Both Bitcoin and Ethereum hit an all-time high, as BTC reached $118k and ETH reclaimed the $3k level. Record spot ETF inflows drove these respective milestones, as BTC recorded a total net inflow of $1.179 billion. Ethereum spot ETFs, on the other hand, saw a total net inflow of $383 million.
Their record spot ETF inflow was the second-highest on record, signalling a defining moment in ETH and BTC’s institutional journey. As both top cryptocurrencies surge in price, analysts anticipate a further rally as supply tightens and more asset managers build strategic allocations.
More Data on Record Spot ETFs Revealed
Out of the $1.179 billion in BTC spot ETFs inflow, $448 million flowed into BlackRock’s IBIT. $324 million went into Fidelity’s FBTC, while the rest was distributed among others. So far, the inflow for Bitcoin has accumulated to $51 billion.
As for Ethereum, BlackRock’s ETHA was responsible for almost 95% of the total inflows, with over $300 million. Although ETH’s spot volumes were smaller, on-chain data suggests that its futures volume has been great. It recently surpassed Bitcoin’s futures for the first time in months.
It’s not surprising that the scale of spot ETF inflow has been rising. It confirms that asset managers and high-value clients aren’t just dabbling in crypto for no reason – they are setting up strategic treasuries for long-term sustainability and profitability. Institutional interest in both assets has risen significantly on the back of Trump’s pro-crypto policies and optimism.
Spot Inflow Cements Bitcoin and Ethereum As Core Portfolio Assets
The record spot inflow has a significant impact on both Bitcoin and Ethereum. It cements their status as core portfolio assets ready to be integrated into corporate treasuries and traditional finance. Once, these digital assets were considered speculative, especially Bitcoin, whose volatility was extraordinarily high.
Ethereum, as a core portfolio asset, will be taken more seriously than ever. Looking at its futures dominance signals how ETH has moved from utility to programmable money and a store of value. Analysts predict Bitcoin and Ethereum to hit $200k and $5k before the year ends on the back of heightened institutional inflow.
Experts also believe that the rising liquidity of Ethereum could plunge the altcoins market into a new bull phase. Furthermore, it would make traditional finance and the public market rethink their positions on investing in Ethereum and other crypto assets. This paradigm shift could instigate a new wave of institutional investments, further driving ETH demand.
Crypto Week Ahead
As Bitcoin and Ethereum ride on the wave of record all-time highs, the market eagerly awaits the decision of legislators in the upcoming “Crypto Week.” This week has been set aside to debate the GENIUS Act, Clarity ACT, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act, and see the possibility of passing the bills into law. The United States could finally formalize ETF frameworks and rules governing trading, custody, and issuance.
