š© Ethereum ETFs Outpace Bitcoin in Fresh Inflows Surge
On August 8, 2025, Ethereum ETFs attracted stronger institutional inflows than Bitcoin ETFs, marking one of the most bullish days for crypto-backed funds in recent months. Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of approximately $461 million, led by BlackRockās ETHA ($255M) and Fidelityās FETH ($132M), pushing total assets under management to around $23.38 billion. Bitcoin ETFs followed closely with $403 million in inflows, driven by BlackRockās IBIT ($359M) and Fidelityās FBTC.
This surge reflects a growing shift in investor sentiment, with Ethereum gaining traction due to its broader utility and increasing institutional adoption. Ethereum futures open interest climbed to $58 billion, surpassing Bitcoinās share and lifting ETHās market dominance to 34.8%. ETH briefly broke above $4,050, crossing its 200-day moving averageāa key bullish technical signal.
While both assets saw strong ETF-based inflows, Ethereumās lead highlights its evolving role beyond store-of-value narratives. Regulatory clarity around stablecoins and rising corporate interest in Ethereumās infrastructure may be fueling this momentum.
August 8 wasnāt just a good day for ETFsāit was a signal that Ethereumās institutional appeal is accelerating.