Ethereum (ETH) investment products recorded substantial $205 million inflows last week

Ethereum investment products recorded a substantial $205 million in inflows last week, according to a report published by CoinShares. The inflow figure marks a sharp increase from the $1.5 million seen the previous week and highlights renewed investor confidence in Ethereum amid a broader digital asset rally.

According to the latest data from digital assets investment firm CoinShares, Ethereum investment products witnessed a significant influx of capital last week, with investors plowing a net $205 million into ETH funds.

This follows a week of small outflows, reportedly driven by a rush of capital from U.S. crypto funds into U.S. equities.

Moreover, the new inflow figures represent a sharp increase from the $1.5 million recorded the previous week and highlight renewed investor confidence in Ethereum amid a broader digital asset rally.

The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency has climbed toward the $2,700 mark before pulling back slightly to $2,400. Despite this short-term correction, ETH’s price remains significantly elevated, having risen 50% over the past thirty days and up considerably from the $1,850 level at the beginning of May.

“Despite a broader pessimism in the markets, sentiment continues to recover in crypto with investors pouring a net US$785m into digital asset investment products last week fully recovering February–March outflows,” said CoinShares in its report on Monday.

CoinShares noted that Ethereum was the “standout performer” in its weekly analysis, with Solana-based funds seeing outflows of $1 million during the same period.

Overall, digital asset investment products attracted $785 million last week, lifting year-to-date inflows to over $7.4 billion—the highest level seen in 2025 so far.

Bitcoin funds remained dominant, pulling in $557 million and contributing to a cumulative $7.2 billion in inflows for the year. However, Ethereum’s strong weekly performance appears to reflect improving sentiment and growing interest among institutional investors.

Pectra upgrade and leadership changes boost investor confidence

CoinShares’ report also highlighted several key developments that have helped bolster Ethereum’s appeal. The network recently initiated the first phase of its Pectra upgrade, which includes adjustments to the asset’s staking capacity and other improvements aimed at enhancing scalability and long-term affordability.

Specifically, the upgrade increases the staking capacity per validator, which could improve overall network efficiency. With the addition of this feature, new and existing validators will be able to stake up to 32 ETH, an increment from the previous limit of 16 ETH.

James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, attributed the rise in investor confidence to both the technical advancements from the Pectra upgrade and recent leadership changes within the Ethereum Foundation.

“Coinbase [NYSE:COIN] also announced it was applying for a spot bitcoin ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,” Butterfill added.

CoinShares noted that U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs accounted for only $41.8 million of the $205 million in inflows. But the broader trend suggests optimism in the global investment landscape, although regional sentiment remains varied. For instance, no new inflows were recorded in Germany, Switzerland, or France.