Ethereum ETF saw an inflow of $444 million in a single day! Funds significantly surpassed Bitcoin funds, with institutional buying driving historical highs.

The US spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF is experiencing a surge of funds. The latest data shows that on August 26, nine ETH ETFs had a net inflow of up to $443.9 million in a single day, far exceeding the $219 million of Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs. Analysts point out that this wave of capital influx is closely related to the active accumulation by corporations and institutions, and it may drive ETH to reach new price highs in the coming months.

ETF Fund Flow: ETH Leading BTC Overall

According to the ETF data platform SoSoValue, BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) attracted $314.9 million in funds in a single day, followed closely by the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), which saw an inflow of $87.4 million.

Grayscale’s mini Ethereum trust, along with other products such as 21Shares and Invesco, also recorded net inflows, marking the third consecutive trading day of positive fund inflows for the ETH ETF.

In contrast, Bitcoin Spot ETF saw an inflow of $219 million on the same day. Although there is still a positive inflow, it is clearly lagging behind ETH. This comparison reflects a short-term shift in capital preference towards Ethereum.

Institutional accumulation drives ETH to a historic high

As funds flow in, institutional holdings of ETH are also rapidly increasing. Standard Chartered’s latest report shows that since the beginning of June, institutions have purchased ETH equivalent to 2.6% of the circulating supply and predict that they will eventually hold 10% of the entire circulating supply.

The recent institutional buying frenzy drove ETH to reach a historic high of $4,946.05 on August 24.

Currently, ETH is priced at $4,528, having dropped about 2.1% during the day, but still up nearly 8% over the past week. Market observers believe that the continued buying from companies such as BitMine Immersion Technologies and SharpLink Gaming will provide momentum for ETH to challenge new highs in the coming months.

Policies and market sentiment boost

Analysis indicates that the recent changes in the political environment in the United States—especially the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration—have heightened market interest in altcoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

The combination of ETF fund inflows and institutional increases provides dual support for ETH. If the trend of fund inflows continues, ETH is not only expected to break through the $5,000 mark, but may even challenge higher prices before the end of the year.

Conclusion

Ethereum ETF’s daily inflow amount has significantly surpassed that of Bitcoin funds, highlighting a shift in capital preferences. With institutional holdings continuously increasing, a friendlier policy environment, and the ongoing development of DeFi and Web3 applications, ETH’s upward potential is being reassessed. In the coming months, the market focus will be on whether the capital inflows can continue and whether ETH can reach new historical highs again. For more real-time quotes and in-depth analysis, please follow the official Gate platform.