Ether ETFs See $393M Inflows While Bitcoin ETFs Experience $376M Outflows

Recent data indicates a significant shift in investor interest from bitcoin (BTC) to ether (ETH) amid market volatility.

  • U.S.-listed ether spot ETFs have seen net inflows of $393 million this month, seven times larger than January's figures.
  • The 11 bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $376 million during the same period.
  • Ether's ETF inflows occurred on all but two trading days, while bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows on only four days.
  • Investors are engaging in carry trading, purchasing spot ETFs while shorting ETH CME futures.
  • Despite strong ETF activity, ETH prices have remained stable between $2,600 and $2,800 since early February.
  • Some analysts anticipate price increases due to the upcoming Pectra upgrade on April 8, aimed at enhancing Ethereum's performance.
  • The ETH Foundation allocated $120 million to DeFi projects, signaling renewed institutional interest.
  • Probability of ETH exceeding $3,000 by quarter-end increased to 30% from 28% last week.