U.S.-listed spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded four straight days of net outflows during the shortened week following Labor Day . The trend follows a highly positive August in which Ether ETFs attracted $3.87 billion in inflows. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs suffered $751 million in outflows over the same month, according to Farside data. By Friday, Ether funds shed $446.8 million in a single session, bringing the week’s total to $787.6 million. During the same stretch, Bitcoin ETFs enjoyed $250.3 million in inflows, highlighting diverging investor sentiment. Market Awaits Rebound Some traders remain optimistic that the downturn is temporary. Crypto trader Ted commented: “I’m expecting inflows to return if Ethereum continues this pump.” Ether has climbed 16.35% in the past month but slipped 2.92% over the past week, trading around $4,301 at press time, according to CoinMarketCap. Overall market confidence remains mixed, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index signaling ‘Neutral’ sentiment for two consecutive days. Long-Term Predictions Remain Bullish Despite the recent pullback, analysts continue to project strong upside for Ether. BitMine chairman Tom Lee reiterated his long-term forecast on the Medici Presents: Level Up podcast, stating that ETH could climb to $60,000. Lee suggested Wall Street’s growing interest in Ether may serve as a “1971 moment,” potentially unlocking historic gains. BitMine, which holds the world’s largest corporate Ether treasury, now owns $8.04 billion worth of ETH, according to StrategicETHReserve. Across all treasuries, institutional holdings amount to 2.97% of total supply, valued at $15.49 billion. Whale Activity Supports Outlook Blockchain analytics firm Santiment has noted that whale addresses have been steadily increasing their Ether exposure. “In exactly 5 months, they have added 14.0% more coins,” the company reported, referring to holders with between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH. This accumulation trend began after ETH’s yearly lows in April and reflects broader institutional appetite, even as ETF flows fluctuate. With treasury accumulation and whale purchases continuing, analysts argue the latest outflows may be more reflective of short-term adjustments than a long-term shift.
