Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Smash $2.3B in Under a Week

Increased Ethereum ETF inflows have seen Ethereum (ETH) skyrocket and outperform Bitcoin in recent days. According to data from SoSoValue, ETH seems to have recently captured the attention of retail and institutional investors, recording net inflows that exceeded Bitcoin’s.

Growing Confidence after the Merge

Increased Ethereum ETF inflows have seen Ethereum (ETH) skyrocket and outperform Bitcoin over the last three consecutive days. The trend reflects a paradigm shift in market dynamics, causing Ethereum to gain momentum over the flagship cryptocurrency for the first time after several years.

According to analysts, the Ethereum ETF inflows have been driven mainly by a growing demand within the US market. This underscores an ever-increasing confidence in Ethereum’s post-merge performance and its increasing role within the cryptocurrency space.  Commenting on the development, Nick Ruck, Director at LVRG Research, stated:

“Investors are increasingly recognizing Ethereum’s value as both a store of value and a foundational layer for decentralized finance and Web3 innovation […] This demand reflects growing institutional confidence in ETH’s long-term potential.”

Increased Ethereum ETF Inflows

The increased Ethereum ETF inflows have seen the pioneer altcoin surge and push its price to a new all-time high, reaching nearly $4,900 amid growing institutional demand. The inflows are said to have exceeded $2.3 billion over the last six days, far outpacing Bitcoin, whose inflow reached only $178 million over the same period.

BlackRock’s ETHA ETF fund took the lion’s share in the inflow surge bringing in an entire $640 million in a single day. The development suggests that Ethereum’s transition to the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism could have struck the right chord with institutional investors.

Over the last month, Ethereum has surged over 50% compared to Bitcoin’s 2%. Additionally, since mid-April to early August, the ETG-USD trading pair has experienced a steady ascending trading channel that saw swing lows rise from $3,200 to $3,729 while highs moved from $3,936 to $4,013.

Standard Chartered Prediction

In its recent prediction, Standard Chartered raised Ethereum’s price target to over $7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028, adding that it was achievable if institutional demand continued growing. The price prediction stated that there was an 86.9% chance that Ethereum would reach $5,000 by January 1, 2026. Commenting on the subject of the ongoing Ethereum ETF inflows, Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu said:

“The steady inflows are backed by relentless regulatory tailwinds and record-breaking TradFi treasury allocations, which are building deep liquidity pools, cementing Ethereum as a cornerstone of mainstream crypto adoption.”

There’s been a clear expansion of corporate Ethereum treasuries with BitMine reportedly holding 833,000 ETH ($3.3B), SharpLinkGaming with 522,000 ETH ($2.1B), while The Ether Machine is said to be holding 345,000 ETH ($1.4B). According to Standard Chartered, the treasuries are poised to expand to 10% of circulating supply over time, and potentially inject another $50 billion of demand.

Conclusion

Institutional and whale buying are said to be responsible for the Ethereum ETF inflows that have seen Ethereum outperform Bitcoin. With daily transactions hitting a record 1.74M on August 6, and staked ETH now accounts for over 15% of total supply, the price of ETH is poised for a sustained demand above $4,000.

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Summary

• Ethereum ETF inflows have outperformed Bitcoin in daily inflows for three days in a row in August 2025, caused by strong US institutional demand.
• At least $2.3B flowed has flowed into Ethereum ETFs within the last six days, pushing ETH’s price to $4,900 and concentrating 10% of supply in institutional treasuries.
• BlackRock’s ETHA fund took the lion’s share, bringing inflows worth $640M in one day. This highlights Ethereum’s post-merge appeal to institutional investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Merge?

The Merge marked the transition of Ethereum from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.

When did the Merge take place?

The Merge took place on or around September 15September 15, 2022, at a Total Terminal Difficulty of 58750000000000000000000.

What happened after the Merge?

Following the Merge, Ethereum transitioned from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. The Merge has been seen as a step towards a more mature and sustainable Ethereum ecosystem, potentially attracting further institutional investment.

Glossary to Key Terms

Ethereum ETF: A spot Ethereum ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests directly in Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin

The Merge: The significant upgrade that transitioned the Ethereum blockchain from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.

References

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