📌 Trending Crypto Topic – $ETH ETF Outflows Break 20-Day Streak (August 2, 2025)
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📉 Event
On August 1, 2025, Ethereum spot ETFs in the U.S. saw $153 million in outflows, ending a 20-day streak of positive inflows.
This marks a significant reversal in institutional sentiment toward Ethereum.
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📊 Details
Total Ethereum ETF assets under management (AUM) dropped to around $17.6 billion after the outflow.
Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and BlackRock Ethereum ETF saw the biggest redemptions.
Before this outflow, ETH ETFs had been attracting consistent daily investments due to optimism around ETH 2.0 upgrades and the GENIUS Act.
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🧨 Market Reaction
Ethereum price dropped from ~$3,670 to ~$3,485
Other altcoins followed:
Arbitrum (ARB): Down ~7%
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📈 Implications
Institutions are likely locking profits after ETH’s 50% rally in July.
Analysts suggest this is a healthy correction, not a long-term reversal.
If outflows continue, ETH may fall to $3,400–$3,200 zones.
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🧠 Analyst Views
Bloomberg ETF Analyst James Seyffart:
> “This pause was expected. ETFs don’t go up forever. Long-term ETH remains attractive.”
VanEck Head of Research:
> “This dip could open a buying opportunity if ETH holds $3,450.”
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📌 Conclusion
Ethereum ETF outflows signal a temporary slowdown in institutional demand.
If ETH stabilizes above $3,400, this could be a short-term dip before the next leg up.
Traders are watching ETF flows closely for next moves.
Source: Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance
