Grayscale Ethereum ETF Outflows Cross $2 Billion, More Pain Ahead?

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the financial markets, I have witnessed countless ebbs and flows in various asset classes. This week’s volatility in Ether ETFs, particularly the Grayscale Ethereum ETF (ETHE), has been intriguing.


As someone who has been closely following the cryptocurrency market for several years, I have witnessed firsthand the rollercoaster ride that Ethereum ETFs have taken. Over the past week, the flows of the Ether ETF have remained unpredictable, with BlackRock and Grayscale being the main players driving the activity.

Grayscale Ethereum ETF Outflows subside

As a seasoned investor with over two decades of experience under my belt, I find it intriguing to observe the ebb and flow of investments in the cryptocurrency market. In particular, I’ve been tracking the Grayscale Ether ETF (ETHE) and its recent trend of declining outflows. Thursday, August 1, marked a significant milestone as ETHE net outflow dipped below $100 million for the first time since inception. This is certainly an interesting development that I find myself closely watching, given my background in finance and understanding of market dynamics.

On Wednesday, the Ether ETF’s flow had turned negative following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates stable and hint at a potential September reduction. Yet, by Thursday, August 1st, this trend reversed, moving back into positive territory.

Yesterday, Ethereum ETFs experienced overall inflows worth $26 million. Among them, BlackRock’s Ether ETF (ETHA) attracted inflows amounting to $89.6471 million. As a result, the total inflows for BlackRock ETHA since its launch have surpassed $710 million. Meanwhile, Fidelity’s FETH saw inflows of approximately $11.4 million.

Ethereum Whale Activity Spikes With ETH Volatility

In recent times, there has been significant whale involvement on the Ethereum blockchain, as the value of Ether hovers near the $3,165 mark.

According to Lookonchain’s analysis, a group of three wallets linked to Elwood have transferred approximately 19,500 ETH (worth around $64 million) into Binance over the past two days. Notably, these wallets have previously deposited Ethereum into Binance prior to market crashes. This move by these wallets might suggest that they are anticipating a potential drop in the price of ETH.

Who dumped $ETH causing the price to drop?
Over the last two days, we’ve observed three wallets associated with #Elwood transferring approximately 19,500 ETH (equivalent to around 63.66 million dollars) into #Binance!
Coincidentally, these wallets deposited $ETH to #Binance every time before the price crashed!
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 1, 2024

In addition, based on statistics from Greeks.Live, approximately 180,000 Ethereum options are due to expire today. The put-call ratio stands at 0.55, indicating a slightly higher demand for call options over put options. The total value of these options is estimated to be around $600 million. The maximum potential loss or “max pain point” for these options is projected to be at an Ethereum price of $3,300.

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2024-08-02 08:18