Ethereum ETFs See 3rd Day of Outflows as Sentiment Cools

by Ouess

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are facing a wave of investor withdrawals, posting net outflows for three consecutive days. This trend highlights a significant cooling in sentiment around Ether, especially when compared to Bitcoin ETFs, which continue to attract steady and substantial inflows.

Breaking Down the Outflows

Ethereum ETFs Source : SoSoValue

Data from SoSoValue reveals the details of the recent slump:

  • September 3 Outflows: $38.2 million
  • 3-Day Total Outflows: Approximately $338 million
  • Biggest Outflow: BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led the redemptions with a substantial $151 million outflow.

The outflows were partially offset by inflows into other funds. Fidelity’s FETH attracted $65.8 millionGrayscale’s ETH saw $26.6 million, and Bitwise’s ETHW pulled in $20.8 million.

ETH ETF Source : Farside

A Stark Contrast to Bitcoin ETFs

The struggle for Ethereum ETFs is even more pronounced when compared to their Bitcoin counterparts. While ETH products were bleeding money, Bitcoin ETFs enjoyed a two-day streak of inflows totaling over $634 million.

BTC ETF Source : SoSoValue

This divergence suggests a notable rotation of institutional capital from Ethereum back to Bitcoin, or at least a pause in the enthusiasm that drove ETH’s massive inflows in late August.

What’s Causing the Cool-Off?

The outflows coincide with ETH’s own price struggles, creating a feedback loop. As the price of Ethereum stagnates or dips, it can dampen investor enthusiasm for the related ETF products.

This three-day streak is a sharp reversal from the prior week, when Ethereum ETFs recorded six straight days of inflows, pulling in a massive $1.8 billion. The sudden shift indicates that the recent rally may have been overextended, leading to a natural period of profit-taking and consolidation.

The Bottom Line

While three days of outflows is a concern, it’s important to view it in context. The outflows are modest compared to the recent inflows, and the overall narrative for Ethereum ETFs is still young. This could simply be a short-term correction after a parabolic run.

However, the contrast with Bitcoin’s strong inflows is a key metric to watch. If this trend continues, it could signal a longer-term shift in institutional preference back toward the original cryptocurrency. For now, it appears Ethereum is taking a breather.

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