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Ethereum tops Bitcoin as ETH ETF inflows hit record $9B!

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ETH funds nearly double their holdings to 6.8 million as Bitcoin inflows weaken.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Samyukhtha LKM

Journalist

Samyukhtha LKM

Journalist

Posted: October 25, 2025

Key takeaways

Why are investors shifting from Bitcoin to Ethereum?

Ethereum ETFs saw $9 billion in inflows in Q3 2025, surpassing Bitcoin’s $8 billion for the first time.

Will the market rebound amid weak sentiment?

Extreme pessimism among traders has often been followed by short-term recoveries in the crypto market.

Large investors are moving capital from Bitcoin [BTC] into Ethereum [ETH], as ETH ETFs record their strongest inflows to date. Bitcoin demand, by contrast, has cooled sharply in recent weeks.

Despite this shift, retail traders remain cautious. So, will the market rebound?

Ethereum ETFs outpace Bitcoin

Source: CryptoQuant

Institutional investors are increasingly favoring Ethereum over Bitcoin. Data showed that ETH ETFs drew $9 billion in Q3 2025, surpassing Bitcoin’s $8 billion in inflows.

This is a first in crypto ETF history.

Source: CryptoQuant

Ethereum fund holdings have climbed to 6.8 million ETH, nearly double earlier levels, indicating sustained institutional accumulation.

Bitcoin is still the top crypto, but its ETF inflows are getting shaky as investors shift toward coins like Ethereum that offer staking and more growth potential.

Source: CryptoQuant

This trend could redefine institutional portfolio strategies in Q4.

ETH/BTC pair is weak

Despite institutional inflows, Ethereum’s performance against Bitcoin has remained subdued.

The ETH/BTC pair has traded sideways around the 0.035 mark for over a week, failing to establish a clear breakout after early October’s sharp drop.

Source: TradingView

Lower highs on the daily chart mean fading bullish momentum, while the tight consolidation zone means indecision among traders.

A move above 0.036 could confirm strength in Ethereum, but further downside toward 0.034 remains possible if Bitcoin dominance rises again.

At press time, ETH traded at 0.03527 BTC, down 0.48% on the day.

Retail sentiment turns bearish

Santiment data shows that most retail traders expect crypto prices to fall this weekend, with “lower” and “below” mentions dominating discussions.

Source: Santiment

Such pessimism often precedes short-term rebounds, as crowd sentiment typically moves counter to market outcomes. This pattern suggests fear is currently outweighing optimism, especially after a volatile week for Bitcoin and Ethereum.

If institutional inflows continue, this mild “crowd FUD” could trigger a relief rally.

Samyukhtha LKM

Samyukhtha L KM is a Financial Journalist and Market Analyst at AMBCrypto whose work is defined by one central question: Is the latest trend in blockchain hype, or history in the making? Her expertise is built on a strong academic foundation, with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from the University of Madras. This dual qualification equips her with a unique skill set: the financial acumen to dissect market mechanics and the journalistic rigor to investigate and communicate complex subjects with clarity. Samyukhtha specializes in analyzing the socio-economic impact of blockchain adoption and assessing the viability of new market narratives. This includes a focus on high-velocity, community-driven assets such as memecoins, where she evaluates sentiment and fundamentals. She is dedicated to providing readers with insightful, well-researched commentary that looks beyond immediate market moves to understand the long-term implications of decentralized technology.