Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are performing very well, with their total trading volume reaching $11.5 billion yesterday. This is almost equal to Apple stock trading volume that day, which is an impressive performance.
ETH is receiving new corporate interest, and Peg's new "high-yield" ETF indicates continuous institutional inflows. However, BTC remains the larger player, with impressive trading records and traditional finance participation.
Cryptocurrency ETF Surge
Altcoin ETFs have experienced many delays, but Bitcoin and Ethereum-based products are performing very well recently. After a brief decline following a record-breaking month in July, there are many key statistics showing how well the recovery is progressing. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas added useful context to these products' high performance.
Spot Ether and Bitcoin ETFs combined traded 11.5b yesterday. For context that's about the same volume as Apple stock. https://t.co/X7kKHFhPy2
โ Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) August 15, 2025
High Interest in Ethereum
How did this happen? Recently, famous researchers claimed that corporate treasury is a better investment than cryptocurrency ETFs. Despite these recommendations, the results speak for themselves. The key factor for Ethereum ETFs is institutional adoption, which is beginning after Bitcoin dominated most of the market.
In July, Ethereum ETFs briefly exceeded Bitcoin product inflows, setting the stage for large corporate investments. Spot ETH ETFs recorded three of their best trading days this week, with nearly $3 billion in inflows over four days. Peg even applied for a "high-yield" ETH ETF, which became economically feasible due to massive inflows.
Tokens have approached all-time highs recently, raising hopes for an altcoin season. This triggered a surge in growing corporate investment, supporting this performance.
Bitcoin Continues Rising
While Ethereum ETFs are currently in the spotlight, Bitcoin still accounts for most of this trading. Its scale is undeniably large. BlackRock's IBIT is the 20th largest ETF in the entire US market. Bitcoin ETFs have been receiving institutional participation for over a year.
Examples of Bitcoin ETF adoption can be found in traditional financial circles. For instance, Harvard invested in IBIT, and new countries continue to launch Bitcoin ETFs. Just this morning, Wells Fargo and several sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi disclosed their large-scale commitments. Many major players still prefer Bitcoin.
In summary, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are currently leading the investment wave. While ETH is gaining attention with rapid growth, it's important not to overestimate it. Nonetheless, this trend is a positive signal for the entire cryptocurrency market, especially as more altcoin ETFs reach the market.
