Hey, something interesting happened in the crypto market at the end of July and beginning of August 2025. In short: Bitcoin ETFs — the funds that invest directly in Bitcoin — saw a significant outflow of capital, while Ethereum-related funds stayed relatively stable.
Between July 28 and August 1, investors pulled $643 million out of Bitcoin ETFs. That’s the worst weekly result since mid-April. Things took a sharp turn toward the end of the week: on August 1 alone, the sector lost $812.3 million — the second-largest single-day outflow ever. Over just two days, the total loss reached more than $927 million. As a result, total assets under management (AUM) for U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs dropped to $146.5 billion. Still a large number, but definitely a concerning trend.
Ethereum, on the other hand, told a different story. During the same week, Ethereum-focused funds saw $154.3 million in net inflows. Though there was also a $152.3 million outflow on August 1, the overall AUM in this segment held steady at $20.1 billion, with Ethereum trading at around $3,518.
Sure, that’s a big drop compared to the $1.85 billion that flowed into Ethereum funds the previous week. But still — even with market uncertainty, many investors seem to view Ethereum as a more stable or reliable asset.
So here’s the question: why do you think big investors are pulling away from Bitcoin but still seem to trust Ethereum?
