BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Smashes Expectations: $10 Billion Milestone in Under 9 Months

Wall Street meets crypto—and the marriage is shockingly profitable.

BlackRock just rewrote the ETF playbook with its Ethereum fund, hitting $10 billion in assets faster than a DeFi rug pull. The traditional finance giant’s crypto pivot? A masterclass in institutional FOMO.

From skeptics to believers in 251 days

No ‘wait-and-see’ here. While legacy banks were still debating blockchain’s merits, BlackRock’s ETF became the fastest-growing fund in history—proving even suits can move at crypto speed when commissions are on the line.

The fine print they won’t highlight

Funny how a 2% management fee on $10 billion makes even the most ardent crypto critics suddenly appreciate ‘digital innovation.’ The real disruption? Old money learning new tricks—and charging you for the privilege.

This isn’t just an ETF. It’s a Trojan horse—and Ethereum’s riding straight into your 401(k).

In Brief

• BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF reaches 10 billion dollars in 251 days, a historic and unprecedented performance.
• Ethereum inflows explode in July, while Bitcoin ETFs record net outflows.

An Ethereum ETF that exceeds all expectations

Launched a year ago, BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is experiencing rapid growth. It in fact doubled its assets under management in just 10 days,. A performance that analyst Eric Balchunas calls a “God candle” due to its rarity and spectacular nature.

This success places ETHA asto reach this milestone. It ranks ahead of traditional giants like JPMorgan. This breakthrough confirms that blockchain-backed financial products are attracting more and more investors, notably in a context of passive management and a search for diversification.

Massive inflows to the Ethereum ETF, Bitcoin lagging behind

Since early July, inflows into Ethereum ETFs have exploded. Data shows. On July 18, this digital asset even recorded an unprecedented peak of 726.7 million dollars, which reinforced the bullish trend around Ethereum.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs (formerly dominant) are showing a slight slowdown. Since July 21, assets under management for BTC ETFs have recorded.

This shift in interest shows the evolution of the crypto market, where Ethereum seems to attract institutional investors looking for more diversified securities.

In any case, the exceptional growth of BlackRock’s ETHA confirms the growing appetite for financial products linked to cryptocurrencies. A dynamic that could intensify with the arrival of new ETFs focused on decentralized finance!

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