Ethereum ETFs Surpass Bitcoin in Weekly Inflows Amid Market Shift

This week, funds have shifted from their usual targets, with Ether ETFs surpassing Bitcoin in net inflows confidently. In the past week, spot Ethereum ETFs attracted over $1.8 billion in net inflows. Meanwhile, Bitcoin funds gained about $70 million, with three out of five days showing outflows. The leader was BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, adding $1.29 billion in a week, reaching $10 billion assets under management in just 251 days, making it one of the fastest ETFs in history by this metric. Fidelity’s Ethereum fund also added over $380 million, now holding approximately $2.3 billion. Investors already holding Bitcoin ETFs are beginning to diversify, adding Ethereum to their portfolios. The positive sentiment is boosted further by the recent legalization of the GENUIS stablecoin law, as most on-chain activity involving stablecoins is built on Ethereum. Additionally, corporate treasury flows into ETH and the expanding ETH ETF media presence from major providers contribute to these trends, creating sustained inflows and a catch-up effect after a prolonged period of lagging behind Bitcoin. Some market participants may take profits after this rapid growth, which could lead to ongoing volatility. Strategists suggest that in the second half of the year, major brokerage platforms might facilitate more Bitcoin ETF adoption, potentially redirecting some flows back into BTC. Currently, Ethereum has a local window of strength, capable of attracting inflows beyond its market share, driven by ongoing interest in stablecoins, corporate purchases, and new ETF support.