BlackRock Ethereum ETF Eyeing $1 Billion Flow Milestone: Details

As a seasoned researcher with over two decades of experience in the financial industry, I’ve witnessed the rise and fall of countless investment products. However, the growth trajectory of the BlackRock Ethereum ETF (ETHA) is nothing short of remarkable. Having closely followed the crypto space since its inception, it’s fascinating to see a product like this gain such momentum, surpassing $901 million in assets under management in just a few years.


The BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has reached a fresh inflow milestone, moving closer to $1 billion. This underscores the rising popularity of ETHA compared to other providers who have been authorized to trade a direct Ethereum ETF in the U.S. market.

BlackRock Ethereum ETF’s new milestone

According to data from Farside Investors, money flowing into ETHA has topped $901 million as of this writing. As a result, BlackRock is now leading other issuers like Fidelity Investments, Bitwise, Grayscale Investments and VanEck on the Ethereum ETF market.

Beginning on July 23, 2024, ETHA serves as a platform where investors can trade Ethereum through a conventional brokerage account. It simplifies the process for crypto supporters to hold Ethereum directly, eliminating troublesome aspects such as high transaction fees and intricate tax reporting requirements.

Ever since its launch, BlackRock’s ETHA has experienced some challenging days with minimal or no earnings. However, it’s important to note that over time, ETHA has garnered a substantial increase in value, possibly because of BlackRock’s significant influence as a leading asset manager. According to its website, the total worth of shares for ETHA is approximately 293,938.95, with a total valuation of $761,954,433.48.

As interest in the Ethereum ETF market grows, it’s anticipated that this trend will be mirrored in the value of Ethereum itself.

Ethereum recovers slightly

Despite the launch of its spot ETF causing a surge in investor interest, the cost of Ethereum didn’t mirror this enthusiasm. Instead, substantial selling pressure has kept the price high for the digital asset. Moments after the debut of ETH ETFs, Ethereum’s price, initially trading above $3,400, rapidly dropped to around $2,800.

Starting from here, the value of Ethereum dropped significantly, dipping as low as $2,500. This steep fall was primarily due to institutional investors offloading their ETH stocks. On a daily chart, Ethereum seems to be showing signs of recovery, as suggested by CoinMarketCap. In the last 24 hours, Ethereum has seen a rise of 1.15%, currently priced at $2,681. Additionally, the trading volume has also increased by approximately 66.3%, implying renewed interest from investors.

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2024-08-12 16:28