Ethereum investment funds lead crypto inflows with $296 million, the strongest performance since the 2024 U.S. election — outpacing Bitcoin amid Fed rate uncertainty.Key Points:Ether-based investment products attracted $296 million in inflows last week, the most since Trump’s 2024 election victory.ETH inflows have now extended for seven consecutive weeks, signaling rising investor confidence.Bitcoin investment products saw $56 million in outflows, marking a second straight week of declines.Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s June 18 rate decision for market direction.Ethereum Investment Products Lead Crypto InflowsEthereum (ETH) funds outperformed the rest of the crypto market last week, attracting $296 million in net inflows, according to a new report from CoinShares published June 10. This marks the largest weekly inflow for ETH-based investment products since U.S. President Donald Trump won the 2024 election.Ether products now account for over 10.5% of total crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) assets under management — a sharp rebound in sentiment after months of lagging behind Bitcoin.“Ether ETPs have seen inflows for seven weeks straight,” CoinShares noted, adding that institutional interest in ETH is accelerating. According to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, Ether is likely to trade between $2,400 and $2,800 in the short term.“Network upgrades and fresh ETF inflows could support a push toward $2,700,” Lee said, “but broader market sell-offs may test support at $2,300.”Bitcoin Funds See Continued Outflows Ahead of Fed DecisionWhile Ether dominated investor attention, Bitcoin (BTC) investment products recorded $56 million in outflows last week — extending a two-week streak of losses. The broader crypto investment product market saw $286 million in net inflows, buoyed largely by Ethereum.CoinShares attributed Bitcoin’s underperformance to investor caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s next rate decision on June 18. Traders expect the FOMC to hold rates steady, with CME Group’s FedWatch Tool pricing in a 99.9% probability of no change.“Markets are adopting a ‘wait-and-see’ approach,” CoinShares wrote. “The lack of rate cuts has created hesitation across Bitcoin-linked products.”ETH Gaining Ground on Market LeadershipThe recent inflows into Ether signal a recovery in institutional demand that could shift market dynamics heading into the second half of 2025. Ethereum’s deflationary tokenomics, upcoming network upgrades, and the possibility of a spot ETH ETF approval are seen as tailwinds.Meanwhile, Bitcoin bulls remain optimistic. Alice Li, head of U.S. at Foresight Ventures, said on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction Spaces that she believes Bitcoin could still hit $150,000 during this cycle — but likely after the Fed signals its first rate cut.Crypto VC Funding Hits 2025 LowDespite strong inflows into ETH, crypto venture capital activity is slowing. May saw only 62 venture rounds, the lowest monthly count of 2025, with just $909 million raised across the industry. Regulatory uncertainty and macro headwinds have kept many institutional players on the sidelines.While Ethereum continues to gain momentum among institutional investors, Bitcoin's near-term path depends on Federal Reserve policy shifts. All eyes now turn to the June 18 FOMC meeting, where even subtle changes in tone could influence billions in crypto capital flows.
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