As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock has clearly shown interest in Ethereum. Since May 9, 2025, the company has purchased 269,000 ETH, totaling $673.4 million. This acquisition was made while reducing Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling a strategic shift toward Ethereum. 

In April 2025, BlackRock executives met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss ETH staking and tokenization, laying the groundwork for institutional interest. The substantial ETH purchases following these meetings reflect the company’s confidence in Ethereum’s regulatory position and future utility. Given BlackRock’s previous role in Bitcoin’s price rally, the probability of a similar surge in Ethereum has strengthened. 

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum 

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has solidified its leadership in the spot Ethereum ETF market with the latest figures. Since its inception, ETHA has surpassed $5 billion in cumulative net inflows, achieving the longest streak of uninterrupted inflows in 2025. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 alone, it recorded $163.6 million in net inflows, significantly contributing to the total for all spot Ethereum ETFs and even surpassing Bitcoin ETF inflows. 

ETHA’s assets under management (AUM) reached $4.23 billion and it holds approximately 1.55 million ETH. Its stock price surged above $21 after gaining more than 50% over the last two months, reflecting institutional investors’ strong confidence in Ethereum. This marks the highest price level since February. 

 ETF Store President Nate Geraci noted: 

“18 straight days of inflows into spot ETH ETFs… Nearly $250 million today. And still no staking or in-kind creation/redemption. Very early.” 

So far this week, BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust has contributed over $250 million in inflows. Consequently, the ETHA stock price surged to $21. Over the past two months since “Trump Liberation Day,” the stock has risen over 50%, making ETHA a clear favorite among investors. 

Ethereum Network Developments and Market Dynamics 

The Ethereum network has shown strong recovery recently. In May 2025, the total number of transactions reached 42 million — the highest since May 2021. Daily active addresses exceeded 440,000. Monthly transaction fee revenue rose to $42.5 million, nearly double compared to April. 

Decentralized exchange (DEX) volume rose to $70.5 billion, indicating renewed activity in the ecosystem. Ethereum’s stablecoin supply reached an all-time high of $125 billion. These data highlight increased network usage and expanding economic activity, marking an end to ETH’s price stagnation. 

Rising demand and the token burn mechanism are shrinking supply, potentially adding upward pressure on prices in coming quarters. On the other hand, the ETH/BTC ratio is trading around 0.03 — its lowest level in six years. Historically, such levels have coincided with trend reversals. According to analysts, the weekly RSI reaching extremely low levels also signals a strong potential for Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High, Institutional Demand Surges 

According to Binance Research, the crypto market grew by 10.3% in May. This growth was driven by Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a new all-time high (ATH) and strong capital inflows into ETFs. Although Ethereum (ETH) lagged in this bull run, it still gained 43.9% in May, continuing its upward trend from April. 

Meanwhile, increasing tariff tensions between the U.S., China, the European Union, and the United Kingdom caused uncertainty in the markets. Although tariffs were temporarily halted by a court ruling, the U.S. government later reinstated them. 

Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, institutional interest in Bitcoin accelerated. Companies began to view BTC as a long-term store of value. In total, 116 publicly traded companies hold 809,100 BTC in their treasuries. With increasing regulatory clarity, more companies have announced plans to purchase Bitcoin. Some firms diversified their holdings into assets such as ETH, XRP, and Solana (SOL). 

Binance Research stated: 

“The direction of institutional crypto assets will depend on macro conditions, regulatory developments, and market cycles. However, current momentum is strong. Bitwise projects that institutional treasuries could reach 1 million BTC by 2026.” 

DeFi Rises by 19%, Gaming Sector Lags Behind 

In May, the crypto sectors experienced capital rotation and structural divergence. The DeFi sector grew by 19%, fueled by new product launches and yield opportunities. Meme coins rose by 9.3%, AI-themed tokens gained 4.7%, and real-world assets (RWA) increased by 3.6%. However, the gaming sector and Layer-2 solutions showed weak performance. 

On the other hand, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw at least $5.2 billion in inflows—marking the highest level since November 2024. Toward the end of the month, rising uncertainty and profit-taking led to approximately $962 million in outflows. 

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