Grayscale Ethereum ETF Outflows Surge Over $2 Billion, More Pain Ahead?

Outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum ETF have slowed, falling below $100 million first time since launch. Ethereum whale activity has spiked.
By Bhushan Akolkar
Grayscale Holdings Dip Below $20 Billion Amid ETF Outflows

Highlights

  • BlackRock's ETHA registered $89 million on Thursday turning net flows positive.
  • Grayscale ETHE outflows have been slowing down eventually in a positive development.
  • ETH price drop came as Elwood deposited 19,500 ETH to Binance in last two days.

This week, the spot Ethereum ETFs have witnessed volatile flows with Grayscale and BlackRock dominating a majority of this activity. Yesterday, August 1, the total outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum ETF (ETHE) surged past $2 billion. Thus, within just eight trading sessions, the ETHE AUM has tanked by 22% and is currently just above $7 billion.

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Grayscale Ethereum ETF Outflows subside

The good thing is that the outflows from the Grayscale Ether ETF (ETHE) have been on a decline. On Thursday, August 1, ETHE’s net outflow stood at $78 million, thereby dropping under $100 million for the first time since inception. The Grayscale Ethereum mini-ETF (ETH) is compensating for some of the outflows, with more than $200 million in inflows so far.

A day before on Wednesday, the spot Ether ETF flows turned negative after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged citing the possibility of a September rate cut. However, it flipped into positive territory on Thursday, August 1.

Also Read: Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate First Time in 4-Years, Bitcoin Recovery Soon?

The spot Ethereum ETFs clocked net inflows of clocked inflows of $26 million yesterday. BlackRock Ether ETF (ETHA) saw inflows to the tune of $89.6471 million. As a result, BlackRock ETHA’s net inflows since inception have crossed $710 million. Fidelity’s FETH recorded minor inflows of around $11.4 million.

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Ethereum Whale Activity Spikes With ETH Volatility

The Ethereum blockchain witnessed strong whale activity recently as the ETH price flirts around $3,165 levels.

Explaining the reason behind the recent ETH price drop, Lookonchain stated that three wallets associated with Elwood have collectively deposited a total of 19,500 ETH, valued at $64 million, on crypto exchange binance in the last two days. As per Lookonchain, these wallets have a history of depositing ethereum to Binance, just before the crash.

Furthermore, as per data from Greeks.Live, a total of 180,000 Ethereum options are set to expire today with a put-call ratio of 0.55, a notional value of $600 million, and a max pain point of $3,300.

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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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