- Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US have underperformed Bitcoin in their third day of trading.
- In comparison, Bitcoin-focused ETFs continue to lead the market with significant net inflows.
- According to data from SosoValue, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) witnessed notable outflows, while BlackRock’s ETHA saw the highest net inflows among Ethereum funds.
Ethereum ETFs Struggle to Match Bitcoin’s Dominance in US Market
Spot Ethereum ETFs Face Challenges in Early Trading Days
As Ethereum ETFs launched in the US market, they found themselves lagging behind their Bitcoin counterparts. Data from SosoValue revealed that while the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) underwent a net outflow of $346.22 million, other funds managed to attract investments. BlackRock’s ETHA led with a net inflow of $70.93 million, followed by Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust’s $58.09 million, Fidelity’s FETH with $34.32 million, and Bitwise’s ETHW adding $16.34 million in net inflows.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Continue to Attract Capital
Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs maintained their market dominance. The previous Wednesday saw a $44.51 million net inflow across 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, which was followed by $31.16 million on Thursday. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded $70.75 million in net inflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw $39.59 million in outflows. Other Bitcoin ETFs reported zero net flows for the day.
Trading Volumes Highlight Investor Preferences
Trading volumes also reflected the disparity between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs. Spot Ether ETFs had a total daily trading volume of approximately $860.8 million on Thursday, which was a drop from $1.05 billion on Tuesday and $944.6 million on Wednesday. On the other hand, Bitcoin ETFs reported $1.51 billion in trading volume on Wednesday, following $1.5 billion on Tuesday and $2.34 billion earlier in the week. These figures indicate a stronger investor interest in Bitcoin-related products compared to Ethereum.
Conclusion
The early days of Ethereum ETFs in the US market have shown mixed results with significant outflows in some major funds balanced by inflows in others. Bitcoin ETFs, however, continue to exhibit stronger performance and investor confidence. As the market evolves, it will be crucial to monitor these trends and understand the factors driving investor behavior. For now, Bitcoin retains its lead, with Ethereum trying to carve out its own niche in the competitive ETF landscape.
