US spot Ethereum ETFs have attracted a surge of new capital this week, drawing in 154,000 ETH over the last seven days—about five times their recent weekly average. By contrast, Bitcoin funds managed just 7,800 BTC in the same period.
That gap points to growing interest in Ethereum’s broader uses, from DeFi to staking rewards, as big investors rethink their crypto allocations.
Rising ETF Inflows Point To Shifting Bets
Based on reports, June 11 was a standout day for Ethereum. Spot ETFs pulled in a record 77,000 ETH in a single session, marking the highest daily total for the token so far this month.
Investors are watching as the price edges closer to the $3,000 mark. A push past that level could spur more buying, especially if inflows stay strong.
$ETH spot ETFs are heating up. This week alone, they’ve seen 154K #ETH in inflows – 5x higher than their recent weekly average. For context: the biggest single-day $ETH inflow this month was 77K #ETH on June 11th. pic.twitter.com/8Xlerbc6GX
— glassnode (@glassnode) June 13, 2025
Ethereum Staking Adds Appeal
Another factor at play is staking. Holders can lock up ETH to help secure the network and earn rewards. Word is spreading that some ETFs may soon offer staking‑enabled shares.
That setup could make Ethereum products more attractive than Bitcoin funds, where staking isn’t an option. Yield‑hungry buyers may find that extra boost hard to resist.
Ethereum’s second‑layer solutions are also drawing attention. Protocols like Optimism and Arbitrum are cutting fees and speeding up transactions. That improvement is pulling more developers and users into the fold.
As these rollups gain steam, the network’s real‑world usability keeps climbing. For portfolio managers, that growing ecosystem can look like a strong reason to back ETH.
Bitcoin Flows Lag Behind
Bitcoin still dominates in total ETF assets, but inflows have been flat lately. The 7,800 BTC added this week barely tops the week’s usual figure and falls short of May 23’s one‑day high of 7,900 BTC.
In early June, some funds even saw redemptions, making flows jump around from day to day. That volatility may be pushing some institutions to explore alternatives.
Analysts point out that investors are hunting for tokens with real‑world uses and upside potential. Ethereum’s role in decentralized finance, non‑fungible tokens and smart contracts gives it a multi‑purpose edge.
Bitcoin’s draw as a store of value still matters, but that single use case may feel limited compared with ETH’s broader toolkit. If ETF momentum stays with Ethereum, we could see more money rotate in its direction.
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