Ethereum ETFs Hit $4B in Monthly Inflows as Bitcoin Lags

The U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a surge of nearly $4 billion in net inflows during August, marking their second-highest monthly gain since launch. This substantial increase coincides with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting growing institutional interest in the Ethereum market. Past performance shows that this shift started in mid-2025 as investors shifted from uncertainty and skepticism towards a surge of confidence in the asset. This has been attributed to expanding DeFi applications and increasing institutional investment.