Yeliz Akmaca 
The first week of September brought strong volatility for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors acted cautiously due to macroeconomic data and ETF flows. Bitcoin gained 2% on a weekly basis, trading between $107.25K and $113.39K. It is now priced at $110.7K.
Ethereum, on the other hand, declined by 1.79% over the same period. Its price fluctuated between $4.26K and $4.49K. U.S. jobless claims data increased expectations for the Fed’s rate decision. As a result, volatility remained high for both BTC and ETH.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin showed stronger resilience throughout the week. Ethereum, despite the outflows, managed to maintain relative stability. However, investor interest diverged sharply between the two assets.
Major Bitcoin and Ethereum News of the Week
Bitcoin ETF inflows were the highlight of the week. On September 2, spot ETFs recorded $333M in net inflows, followed by $301M the next day. The weekly total reached $246M. Institutional demand also continued; MARA added 705 BTC to its treasury, while Strategy purchased 4,048 BTC. In addition, the SEC and CFTC announced a joint roundtable on September 29. This aims to create a clearer regulatory framework for U.S. crypto markets.
Ethereum told a different story. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs registered $787M in net outflows during the week. Previously, ETH ETFs often outpaced BTC inflows, but this time trends reversed. Still, large corporate purchases supported the price. BitMine added 38,708 ETH ($167M) just days after a $358M acquisition. As a result, ETH treasury holdings surpassed $8B.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart predicted the start of an altcoin season. His remarks strengthened long-term expectations for ETH’s performance.
Conclusion: Bitcoin Outpaced Ethereum This Week
By the end of the week, market sentiment shifted clearly in Bitcoin’s favor. Strong inflows and institutional buying pushed BTC ahead of ETH. However, Ethereum’s relative stability showed resilience despite the outflows. In short, Bitcoin emerged as the weekly winner, but ETH’s recovery potential remains intact.
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