ETH ETFs Record Second-Biggest Weekly Surge Since Launch
In a sign of growing institutional demand, U.S.-listed spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a massive $1.85 billion in net inflows last week — their second-largest weekly total since inception, according to data from SoSoValue.
This surge came during the week of July 21 to July 25, closely trailing the $2.18 billion inflow from the prior week. Total trading volume across Ethereum ETFs reached $10.39 billion, signaling continued high interest from professional investors despite a broadly consolidating market.
Ethereum rose 3.4% to $3,901 over the same period, outperforming Bitcoin, which gained only 0.8% to reach $119,077.
Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin in ETF Flows
While Ethereum ETFs gained momentum, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of only $72 million, a dramatic slowdown from the $2.39 billion they pulled in the previous week.
This divergence highlights a potential rotation from BTC to ETH among institutions — possibly driven by ETH’s staking yield potential, upcoming Layer-2 upgrades, and stronger momentum in the altcoin space.
“Altcoins surged higher as more traders find market stability amid weakened BTC volatility,” said Nick Ruck of LVRG Research.
This relative calm in BTC has provided Ethereum and other altcoins room to rally, especially as macro factors like U.S. tariffs, rate decisions, and regulatory shifts enter focus.
Institutional Accumulation Deepens in ETH
Ruck noted that while some large Bitcoin holders are taking profits, institutional capital continues to flow into Ethereum and altcoins, often in nine-figure ranges. These moves suggest that ETH is becoming an increasingly core part of reserve strategies for funds and corporates.
Ethereum ETF inflows:
- Week of July 21–25: $1.85B
- Previous week: $2.18B
- Weekly ETH ETF volume: $10.39B
Ethereum Price Outlook
ETH’s recent strength has also coincided with price stability and breakout potential above $3,900. If bullish momentum continues, Ethereum could challenge the $4,000 psychological resistance, setting the stage for a broader altcoin rally.
With institutional flows accelerating, Ethereum is no longer just a tech play — it’s a strategic asset for modern portfolios.
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