May 26, signaling growing institutional accumulation. According to Lookonchain, BlackRock's iShares led inflows for both assets, strengthening ETF-based exposure amid market shifts.
BlackRock Leads Bitcoin ETF Inflows
Bitcoin ETF holdings surged to 1,206,756 BTC, now valued at around $132.68 billion. Net inflows reached 3,686 BTC within a single day, marking a $405.78 million capital influx into institutional products, as stated in an update by Lookonchain.
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) drove the growth, adding 3,954 BTC in one day and 22,359 BTC over the past week. Its total holdings now stand at 655,571 BTC, or $72.18 billion in value.
Fidelity’s FBTC added 2,662 BTC on the day and 2,682 BTC during the week, while ARK 21Shares ETF gained 1,653 BTC over seven days. Grayscale’s GBTC, by contrast, recorded a weekly outflow of 870 BTC.
Ethereum ETF Momentum Builds
Ethereum ETF products held a combined 3,555,284 ETH valued at $9.18 billion as of May 23. Net inflows totaled 43,668 ETH, representing a $111.75 million increase across the board. BlackRock’s ETHA led the sector with 20,583 ETH in new assets, holding 1,338,626 ETH overall. Grayscale’s ETHE added 16,528 ETH, while its Mini Trust brought in 7,156 ETH in a single day.
Other ETFs showed modest gains, while Invesco’s QETH lost 599 ETH over the same period. The uptick in inflows underscores confidence in ETH-based products as anticipation grows for Ethereum upgrades.
Strategy Behind Institutional Demand
The surge in ETF exposure reflects more than mere speculation, it ties into broader asset allocation trends. According to Merlijn The Trader, Ethereum has shown stronger recovery momentum this quarter, gaining 40.26% in Q2 after a 45.41% Q1 drop.
Bitcoin posted a 33.03% rebound in Q2, following an 11.82% Q1 decline. These figures show contrasting investor behavior across quarters, with Ethereum consistently outperforming BTC in early-year phases since 2017.
Average Q2 returns reinforce the narrative, with Ethereum averaging 64.22% compared to Bitcoin’s 27.36%. Median returns also favor ETH, suggesting a growing preference among portfolio strategists.
ETH/BTC Chart Signals Structural Opportunity
The ETH/BTC ratio currently trades at 0.02234 BTC, having rebounded from historical support. The long-term zone between 0.02000 and 0.02200 BTC has historically triggered reversals, noted in a technical analysis by Crypto Caesar.
The chart structure mirrors earlier cycles, with breakouts targeting 0.02538 BTC as the next resistance. A clean move beyond that level could reactivate the macro bullish trend for Ethereum against Bitcoin.
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