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🚀 Spot Ether ETFs Break 8-Day $3.7B Inflow Streak – Is the Rally Losing Steam?
Ethereum’s journey to reclaim its 2021 all-time high just hit a critical pause. After eight consecutive days of unstoppable inflows into spot Ether ETFs, Friday witnessed a sudden shift—outflows. Could this be the first sign of weakening momentum, or merely a healthy market correction?
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✦ $59.3M Outflows After $3.7B Inflows – What Changed?
Spot Ether ETFs in the US ended their powerful 8-day inflow streak with $59.3 million in outflows.
The streak had previously added $3.7 billion in institutional inflows, fueling Ether’s impressive 29.63% monthly rally.
Analysts now question: Is this the first crack in Ether’s bullish armor?
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✦ Ether Missed ATH by Just 1.94% – A Critical Near Miss
On Thursday, Ether came within striking distance of its 2021 ATH of $4,878, missing it by just 1.94%.
The price retraced to $4,448, sparking debate on whether ETF demand will be enough to push ETH higher.
The burning question: Can ETF momentum be reignited, or has the rally peaked too soon?
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✦ Institutional FOMO or Market Fatigue?
Analyst Jake Kennis (Nansen): “The rally will hold as long as flows and narrative remain strong.”
Trader Langerius: Predicts Ether could reach $10,000 if weekly inflows stay consistent.
Merlijin The Trader: Describes ETF inflows as “institutional FOMO going vertical.”
Yet, the sudden reversal leaves many wondering: Did the institutions just hit pause—or exit?
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✦ Ethereum vs. Bitcoin – Who Has the Upper Hand?
Despite ETF success, Santiment data shows traders display less bullishness toward Ether compared to Bitcoin.
Historically, this lack of hype often gives Ether a slight outperformance edge over BTC in the short term.
The real question remains: Will Ethereum quietly overtake Bitcoin’s dominance in this cycle?
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✦ $3.8B Unstaking Queue – Profit-Taking Pressure Ahead?
Ethereum’s staking ecosystem is under pressure as 877,106 ETH ($3.88B) waits in the unstaking queue.
Analysts warn this could trigger profit-taking waves—yet treasury firms and ETFs appear to be absorbing the sell pressure.
DeFi strategist Ignas suggests: “Accumulation strength is offsetting exits—for now.”
But the looming issue: Can buying power continue to outmatch selling pressure if unstaking accelerates?
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✦ The Bigger Picture – Strength or Fragility?
Since launch in July 2024, spot Ether ETFs have recorded $12.68 billion in total net inflows.
Ether’s monthly growth of nearly 30% highlights its resilience—but the abrupt outflows remind investors that sentiment can shift overnight.
As institutional flows, staking dynamics, and retail demand collide, investors must ask:
Is Ether still on track for $10,000?
Or has the first major warning sign already appeared?
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