%{{tag.tag}} {{articledata.title}} {{moment(articledata.cdate)}} @{{articledata.company.replace(" ","")}} comment In a surprising shift, BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ: $ETHA ) has outpaced its %Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC ) counterpart, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), in weekly inflows as of July 25, 2025. According to data from Farside Investors, ETHA recorded a remarkable $1.79 billion in net inflows over the past six trading days, contributing to a total of $2.4 billion for Ethereum ETFs, compared to just $827 million for Bitcoin ETFs during the same period. This marks a significant milestone, with ETHA ranking as the second-highest inflow ETF in the U.S., trailing only the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The surge in Ethereum ETF inflows reflects growing institutional interest in %Ethereum (CRYPTO: $ETH ), driven by its role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. ETHA's assets under management doubled from $5 billion to $10 billion in just 10 days, making it the third-fastest ETF in U.S. history to reach this threshold, behind only BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs, including IBIT, experienced a brief rebound with $226 million in inflows on July 24 but faced three consecutive days of outflows prior, highlighting Ethereum's stronger momentum. Analysts attribute this trend to Ethereum's unique value proposition, including its proof-of-stake architecture and potential for staking rewards, which BlackRock has applied to include in ETHA. Posts on X echo this sentiment, noting that BlackRock's ETHA inflows nearly matched Bitcoin's last week, with $2.11 billion compared to $2.19 billion, despite Ethereum's smaller market cap. This shift suggests a recalibration of investor preferences, with Ethereum gaining traction as a diversified crypto asset. As institutional adoption accelerates, Ethereum's market presence may continue to strengthen, potentially signaling the start of an altcoin season.