Ethereum Outflows Decline Despite $2.5 Billion Inflows Over 30 Days – Market Shifts in Focus
- Why Are Ethereum Outflows Slowing Despite Massive Inflows?
- How Did Bitcoin ETPs Drive the Largest Capital Outflows?
- Which Altcoins Defied the Market Downturn?
- Did Whales and Fed Policy Wreak Havoc on Bitcoin?
- What’s Next for Crypto Markets?
- FAQs: Ethereum vs. Bitcoin Flows
Ethereum has seen a notable decline in outflows, yet it still attracted $2.5 billion in inflows over the past 30 days, outpacing Bitcoin’s $1 billion net outflows. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETPs led capital exits, while altcoins like XRP and Solana recorded inflows. The crypto market remains volatile, with whales and Fed policies influencing trends. Here’s a deep dive into the latest movements.
Why Are Ethereum Outflows Slowing Despite Massive Inflows?
Ethereum’s outflows dropped to $440 million last week, a significant slowdown compared to Bitcoin’s $1 billion exits. Surprisingly, ETH still managed to pull in $2.5 billion in inflows over 30 days, boosting its share of year-to-date asset inflows to 26%—more than double Bitcoin’s 11%. This resilience suggests growing institutional confidence in Ethereum, especially as traders anticipate further Fed rate cuts. Analysts from the BTCC team note that ETH’s mid-week rebound helped curb deeper losses, unlike Bitcoin, which faced heavy selling pressure.
How Did Bitcoin ETPs Drive the Largest Capital Outflows?
James Butterfill, CoinShares’ research director, reported that crypto funds bled $1.4 billion last week—the worst since March 2025. bitcoin ETPs alone accounted for over $1 billion in outflows, as investors braced for hawkish Fed signals ahead of Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. However, Powell’s hint at impending rate cuts triggered a $594 million inflow surge. Trading volumes for ETPs also spiked to $38 billion, 50% above the 2025 average.says a BTCC analyst.
Which Altcoins Defied the Market Downturn?
While major cryptos dipped, XRP led altcoin inflows with $25 million, followed by Solana ($12 million) and Cronos ($4.4 million). Conversely, Sui and Toncoin saw outflows of $12.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Data from CoinMarketCap shows Ethereum’s dominance rising despite its price sliding to $4,583—a 6.9% drop from its recent all-time high.observes an industry insider.
Did Whales and Fed Policy Wreak Havoc on Bitcoin?
A single whale dumped 24,000 BTC ($2.7 billion) in hours, crashing Bitcoin from $115K to $111K—even after Powell’s dovish turn. Some speculate the seller shifted to Ethereum, mirroring institutional ETF strategies. Meanwhile, Japan’s Metaplanet bought 103 more BTC, raising its holdings to 18,991 BTC.quips a trader.
What’s Next for Crypto Markets?
The Fed’s rate-cut signals failed to sustain a rally, breaking traditional correlations. With trading volumes erratic and whales dominating, the BTCC team warns:Ethereum’s resilience hints at a potential flip, but Bitcoin’s struggle below $112K keeps bulls wary.
FAQs: Ethereum vs. Bitcoin Flows
Why did Ethereum inflows surge despite price drops?
Institutional accumulation and staking demand likely drove inflows, even as speculators sold the rally.
How reliable are ETP flow metrics?
ETP data from CoinShares tracks institutional activity but excludes decentralized exchanges and direct holdings.
Could Bitcoin recover from whale-driven dumps?
History shows whales often sell before rebounds, but macro risks (like Fed moves) remain wild cards.
