Why Ethereum ETF Inflows Are Unable to Drive ETH Price Higher?

BlackRock is leading Ethereum ETF inflows, adding $750 million in June so far, however, traders keep ETH price subdued to $2,500.
By Bhushan Akolkar

Highlights

  • Ethereum ETF inflows have approached $4 billion across U.S. issuers, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).
  • CME data reveals hedge funds are initiating record short positions on Ethereum.
  • Ethereum’s network utility continues to grow, with weekly new address creation ranging from 800,000 to 1 million.

Ethereum ETF inflows have surged over the past few weeks; however, the same hasn’t reflected in ETH price, which continues to flirt around $2,500 levels. The ETH inflows across all US issuers have now reached closer to $4 billion, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). This shows that ETH remains institutions’ favourite, along with on-chain data showing a surge in Ethereum network activity.

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Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge But Hedge Funds Go Short

BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has witnessed massive inflows amassing a total of $750 million in Ethereum, so far in the month of June. Interestingly, the asset manager hasn’t sold any of its Ethereum holdings, reflecting a strong vote of confidence in the second-largest cryptocurrency. As of now, BlackRock’s ETHA holds a total of 1.677 million ETF, with net assets under management of nearly $4.1 billion.

Citing CME data, market analyst Quinten explains that although Ethereum ETF inflows are surging, the ETH price suppression comes as hedge funds initiate record hedge positions on ETH, via the CME exchange. This dynamic suggests a battle between bullish ETF inflows and bearish derivatives market activity.

Ethereum ETF inflows impact reduce with short ETH positions
Source: Quinten | CME

As of now, Ethereum price is trading 1.58% up at $2,563. The Coinglass data shows that the 24-hour ETH open interest has surged 4.5% to more than $36.4 billion, with 24-hour liquidations now surging past $30 million.

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Ethereum Network Activity Hits New Highs Amid $2,500 ETH Price

Along with Ethereum ETF inflows, blockchain analytics platform Santiment reports that Ethereum’s network utility and growth are reaching unprecedented levels as the cryptocurrency hovers near the $2,500 mark.

Ethereum Network Activity surges as ETH Price Flirts at $2,500
Source: Santiment

According to Santiment, the number of new weekly Ethereum addresses ranges between 800,000 and 1 million—an increase of approximately 33% compared to the same period last year. This surge in new address creation underscores Ethereum’s expanding adoption and ongoing utility in the crypto space.

At the same time, the demand for Ethereum Treasury is growing at this point with Sharplink Gaming becoming the largest ETH holder last week. Recently, Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin stated that demand for ETH treasury among corporations will grow as the “Main Street” will use this platform to build “end user apps for consumers and enterprises that go beyond DeFi.”

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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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