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[Fund Flow] Bitcoin ETF Faces Challenges, Ethereum ETF Gains Momentum as Institutions Favor ETH

2025-07-22 14:15
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Bitcoin ETF Faces Net Outflows After 14-Day Run, While Ethereum ETF Sees Inflows for 12 Straight Days

The financial markets have highlighted contrasting trends between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs recently experienced net outflows after 14 successive days of inflows, while Ethereum ETFs continued to attract capital for 12 consecutive trading sessions. The difference suggests a potential shift in institutional sentiment within the cryptocurrency sector. Notably, BlackRock—a global heavyweight in ETF management—reported continued inflows for ETH ETFs, whereas BTC ETFs saw no new investments.

Ethereum ETF Gains Momentum Despite Slight Dip in Daily Inflows

According to Finside Investors data disclosed on October 21, Ethereum spot ETFs registered inflows totaling $296.5 million (approximately KRW 411.5 billion). Though the figure represents a slight decline compared to the previous day’s $420 million, the consistent upward trajectory of ETH ETF inflows since October 3 underscores increasing investor interest.

Fidelity’s FETH ETF led the charge, securing $126.9 million (roughly KRW 176.1 billion) in fresh capital in a single trading day. BlackRock's ETHA followed closely, achieving inflows of $102 million ($138.2 billion). Meanwhile, Grayscale’s ETH ETF reported $54.9 million in inflows, and Bitwise’s ETHW ETF added $13.1 million. These numbers highlight broad institutional demand for Ethereum-backed ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs Struggle with Net Outflows after Sustained Inflow Streak

In sharp contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs witnessed net outflows totaling $131.4 million (approximately KRW 182.4 billion) on the same trading day. This marked the end of an 11-day inflow streak for BlackRock's IBIT ETF, which had enjoyed steady capital injections since October 3.

Broader outflow trends among BTC ETFs were evident. Fidelity’s FBTC ETF saw $12.8 million withdrawn, while ARK Invest’s ARKB ETF recorded significant outflows of $77.5 million. Additionally, Grayscale’s GBTC ETF shed $36.7 million, and VanEck’s HODL ETF lost $2.5 million. More concerningly, Fidelity’s FBTC and ARKB ETFs have experienced outflows on four separate trading days this October, signaling waning investor confidence in BTC-focused instruments.

Ethereum Gains Ground as Institutional Interest Shifts

The discrepancy in ETF activity reflects a potential redirection of institutional favoritism from Bitcoin to Ethereum. Analysts suggest the surge in Ethereum-focused funds may stem from the expanding appeal of staking and the growing prominence of spot ETFs for altcoins. A recent Coinbase report echoes these sentiments, citing strategic staking solutions and new ETF offerings as pivotal drivers behind ETH and Solana (SOL) price movements in Q3 2023.

Cryptocurrency Market Update: BTC and ETH Prices Slide

As of October 22 at 1:53 p.m. (local time), CoinMarketCap data revealed that Bitcoin was trading at $11,680.90, marking a 1.41% dip from the prior day. Meanwhile, Ethereum was priced at $3,683, reflecting a 2.16% decline over the same time period. These price trends further illustrate the volatility rippling throughout the crypto market amid shifting ETF flows.

Conclusion

The diverging activity between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs adds to the narrative of evolving investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency space. Ethereum’s continued inflows suggest mounting institutional interest in blockchain projects beyond Bitcoin, particularly those linked to staking and diversified financial products. Whether this shift signals a longer-term refinement in crypto portfolio strategies remains to be seen, as industry players monitor market conditions closely.


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