TL;DR
- Ethereum ETFs are capturing major attention with $296 million in daily inflows, outpacing Bitcoin, which faced its first net outflow in two weeks.
- Bitcoin ETFs lost $131 million, ending a strong 12-day streak of inflows.
- Analysts point to a clear shift in capital from Bitcoin to Ethereum, hinting that investors are eyeing fresh momentum beyond the leading crypto asset and pushing new opportunities forward confidently.
Ethereum ETFs have emerged as the surprise winner this week, with daily inflows hitting $296 million while Bitcoin ETFs surprisingly turned red with $131 million flowing out. Monday marked the first time since early July that Bitcoin spot funds posted an overall daily outflow, putting a pause on what had been an impressive two-week streak where they attracted more than $6 billion.
The largest outflow for Bitcoin ETFs came from the Ark & 21Shares ARKB product, which alone saw over $77 million in net exits. Several other big names like Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise and VanEck also reported investors pulling money out. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s IBIT fund, the biggest spot Bitcoin ETF by assets, remained flat with no new money moving in or out.
Ether Funds Keep Winning Streak Alive
In stark contrast, Ethereum ETFs extended their winning run to twelve days straight, clocking in their strongest inflows since the products launched in late July. Fidelity’s FETH led Monday’s pack, securing almost $127 million, with BlackRock’s ETHA adding another $102 million. Other vehicles like Grayscale’s Mini Ethereum Trust and Bitwise’s ETHW also posted solid daily gains.
Analysts say this rotation hints that institutional investors are ready to explore opportunities beyond Bitcoin. Presto Research’s Min Jung noted that traders often shift capital into Ethereum as a stepping stone before seeking even higher returns in other large-cap altcoins.
Investors Look Beyond Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s impressive rally this year has driven many early buyers to lock in profits, while latecomers scout for the next move. Recent data shows Bitcoin dominance has slipped by around five percent in just a week, suggesting funds could continue flowing toward Ethereum and possibly other major crypto assets. Some market watchers believe that if this trend holds, a broader altcoin surge may follow soon enough.
However, the scale of this rotation depends heavily on whether institutional capital stays focused on the biggest altcoins or dares to spread further into the riskier corners of the market. For now, Ethereum is firmly in the spotlight, reminding investors that in crypto, trends can flip quickly, adapt fast, and capital rarely stands still for long.
