Investor Demand Surges as BTC and ETH Spot ETFs Attract Billions
Investor appetite for crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging again, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded their second-largest day of inflows ever on Thursday, July 11. According to data from Farside Investors, Bitcoin ETFs brought in $1.17 billion, while Ether ETFs captured $383.1 million — signaling robust institutional and retail demand for digital assets.
BlackRock and Fidelity Lead ETF Inflows
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) from BlackRock was the top performer, securing $448 million in net inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, which added $324 million. Together, these two funds represented the bulk of the daily Bitcoin ETF inflows.
This marks the second-largest day for Bitcoin ETF inflows since the $1.37 billion spike on November 7, 2024, which coincided with Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory — a politically charged catalyst for risk-on market sentiment.
Ether ETFs See Historic Surge, Led by ETHA
Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs also had a standout session. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) drew in $300.9 million, marking its single-largest daily inflow to date. These inflows highlight growing investor confidence in Ethereum as both a technology platform and a store of value, especially as Layer 2 adoption and staking continue to expand.
Legacy Platforms Still Hesitant Despite Investor Interest
Despite the surge, some barriers remain. Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, noted that major financial platforms such as Vanguard are still not offering access to these ETFs, slowing adoption among traditional financial advisers and retail clients. Yet the demand continues to climb.
ETF Demand Now Exceeds Crypto Supply
Remarkably, the inflows are now surpassing the rate of new crypto supply. In the past 24 hours, Ethereum’s net issuance was just 2,110 ETH, worth $6.33 million, compared to over $383 million in Ether ETF inflows — an almost 60x imbalance. Bitcoin’s numbers are even more striking: $28.22 billion worth of BTC bought by ETFs in 2025, compared to just $7.85 billion in new issuance by miners.
Institutional Interest Reaches New Heights
These near-record inflows reaffirm that spot ETFs are becoming a dominant force in crypto investing, channeling billions in demand and absorbing supply faster than it is being created. With institutions leading the charge, ETF flows may continue to dictate Bitcoin and Ethereum price dynamics throughout 2025.
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