Ethereum ETFs Fail to Close Gap with Bitcoin Despite Record Inflows
Ethereum ETFs pulled in a significant $1.5 billion in inflows for 2026, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs, which attracted $985 million. However, Bitcoin ETFs still dominate the market with $109 billion in total assets, a figure roughly six times greater than Ethereum's $18 billion. This disparity is largely due to Bitcoin's earlier launch and higher net inflows.
Bitcoin's annual inflow figure for 2026 is somewhat misleading, as the cryptocurrency experienced a massive Q3 recovery, drawing in $6.3 billion in inflows after a weak first half of the year. In contrast, Ethereum's 2026 inflows are impressive, but it would take over 80 years to close the $44 billion gap in total inflows between the two.
The value of the assets within these funds also affects their total assets. Bitcoin funds have gained around $52 billion since inception, driven by appreciation in their underlying coins, while Ethereum funds show a smaller gain of roughly $4 billion.