Summary: Ethereum ETFs soar past Bitcoin in new flows as institutional focus shifts

Ethereum ETFs Eclipsing Bitcoin in Institutional Inflows Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are making unprecedented waves, consistently outperforming their Bitcoin counterparts in new capital flows. This remarkable surge signals a significant pivot in institutional investor sentiment, firmly establishing Ethereum as an institutional-grade asset. For the first time in ETF history, Ethereum has consistently outpaced Bitcoin in daily inflows across multiple trading sessions. Recent data highlights spot ETH ETFs attracting $231.23 million on July 24, edging past Bitcoin's $226.61 million. Over the past six trading days, ETH ETFs have amassed nearly $2.4 billion in net inflows, almost triple the $827.6 million recorded by Bitcoin ETFs in the same period. This explosive momentum has propelled Ethereum ETF holdings to new record highs. In July 2025 alone, ETH ETFs have absorbed over $4.4 billion, surpassing the total inflows from the entire previous 12-month period. Consequently, the amount of ETH held by ETFs has surged by nearly 50% in just two months, now representing a substantial 5% of ETH’s market capitalization. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) is a dominant force in this ascent, adding over 1 million ETH since July 1. ETHA rapidly grew its holdings to $10.22 billion, becoming the third-fastest ETF ever to hit $10 billion in assets under management. Its leap from $5 billion to $10 billion in just ten days was described as "the ETF equivalent of a God candle," illustrating its unprecedented growth speed. Despite this stellar performance, industry experts suggest Ethereum remains notably underrepresented in investment portfolios. This indicates immense untapped potential, with billions more expected to flow into ETH ETFs to align with market weight, positioning Ethereum for continued monumental growth.