Ether Drives $286M Crypto Fund Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows

Global cryptocurrency investment products recorded $286 million in net inflows for the week ending May 30, 2025, driven primarily by strong demand for Ether exchange-traded products (ETPs), according to CoinShares.

Despite a 6% drop in Bitcoin’s price from $110,000 to $103,400 last week, the crypto market maintained its seven-week inflow streak, reaching $10.9 billion year-to-date.

However, total assets under management (AUM) fell from $187 billion to $177 billion due to market volatility sparked by uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies.

Ether ETPs led the charge with $321 million in inflows, while Bitcoin ETPs saw $8 million in outflows, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.

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Ether ETPs Shine Amid Bitcoin Pullback

Ether ETPs posted their strongest performance since December 2024, with $321 million in inflows signaling renewed investor confidence. Ether’s price, trading at $2,492, has risen 36% over the past 30 days, bolstered by improving network fundamentals and resilient futures markets.

In contrast, Bitcoin ETPs experienced a flow reversal after six weeks of gains, with $8 million in outflows linked to profit-taking and a New York court ruling against U.S. tariffs on May 30, 2025.

XRP investment products faced the heaviest losses, with $28 million in outflows, marking two consecutive weeks of declines.

Real-time market data shows Bitcoin trading at $104,180, reflecting ongoing volatility but sustained interest, with daily trading volumes reaching $12.7 billion on major exchanges.

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Ether’s 36% price surge in the past 30 days, reaching $2,492 on June 2, 2025, has outpaced Bitcoin’s performance, driven by strong ETP inflows and network improvements.

Issuer Trends and Market Dynamics

BlackRock’s iShares ETFs led the issuers with $790 million in inflows, increasing the year-to-date inflows to $12.4 billion; however, its assets under management (AUM) decreased from $74.8 billion to $72.9 billion because of outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.

Conversely, ARK Invest and 21Shares saw significant losses, with $282 million in outflows, bringing their year-to-date flows to a net loss of $22 million. The crypto market’s mixed performance aligns with historical June trends, where prices often exhibit volatility.

Analysts attribute Bitcoin’s outflows to profit-taking by long-term investors following its surge past $110,000, while Ether’s rally reflects optimism about its network upgrades and growing institutional adoption.