US spot Ethereum ETFs received a surge of 154,000 ETH in the past week, significantly more than Bitcoin funds, which managed 7,800 BTC in the same period.
The considerable inflow into Ethereum ETFs reflects growing interest in its versatile applications, including DeFi and staking rewards.
Ethereum experienced a record day on June 11, with 77,000 ETH inflows, hinting at increasing institutional attention as its price approaches $3,000.
There is a rising appeal for Ethereum due to staking opportunities, with rumors suggesting some ETFs may soon offer staking‑enabled shares, making them more attractive than Bitcoin funds.
Second‑layer solutions like Optimism and Arbitrum are enhancing Ethereum's usability by reducing fees and speeding up transactions, attracting more developers and users.
While Bitcoin still leads in total ETF assets, its recent inflows have been relatively flat, with 7,800 BTC added this week, showing some volatility compared to Ethereum.
Investors are seeking assets with real‑world applications and growth potential, leading to Ethereum's popularity due to its role in DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts.
Ethereum's broad utility compared to Bitcoin's primarily store-of-value proposition could drive further investment if ETF momentum continues in its favor.