ETF Ethereum hits a six-week high, marking a large-scale rotation by institutional investors

Source: TokocryptoBlog Original Title: ETF Ethereum Hits 6-Week Record, Signaling Major Investor Rotation Original Link: https://news.tokocrypto.com/etf-ethereum-cetak-rekor-6-minggu-sinyal-rotasi-besar-investor/ The ETF Ethereum spot experienced the largest capital inflow growth in the past six weeks, marking a shift in institutional investor strategy towards focusing on cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin.

Data shows that on Tuesday (10/12), spot Ethereum ETF received $177.64 million in inflows, surpassing the $151.74 million in inflows into spot Bitcoin ETF.

Among other alternative tokens, Solana recorded the highest inflow of $16.54 million, followed by XRP with $8.73 million, while Dogecoin and Chainlink remained stagnant.

SynFutures CEO Rachel Lin said this move is evidence that investors are becoming more selective when choosing cryptocurrencies.

“ETF inflows tell a clear story. Investors are starting to see Ethereum not just as an asset, but as infrastructure,” Lin said.

Lin added that increasing institutional interest is driven by staking products and the growth of tokenization sectors utilizing the Ethereum network.

So far, various ETF products have raised $2.14 billion worth of Ethereum, accounting for approximately 5% of ETH’s market capitalization $400 .

ETH Price Surge, Market Sets New Targets

In the past 24 hours, Ethereum’s price has risen 6.9% to $3,329. This positive sentiment is also reflected in the prediction markets, where the probability of ETH reaching $4,500 has now increased to 58%, a significant jump from below 30% earlier in the month.

While Bitcoin still dominates institutional capital allocation, Lin believes the current dynamics indicate structural changes:

“Ethereum has attracted significant inflows even as Bitcoin slows down. This indicates a long-term rotation, not just short-term trading.”

Major US Financial Institutions Open Doors for Crypto ETFs

Bullish sentiment is also reinforced by statements from Bitwise CIO Matthew Hougan, who said that the four largest US financial institutions—Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Wells Fargo—have started providing access to crypto ETFs over the past six months.

“Trillions of dollars can now flow into crypto ETFs—an access that didn’t exist six months ago,” Hougan said.

He predicts 2026 will be a record year for crypto ETF inflows.

Outlook: Ethereum Poised to Become a Favorite in ETFs

Lin predicts that as products mature and regulatory clarity improves, ETF inflows will increase in 2026. With macroeconomic conditions improving, Ethereum is expected to attract a larger share of ETF demand due to its utility and yield potential.