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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attract $50M+ inflows this week, while XRP ETFs see $24M and HYPE ETFs stall, highlighting shifting investor focus.
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs together pulled in roughly $50 million in net new assets on June 20, outpacing the combined $24 million inflows to XRP ETFs and the $50 million to Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs despite the latter’s smaller size [1]. The surge underscores a renewed appetite for the two largest crypto assets amid waning enthusiasm for newer, niche funds.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Inflows (June 20) | Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs: +$50 M |
| Inflows (June 20) | XRP ETFs: +$24 M |
| Inflows (June 20) | HYPE ETFs: +$50 M |
| Catalyst | Institutional reallocation to proven assets; HYPE’s buy‑back model slows as trading volume steadies |
The $50 million influx into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs represents a sharp uptick from the prior week, where weekly net flows were under $10 million for each fund. Analysts attribute the move to a “re‑allocation” trend, as investors seek the liquidity and regulatory comfort of the two flagship tokens after a period of heightened volatility in smaller‑cap crypto funds. The ETFs’ assets‑under‑management now sit above $15 billion collectively, a level comparable to the total market cap of XRP ETFs ($1.04 billion) and far exceeding HYPE’s $221 million in assets [1].
XRP spot ETFs, which launched in November 2025, have amassed $994 million in net assets but saw inflows dip to $24 million this month, down from a peak of $666 million in November 2025 [2]. The slowdown reflects a broader investor retreat from the token after a 38 % price decline this year, despite the XRP Ledger’s tokenized asset growth of 388 % to $4.4 billion. Conversely, HYPE ETFs, opened in May, attracted $50 million this month—matching Bitcoin/Ethereum inflows—but their total assets remain modest at $221 million. Hyperliquid’s revenue‑driven buy‑back program, which channels 99 % of its $1 billion cumulative revenue into HYPE purchases, has slowed as trading volume plateaued, raising questions about the sustainability of its rapid inflow rate [2].
Bitcoin trades near $31,200, up 1.2 % over the past week, while Ethereum hovers around $1,950, up 1.5 %. Both sit close to recent resistance levels of $32,000 for Bitcoin and $2,000 for Ethereum, suggesting limited upside without a broader market rally. XRP remains flat at $1.13, down roughly 16 % month‑to‑date, and HYPE sits near $70, up 19 % over the past week, approaching its recent high of $77. The divergent price trajectories illustrate why investors are gravitating toward the more stable, liquid Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
The contrasting flows highlight a re‑concentration of capital into the most established crypto ETFs, while newer funds like HYPE and XRP face headwinds from slower price performance and uncertain revenue‑backed buy‑back mechanisms. Whether Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain their inflow momentum or see a reversal will shape the next phase of crypto‑focused investment strategies.
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It aims to track the performance of ether as measured by the CoinDesk Ether Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate.
The trust stakes a portion of its ether holdings to earn network staking rewards, which are passed through to the fund.
The expense ratio is 0.14%.
They hold the underlying digital assets directly (spot) and return most staking rewards to investors, unlike futures‑based alternatives.
Analysts note a modest increase in confidence, reflected in slightly higher odds for Ethereum reaching $10,000 by 2026, though significant hurdles remain.