Ethereum ETF Boom and 401(k) Crypto Access Fueling Next Wave of Institutional Inflows

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The surge in Ethereum ETF inflows exceeding $1 billion on August 11, shows the on-going growth of institutional confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem.

This is driven by its role in DeFi and Web3, along with BlackRock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH leading at $640 million and $277 million, respectively.

Easing U.S. CPI data, forecasting 2.8% YoY inflation, has reignited rate-cut optimism, boosting risk assets like cryptocurrencies and supporting Ethereum’s price surge to the range of $4,600, suggesting bullish short to mid-term market momentum.

President Trump’s executive order allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans could significantly shift long-term capital allocation by broadening retail and institutional access to crypto through tax-advantaged accounts.

This regulatory developments, combined with Ethereum’s ETF success and increasing corporate treasury allocations (e.g., BitMine’s 1.15M ETH), will strengthen crypto’s role as an alternate route to financial investments, potentially driving sustained capital inflows in the coming months.

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget

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