On the last trading day of the week, spot Ethereum 
$2,315 ETFs in the United States experienced a substantial net inflow of $533.9 million, marking the third highest daily level of inflows since their launch. According to SoSoValue data, BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust accounted for a significant portion of this inflow, attracting $426.2 million, while Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust and Fidelity’s funds secured $72.6 million and $35 million respectively. In contrast, spot Bitcoin 
$77,464 ETFs faced outflows of $67.9 million on the same day, following an outflow of $131.3 million the previous day. Vincent Liu from Kronos Research highlighted Ethereum’s momentum amidst a decrease in Bitcoin’s market share and stable macroeconomic conditions, suggesting its sustainability in the medium term. Nick Ruck from LVRG Research emphasized the strengthening institutional interest, evident from these record inflows. Min Jung from Presto remarked that the redirection from Bitcoin to Ethereum is stirring activity in the altcoin market. Additionally, SharpLink Gaming’s Ethereum treasury strategy, announced in May, indicates companies’ growing tendency to embrace ETH as an asset for saving.
Third Highest Daily Inflows for Spot Ethereum ETFs
The $533.9 million net inflow into spot Ethereum ETFs on Tuesday secured third place following last week’s records of $726.7 million and $602 million. Dominating the market, BlackRock’s ETHA single-handedly captured $426.2 million. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s mini trust accumulated $72.6 million, and Fidelity collected $35 million.
In contrast, the scenario for Bitcoin was different. Data from SoSoValue showed spot Bitcoin ETFs experiencing outflows of $131.3 million on Monday and $67.9 million on Tuesday. These figures indicate that investors are reallocating their funds in the short term. This shift is making Ethereum more prominent in institutional portfolios.
Experts Highlight Rising Institutional Interest in ETH
Vincent Liu underscored how a decline in Bitcoin’s market share and a stable macro environment are bolstering demand for Ethereum. Nick Ruck noted that the spot ETF inflows present a second opportunity for those who missed Bitcoin’s historic rise.
Min Jung emphasized that the capital shift from Bitcoin to Ethereum is laying the groundwork for altcoins as well. SharpLink Gaming’s move towards accumulating ETH, through its Ethereum treasury strategy announced in May, serves as a tangible example of altcoins gaining prominence in company balance sheets.
