US spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $59.3 million in net outflows on August 15, 2025, halting an eight-day inflow streak that had added approximately $3.7 billion to these products according to Farside data. This development occurred as Ether (ETH) retreated from near its 2021 all-time high of $4,878, trading at $4,448 at publication time after falling just 1.94% short of the record.
Analysts highlight ETF flows as a critical price indicator, with Nansen's Jake Kennis noting "The rally will hold as long as the flows and narrative remain strong." Crypto trader Langerius suggested consistent weekly inflows could propel ETH to $10,000. Since their July 2024 launch, spot Ether ETFs have accumulated $12.68 billion in total net flows.
Detailed flow data reveals significant outflows from Fidelity's FETH ($272.23M), Grayscale's ETHE ($101.74M), Bitwise's ETHW ($15.76M), and 21Shares' CETH ($4.39M). Conversely, BlackRock's ETHA saw a substantial $339.37 million inflow, indicating institutional repositioning rather than broad Ethereum abandonment. Santiment data shows comparatively lower social media bullishness for ETH versus Bitcoin, which historically precedes short-term ETH outperformance.
The news coincides with Ethereum's staking ecosystem recording 877,106 ETH ($3.88 billion) in the unstaking queue, though analysts note spot ETF purchases and treasury firm accumulation are absorbing this potential selling pressure.