- Ethereum ETFs attract steady inflows, outperforming Bitcoin funds amid growing interest in staking benefits.
- Ethereum funds gain momentum with a four-day inflow streak, fueled by investor excitement over potential staking approval.
Ethereum ETFs are outperforming Bitcoin ETFs as investors shift focus. The latest data shows that U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs hold $10.31 billion in net assets, which is 3.14% of ETH’s market cap. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs hold $112.59 billion in BTC, making up 5.90% of its market cap.
While Bitcoin ETFs struggle to maintain momentum, Ethereum ETFs continue to attract inflows. The recent buzz around enabling staking on ETH ETFs could be fueling this shift. Investors see potential yield benefits that Bitcoin ETFs currently lack.
Ethereum ETF Inflows Show Strength
Ethereum ETFs have recorded a four-day inflow streak, pulling in $48.19 million. On February 19, 2025, ETH ETFs saw $19.02 million in net inflows, a significant contrast to Bitcoin funds, which have only had one inflow day since February 10.
Fidelity’s FETH led the charge, attracting $24.47 million in net inflows. This makes it the second-best-performing ETH ETF, with $1.54 billion in total net inflows. However, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) continues to struggle, facing $5.45 million in outflows, bringing its total losses to $3.99 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs Face Continued Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs are facing heavy sell-offs. On February 19, these funds lost another $71.07 million, marking a second straight week of exits. Last week alone, BTC ETFs saw $585.65 million in net outflows.
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) took the hardest hit, shedding $48.39 million. Other funds also suffered losses, including Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Fund (BRRR) with $9.27 million in outflows, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) losing $8.65 million, and VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF (HODL) seeing $4.77 million in exits.
The Future of Ethereum ETFs
Ethereum funds could continue their strong performance as fund issuers push for staking approval. The SEC has officially acknowledged a filing to allow staking on ETH ETFs, which could make these funds even more attractive to investors.
While Bitcoin ETFs struggle with outflows, Ethereum’s staking potential and steady inflows could keep ETH ETFs ahead in the coming weeks. If this trend continues, ETH funds may set new records and redefine investor preferences in the ETF space.
