Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds pulled in $82 million in net inflows on Monday, breaking a weeks-long outflow streak that had dragged the token's price down more than 30%. The same day, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $91 million leave, extending a stretch of red that began in early June.
The outflow run
Between May 7 and June 4, Ethereum ETFs bled money every single trading day. Over that stretch, the price of ETH dropped from $2,300 to under $1,600 — a decline of roughly 30%. It was the longest sustained outflow period since the funds launched in July 2024. The bleeding finally stopped on June 4, when Ethereum funds scraped together a modest $19 million in inflows. That blip didn't last. Bitcoin ETFs, meanwhile, managed a tiny $3 million inflow on the same day, then resumed outflows almost immediately.
Monday's reversal
The $82 million Ethereum inflow on Monday is the biggest single-day number for the ETFs since late April. It's a sharp turnaround from the previous pattern, though it's still early to call it a trend. Bitcoin funds haven't caught a similar break: Monday's $91 million outflow is one of the largest daily redemptions this month.
Why spot ETFs matter
Spot ETFs are regulated by the SEC and let investors bet on crypto without touching wallets or exchanges. They've become a popular on-ramp for institutions. Ethereum's products launched about 18 months after Bitcoin's, and their flows have often moved in tandem — but this week shows a clear divergence. ETH's price has steadied around $1,670, roughly where it closed Friday. Whether the buying pressure from ETFs can lift it further depends on whether the inflows stick around.
The next few trading sessions will show if Monday was a one-off or the start of a real shift. The outflow streak that started in early May took a month to break; rebuilding confidence may take just as long.
