Ethereum Cedes ETF Dominance to Bitcoin as Regulatory Hurdles Loom

As of April 2025, Ethereum’s position in the ETF market has weakened relative to Bitcoin, with institutional investors showing stronger preference for BTC-based financial products. Analysts attribute this shift to lingering regulatory uncertainty surrounding ETH’s classification, coupled with Bitcoin’s first-mover advantage in the SEC approval process. Market data indicates Bitcoin ETFs now command over 78% of total crypto ETF inflows, while Ethereum products face growing redemption pressures. The divergence highlights how traditional finance’s adoption of crypto assets remains uneven, with Bitcoin continuing to solidify its status as the institutional gateway asset despite Ethereum’s superior smart contract capabilities.

In brief

• On April 17, Bitcoin ETFs received 107 million $, versus zero for those of Ethereum.
• ETH moves between two technical zones without breaking the current bullish resistance.
• Volumes are dropping, RSI is stagnant: no strong signal to revive interest in Ethereum.

When Bitcoin steals the show, Ethereum remains behind the scenes

On April 17, theput on. In one day, they recorded. BlackRock and Fidelity, as usual, are leading the dance with respectivelyin new capital. A true rejuvenation for a product that the day before still showed 171 million dollars of outflows.

On the other hand,.Nada. A total apathy that contrasts sharply with the momentum of their BTC cousins. Farside Investors and SoSoValue confirm:

Ethereum ETFs showed a rare day of neutrality.

The previous week, these same funds recordedOver the month, it rises to 171 million $. Even the most patient are beginning to raise one eyebrow. Or both.

Ethereum: a price curve flirting with resignation

On the chart side, it’s no more reassuring. The ETH crypto is stuck betweenTrapped like a slice of bacon between two toasts.The bullish attempts? Rejected as quickly as a badly targeted spam.

As @ali_charts points out on X:

Ethereum $ETH is currently trading between two major supply zones: $1,540 and $1,630. A break of either zone could define the next move.

But for now, the bears seem to have set up camp for the long haul.

ETH is indeed tradingVolumes are falling, and buyers are not rushing in. Even bargain hunters are avoiding the aisle.

The shadow of Bitcoin looms over Ethereum ETFs

Institutional players no longer want to. When the sea is rough, they prefer the flagship vessel: bitcoin. It’s not for lack of trying:. But the drop below 2,000 $ in March changed everything. Since then, redemptions have followed one another. And managers have closed the taps.

The reality is harsh: Bitcoin concentrates hopes., for example, now shows 48.6 billion $ in assets under management. That represents nearly. Meanwhile, products linked to Ether are languishing in indifference.

The reasons are multiple: a less inspiring narrative, a decline in DeFi yields, and no exciting announcements from regulators. Without a catalyst, funds stay on the sidelines. And the comparison with Bitcoin becomes heavy.

Of course, Ethereum ETFs look gloomy. But ups and downs are part of the DNA of these financial products. Just last week, spot Bitcoin ETFs lost 713 million dollars. Proof that everything can change very quickly. The question remains whether Ethereum will emerge from its slumber with a sharp awakening… or a prolonged yawn.

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