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For the second consecutive day posted on X, Ether leads in ETF inflows, attracting $402.5 million—surpassing Bitcoin’s $363.45 million. Total crypto ETF inflows reached $766 million, signaling a possible shift in institutional focus.
Recent data show that daily inflows into Ether ETFs have reached a new high. Unprecedented inflows into U.S. spot Ether ETFs primarily drive Ethereum’s price explosion.
Ethereum-focused treasuries hold $5.3 billion worth of ETH and are acquiring tokens at a rate 36 times the daily ETH production rate.
 
Additionally, ETH investment funds have maintained 12 consecutive weeks of positive inflows, including $996 million in the most recent week alone.
Companies such as Bit Digital, GameSquare, and SharpLink Gaming are actively increasing their Ethereum reserves, aligning this move with their long-term balance sheet plans.
BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, also revealed it currently holds over $500 million worth of ETH in its corporate treasury.
Still, ETF inflow trends in recent weeks suggest Ethereum is catching up. Its rising share of daily inflows signals a structural shift in investor behavior.
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have crossed the $5.5 billion threshold in inflows since their debut, with more than $3.3 billion flowing into these Ether investment vehicles since mid-April alone.
In practical terms, investors now include ETH ETFs in balanced crypto portfolios—yet BTC funds still attract the bulk of institutional allocations.
Ethereum’s ETF inflows have recently outpaced Bitcoin on select days—an indicator of changing market sentiment. Structural shifts—staking support, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption—give ETH a strong foundation.
But Bitcoin’s ETF dominance remains entrenched. For ETH to fully overtake BTC, its inflows must not only match BTC’s by volume—but also sustain that lead over the long term.
Ethereum ETFs must still overcome hurdles to match Bitcoin’s haul. The main issues include leveraging support, positioning within institutional portfolios, and higher volatility.
Regulatory changes could give Ether another boost. The passage of the CLARITY Act and expected SEC approval for staking within ETFs may enhance Ethereum’s appeal.
Source: https://zycrypto.com/can-ethereum-overtake-bitcoin-in-etf-dominance/