Ethereum ETF Faces $465M Outflows as BlackRock Sells 101K ETH

Key Insights:

• BlackRock’s sale of 101,975 ETH causes $465M in Ethereum ETF outflows, signaling market shifts.
• Despite losses, Ethereum ETFs still hold $9.02B in assets amid changing investor behavior.
• Ethereum’s price stays strong, trading at $3,652, despite recent ETF outflows and market volatility.

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced substantial outflows on August 5, 2025, with $465 million in losses. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF has been a notable player in the Ethereum ETF space, but recent data shows a dramatic withdrawal. 

According to Coin Bureau, 101,975 ETH was sold, which equals around $375 million. This sale marks the largest outflow for the product since its debut and ends a 21-day streak of positive inflows.

Despite Ethereum’s price reaching impressive highs earlier in the year, BlackRock’s decision to reduce its ETH holdings suggests a shift in strategy or a reaction to changing market conditions. This was the largest outflow we’ve seen since launch,” a spokesperson for BlackRock stated.

Ethereum ETFs See Drastic Losses

Ethereum ETFs collectively saw a total of $465 million in outflows, significantly impacting their performance. Following BlackRock’s large sale, Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) also faced withdrawals, amounting to $55.1 million. 

The total outflows are a stark contrast to the record-breaking inflows of $5.4 billion in July. In August, the outflows continued, with Ethereum ETFs experiencing additional losses of $152 million. 

These trends indicate a shift in investor behavior, especially considering Ethereum’s strong performance earlier in the year. Despite the outflows, Ethereum ETFs still hold $9.02 billion in assets, but recent changes have raised concerns about their future.

Ethereum’s Price Movement Amid ETF Outflows

Despite the large-scale outflows, Ethereum’s price remains relatively strong. As of press time, Ethereum was trading at $3,652.76, reflecting a 2.66% increase in the last 24 hours. The market remains volatile, with Ethereum’s price having faced both upward and downward fluctuations in recent weeks. 

However, the sentiment report for 2025 shows that it has been on the rise, reaching new highs. Sentiment showed steady growth from the low 2300s in early February, reaching a peak near 3300 by mid-June.

Ethereum’s position within the broader market remains intact, despite the challenges faced by its ETFs. Investors continue to watch the situation closely, as any further changes in the ETF landscape could influence Ethereum’s market performance.