Catenaa, Sunday, July 27, 2025-Ethereum is drawing renewed attention from institutional investors, with record-breaking inflows into exchange-traded funds signaling heightened confidence in the digital asset’s long-term potential.
BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust (ETHA) reported $2.77 billion in new inflows, pushing total assets under management to $9.17 billion.
That figure represents nearly half of all capital invested across Ethereum ETFs and reflects a significant shift in institutional strategy toward crypto infrastructure, particularly Ethereum’s programmable network.
Over the past week alone, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $2.18 billion in net inflows, the largest weekly haul to date.
Analysts said the volume reinforces Ethereum’s appeal amid improving regulatory conditions and growing demand for decentralized financial tools.
Market momentum followed the capital surge. Ethereum prices rose by 20% last week, trading between $3,100 and $3,600, with some analysts forecasting resistance near the $4,000 level.
Futures open interest also hit a record $51 billion, while on-chain data showed increased staking activity and a deflationary supply, indicators of long-term confidence from both retail and institutional participants.
Observers note that Ethereum’s openness to institutional participation marks a philosophical tension.
Some commentators pointed to Satoshi Nakamoto’s founding ideals of decentralization, saying they are being challenged as legacy finance moves deeper into blockchain ecosystems.
Still, the arrival of the GENIUS Act, designed to clarify stablecoin rules while backing Ethereum’s settlement role, has added to the market’s conviction.
Ethereum currently secures $76 billion in DeFi value and supports $128 billion in stablecoin supply, reinforcing its position as critical Web3 infrastructure.
