For an entire week, Ethereum spot ETFs have attracted more money than Bitcoin ETFs, marking a clear shift in how investors are allocating funds.
Summary
- Ethereum ETFs attracted $1.83 billion from August 21 to 27, significantly surpassing Bitcoin ETFs, which brought in $171 million during the same period.
- Over the past month, Ethereum ETFs have seen approximately $3.7 billion in net inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of about $803.4 million.
- The recent ETF inflows align with Ethereum’s price gains, as ETH climbed to nearly $4,950 before settling around $4,600, up 19% for the month.
Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw a total of $1.83 billion in inflows from August 21 to 27, while Bitcoin ETFs attracted just $171 million during the same period. According to data from SoSoValue, exchange-traded funds tracking ETH brought in $307.2 million during their latest trading session, while Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs registered $81.3 million in net inflows.
This extends their week-long trend of positive flows, with Ethereum ETFs now on a four-day winning streak, while Bitcoin ETFs struggle to keep pace.
In August so far, Ethereum ETFs have attracted approximately $3.7 billion in net inflows. By contrast, Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net outflows of about $803.4 million, driven largely by the $1.17 billion withdrawn during the week ending August 22.
Even more interesting is the scale of the inflows relative to Ethereum’s size. Despite having a smaller market cap than Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs brought in over 10x more capital over the last 5 trading days.
The ongoing trend contrasts sharply with ETH ETFs’ earlier underperformance this year, when Bitcoin ETFs dominated weekly and monthly gains. This reversal reflects a shift in investor preference toward ETH, with many now seeing greater growth potential in the current cycle as institutional interest deepens.
Ethereum ETF growth fueled by price boost
Ethereum ETFs’ strong inflows have come alongside a steady rise in price. Over the past month, ETH has climbed significantly, even recently reaching a new all-time high near $4,950.
While it has readjusted to trade at $4,600 at the time of writing, the asset remains roughly 7.3% up on the week and 19% this month, and its momentum so far has reinforced bullish sentiment.
Bitcoin, on the other hand, trades just over $113,000. The crypto king dipped to around $109,000 earlier this week, now sitting in the red for the month with an approximate 5% decline. While not showing signs of major weakness, BTC’s lack of sustained momentum has made room for Ethereum to stand out in price performance and institutional fund flows.
A similar trend is evident in corporate accumulation. In recent months, demand for ETH among corporate entities has outpaced Bitcoin, with many aggressively buying ETH while institutional Bitcoin purchases slow.
Meanwhile, Ethereum ETF assets under management have also surpassed Bitcoin in recent months. Over the last 30 days, ETH ETFs grew nearly 58%, while Bitcoin ETFs declined about 10.7%.
Upcoming macroeconomic data from the U.S. could influence how these flows continue. If markets remain uncertain, ETFs may become even more appealing as a regulated, accessible way to gain crypto exposure. For now, Ethereum has the upper hand not just in price action, but in narrative. The question is whether it can sustain that momentum as the ETF market matures.
