Between December 8 and 12, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $287 million, largely led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw consistent daily additions despite a few mixed sessions.
Source: Farside Investors
Ethereum ETFs followed a similar pattern, posting weekly inflows of $209 million, driving demand for BlackRock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Bitcoins though [BTC] was trading around $89.6K, down 2.16% on the week, with a market cap of around $1.78 trillion.
Ethereum [ETH] was trading around $3,127, down just 0.23% over the week, with a market value of almost $377 billion.
The market is absorbing capital with steady ETF buying, calmer price movements and no rush from traders on either side.
Why did the prices stay the same?
Market forces kept Bitcoin and Ethereum prices largely in range. Traders were still digesting a Federal Reserve rate cut, which did not spark a rally as the move was already fully priced in.
Bitcoin also struggled to break resistance around $92K-$94K, keeping prices capped. Risk sentiment remained cautious until early December.
As a result, Bitcoin traded at almost $90,000 all week and Ethereum between $3.1K and 3.2K. Demand for ETFs is increasingly focused on longer-term allocation rather than momentum.
2025 in ETFs
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have continued to grow steadily despite long periods of flat or declining prices.
Source: SoSoValue
Bitcoin spot ETFs now hold about $118.3 billion in net assets, while Ethereum ETFs hold almost $19.4 billion, so there is strong capital commitment.
Source: SoSoValue
Even in weeks like the last, the price barely responded. This disconnect means that price is no longer the direct feedback loop for demand.
If inflows remain steady and volatility is moderate, the next move could surprise you. The property will have changed hands as the market looked elsewhere.
Final thoughts
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows of $500 million+ hit flat prices this past week.
- When ownership changes without chaos, the next Bitcoin and Ethereum move often comes quickly and unexpectedly.