The funds began trading on July 23, 2024. Major institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, 21Shares, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Invesco, and Grayscale entered the Ethereum ETF space. Notably, nearly half of the total inflows occurred in the last three weeks. In just the past 14 trading days, $3.9 billion flowed into the funds. 

Ethereum (ETH) displayed volatile price action during this time. The price reached $4,000 in December but dropped to $1,500 in April. Still, ETH gained over 8% in value over the last 12 months. 

On the ETF’s first anniversary—July 23, 2025—investors added $332.2 million in new inflows. This marked the seventh-strongest daily inflow since launch. 

Spot eth ETFs celebrate 1yr anniversary w/ $330mil inflows…

7th best day since launch.

6 of top 7 inflow days have come in past *2 weeks*.

Now 13-day inflow streak altogether.

$4.4bil new $$$.

— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) July 24, 2025

BlackRock Takes the Lead, Grayscale Falls Behind 

The highest inflows were recorded by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), which alone attracted $8.9 billion in net flows. This helped offset the $4.3 billion in outflows from Grayscale’s converted fund, ETHE, which lost investors due to its high fees and market discount. 

Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth Management, highlighted that six of the seven highest daily inflows into Ethereum ETFs occurred in the past two weeks. On July 16, ETFs experienced their strongest single day ever with $726.6 million in inflows. Geraci noted that nearly 1,000 new ETFs launched during this period, with BlackRock’s ETH fund ranking first in inflows. 

Staking Phase Begins: A New Chapter for Ether ETFs 

As investor interest grows, staking support is becoming a hot topic for Ether ETFs. Fund managers plan to integrate Ethereum’s staking mechanism—which supports the network and rewards investors—into their ETF structures. 

Earlier this month, REX Shares and Osprey Funds launched the first Solana ETF with staking support. This move has paved the way for a similar model with Ethereum. Expectations that the SEC will approve staking-enabled ETFs are further boosting institutional interest. Experts suggest this could mark the beginning of a new era for Ether ETFs. 

Additionally, on July 23, 2025, while Bitcoin ETFs saw $83 million in outflows, Ethereum ETFs attracted $332.2 million in inflows. And this trend may just be the beginning. Investors are now viewing Ether ETFs not only for price exposure but also for their potential to generate passive income.

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Bitwise argues that staking could enhance investor returns. The company clarified that it has not altered the ETF structure, emphasizing that the proposal only aims to increase the potential for passive income. However, the SEC raised concerns that staking might elevate potential risks for investors and could lead to conflicts of interest. 

Previously, Ethereum ETFs were approved solely for holding spot ETH. Bitwise now seeks to incorporate staking within the ETF to earn additional rewards by locking up ETH in the Ethereum network. This system, known as staking, involves earning new coin rewards in return for securing the blockchain. 

To better understand the impact of this proposal on investors, the SEC is requesting public commentary, with particular focus on the risks associated with staking. Key concerns include investor control over staked assets, potential for fraud, and lack of transparency. 

Notably, the SEC’s decision will not only affect Bitwise’s application but could also set a precedent for other Ethereum ETF providers. If approved, staking support could usher in a new era for crypto ETFs. 

DOGE ETF Decision Also Delayed: SEC Postpones Review of 21Shares Application 

The SEC’s focus is not limited to Ethereum ETFs. The application from 21Shares for a Dogecoin (DOGE)-based ETF also failed to progress to the next stage of evaluation. The commission extended the review period by an additional 60 days for a more detailed assessment. 

21Shares submitted its DOGE ETF application earlier this year, triggering major discussions about the role of highly volatile assets like DOGE in regulated investment products. The SEC has yet to provide a clear stance on how such speculative assets should be treated in ETF form. 

However, this delay does not necessarily mean rejection. The commission is examining whether the application aligns with investor protection, market fairness, and transparency principles. 

A New Era for Crypto ETFs May Be Approaching 

Staking-related proposals are reframing crypto investment products not just as value-holding tools but also as yield-generating instruments. Bitwise claims adding staking features to its Ethereum ETF could appeal to both retail and institutional investors. 

Ultimately, the SEC’s decisions on these proposals will influence not just Bitwise but all fund managers in the space. If staking is approved, it may lead to the development of similar staking-enabled ETF models for Ethereum and other proof-of-stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies. 

Meanwhile, another development in the crypto space: RexShares-Osprey CEO Gregory King announced that the company would launch a Solana staking ETF on July 2. This move signals growing momentum behind staking-enabled ETFs. 

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