Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds attracted $240 million in net inflows over the past week, marking their highest accumulation in four months amid escalating institutional confidence. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust spearheaded the momentum, contributing $163.6 million to the unprecedented inflows.
This surge extends an 18-day consecutive inflow streak – the longest sustained period on record – demonstrating deepening institutional commitment to Ethereum-based products. Simultaneously, Ethereum has gained significant ground against Bitcoin, outperforming the leading cryptocurrency by nearly 50% since April due to Ethereum’s expanding role in decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization.
ETF Store President Nate Geraci emphasized the nascent growth trajectory of these flows, citing robust investor adoption despite current product limitations such as the absence of staking rewards and in-kind redemptions. Regulatory tailwinds further strengthened Ethereum’s position after SEC Chair Paul Atkins publicly affirmed support for DeFi innovation, enhancing the asset’s regulatory clarity and investment attractiveness.