Ethereum Shatters All-Time Highs as Crypto Funds Rake in $4.39B—Bull Run Just Getting Started?
Crypto's sleeping giant isn't just awake—it's doing backflips. Ethereum just demolished previous records as institutional money floods the sector with $4.39 billion in fresh capital. Forget 'quiet accumulation'—this is a full-blown stampede.
Wall Street's late to the party (again)
While traditional finance was busy downgrading crypto ETFs last quarter, smart money was loading up on ETH like it was going out of style. Now banks are scrambling to explain to clients why they missed the boat—classic suits-versus-hoodies dynamic.
The $4.39 billion question
Is this inflow a one-time FOMO spike or the start of sustained institutional adoption? Either way, Ethereum's infrastructure upgrades are finally paying off—gas fees haven't trended this low during a bull run since the ICO craze.
Prediction: The same analysts calling this a bubble will be shilling 'ETH 3.0' funds by Q4. Some things never change.
Ethereum Surpasses Milestones Amid Record Demand
While Bitcoin remained dominant in terms of overall flows, ethereum outpaced all digital assets by registering a record $2.12 billion in weekly inflows. This volume nearly doubles its previous high of $1.2 billion.
Over the past 13 weeks, cumulative inflows into Ethereum products have reached 23% of its total AuM. Inflows for 2025 have already exceeded last year’s full total of $6.2 billion. This development suggests a rising investor preference for Ethereum.
Bitcoin attracted $2.2 billion during the same period, a decline from the $2.7 billion seen the previous week. Despite the decrease, Bitcoin ETP volumes remained robust, accounting for 55% of the asset’s total exchange trading volume.
CoinShares highlighted that total trading turnover in crypto ETPs globally hit an all-time high of $39.2 billion last week, indicating heightened market activity and liquidity across institutional venues.
US Dominates Regional Flows as Altcoins Attract New Capital
Regionally, the US remained the largest contributor, accounting for $4.36 billion of the total weekly inflows. Other markets including Switzerland ($47.3 million), Hong Kong ($14.1 million), and Australia ($17.3 million) also reported positive contributions.
Meanwhile, Brazil and Germany saw minor outflows of $28.1 million and $15.5 million, respectively, suggesting a more cautious investor sentiment in those regions.
Beyond bitcoin and Ethereum, several altcoins also recorded notable inflows. Solana brought in $39 million, XRP saw $36 million, and Sui attracted $9.3 million.
These figures reflect growing interest in broader market segments beyond the two largest assets. The continued growth of ETP products for a range of tokens suggests evolving investor strategies, including increased diversification and thematic exposure across the crypto sector.
The sustained momentum in fund flows, combined with new all-time highs in trading volumes and AuM, indicates that digital assets remain a strong focus among institutional investors heading into the second half of 2025.
With Ethereum inflows now outpacing even Bitcoin on a relative basis, investors might likely keep on eye on how this shift influences broader crypto market dynamics.
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