- Historic single-day net inflow exceeding $1 billion on August 11, 2025.
- BlackRock and Fidelity led the inflows with approximately $640 million and $276 million respectively.
- ETH prices surged nearly 5% following the inflows.
- Institutional acquisition of ETH is significantly outpacing BTC.
- Over $200 million in liquidations occurred in derivatives markets.
- ETH’s institutional assets under management have reached an all-time high.
The US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded over $1 billion in net inflows on August 11, led by BlackRock’s and Fidelity’s funds, marking the largest daily inflow for any US crypto ETF.
Such massive inflows underscore the growing institutional demand for Ethereum, significantly impacting its price and signaling heightened market confidence in crypto ETFs.
The US spot Ethereum ETFs witnessed a historic single-day net inflow exceeding $1 billion on August 11, 2025, marking the largest daily inflow for any US crypto ETF product to date.
Major players like BlackRock and Fidelity led the inflows, as BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust saw approximately $640 million, while Fidelity’s ETF added around $276 million. Institutional demand for ETH is increasing notably, as evidenced by Ethereum ETFs’ $1 billion investment which drives the price near all-time highs.
The inflow led to a noticeable impact on the Ethereum market, pushing ETH prices up by nearly 5%. Industry observers suggest institutional acquisition heavily influenced the market trajectory, confirmed by the fact that “Corporate treasuries are acquiring ETH at twice the rate of BTC.” – Geoff Kendrick.
Analysts report rising institutional interest, highlighted by significant ETH purchases via on-chain transactions by major players and corporate treasuries, securing Ethereum over Bitcoin by a considerable margin. See more details in this analysis of Ethereum ETF whale purchases in August.
The large inflows caused over $200 million in liquidations, indicating a strong reaction from derivatives markets. Analysts believe this highlights the growing relevance of ETH in institutional portfolios.
With the record ETF inflows, ETH’s institutional assets under management have hit an all-time high. Experts suggest continued development in Ethereum infrastructure and ecosystem assets may follow as a result.
