Institutional Money Floods Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs: July 2025 Opens With a Bang
Wall Street's crypto love affair isn't cooling off—it's getting hotter. Institutional investors just poured record cash into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as Q3 kicks off, betting big on digital assets despite the usual summer slowdown.
The smart money speaks (with its wallet)
While retail traders were busy planning Fourth of July barbecues, hedge funds and family offices quietly stacked crypto exposure. The inflows suggest institutions see current prices as entry points—not warning signs.
When ETFs outperform the underlying
Funny how these products attract billions while regulators still debate whether crypto belongs in portfolios. Maybe that's why traditional finance keeps losing ground to blockchain rails—speed wins when you're not waiting for permission.
The takeaway? When institutions zig while retail zags, pay attention. Just don't expect your bank advisor to understand why.
- Bitcoin ETFs saw strong weekly inflows totaling 18,476 BTC, highlighting steady demand.
- Ethereum ETFs recorded 93,427 ETH inflows over seven days, showing rising institutional interest.
- BlackRock’s iShares leads both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows, driving market growth.
Data from Lookonchain shows major institutional activity in Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of June 30 and July 1, 2025. The figures show large inflows, adding to the ongoing accumulation by major investment funds in these leading cryptocurrencies.
July 1 Update:
10 #Bitcoin ETFs
NetFlow: +1,150 $BTC(+$120.94M)
#iShares(Blackrock) inflows 1,045 $BTC($109.84M) and currently holds 696,875 $BTC($73.26B).
9 #Ethereum ETFs
NetFlow: +12,455 $ETH(+$30.13M)#Fidelity inflows 10,237 $ETH($24.76M) and currently holds 498,722… pic.twitter.com/jevHg4QcHT
Bitcoin ETFs currently hold a combined total of approximately 1,245,435 BTC, valued at $130.92 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust remains the largest holder among these funds, with 696,875 BTC under management, worth around $73.26 billion. On July 1, iShares reported a net inflow of 1,045 BTC, contributing to a seven-day inflow totaling 11,290 BTC.
Other major bitcoin ETFs include the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, holding 201,347 BTC, and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which manages 185,099 BTC. However, Grayscale’s trust experienced minor outflows, shedding 23 BTC on the day and 108 BTC over the week.
Overall, the Bitcoin ETF sector recorded a net inflow of 1,150 BTC on July 1, representing $120.94 million in value. The weekly net inflow was considerably higher at 18,476 BTC, signaling sustained institutional demand throughout the prior week.
Ethereum ETFs Post Substantial Inflows Amid Minor Outflows
Ethereum ETFs collectively hold 4,110,246 ETH, with a market value close to $9.94 billion. The largest Ethereum fund, iShares Ethereum Trust, manages 1,768,573 ETH. On the reported day, it recorded a net inflow of 2,421 ETH and a seven-day inflow of 87,767 ETH.
The Fidelity Ethereum Fund also saw large inflows, adding 10,237 ETH in one day and 13,233 ETH over seven days. In contrast, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Mini Trust reported small outflows, losing 232 ETH and 7 ETH, respectively, during the day.
In total, Ethereum ETFs showed a net inflow of 12,455 ETH on July 1, valued at $30.13 million. The cumulative inflow for the week reached 93,427 ETH, indicating growing institutional interest in Ethereum.
ETF Inflows Reflect Institutional Accumulation Trends
Inflow data indicates that institutional investors are gathering in Bitcoin and Ethereum through ETF products. iShares funds from BlackRock lead both markets with consistent gains in market share via large daily and weekly summations.
Flows of liquidation in some Grayscale trusts are only local adjustments and cannot be used to offset the general trend of accumulation that defines the industry. The huge net inflows over the first few days of July suggest that large investors and funds managers continue to be comfortable with these cryptocurrencies.
