Investment in spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has seen a notable increase, particularly spurred by Donald Trump’s recent election win and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate adjustments. Over the past three days, net investments in Ether ETFs have surged, with total withdrawals dropping from $550 million to $324 million over recent weeks.
What Is Driving the Interest in Ethereum ETFs?
The growing enthusiasm for Ethereum parallels Bitcoin‘s popularity, leading to heightened interest in Ether ETFs. On November 8, inflows reached $85.9 million, resulting in a total of $155 million for the week following Trump’s electoral success.
How Do Ethereum ETFs Compare to Bitcoin ETFs?
Despite the positive trend, current investment figures for Ethereum ETFs lag behind those for Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. With the emergence of the altcoin season, however, there are expectations for increased investments in Ethereum ETFs.
Investors are keenly observing Ethereum’s market performance, with ETH posting an 18% gain last week, outpacing Bitcoin’s 9.9% rise. A notable improvement is also seen in the ETH/BTC ratio, differing from the trends of the previous three years.
- BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF received $59.8 million, while Fidelity’s ETF saw $18.4 million.
- The SEC is delaying decisions on options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs, causing investor caution.
- ETH has risen above $3,000, breaking critical resistance and indicating potential growth to $4,000.
The influx of investments into Ethereum ETFs is playing a crucial role in elevating ETH prices. Many believe these positive trends will bolster ETH’s market stance further, though the SEC’s ongoing deliberations and market dynamics could significantly impact future developments.