Ether Investors Tiptoe Back: Grayscale’s Mini Trust Sees Fresh Inflows Despite Price Slump
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Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) saw a notable vote of confidence this week as the ETH fund attracted $9.71 million in net inflows on January 23, 2026. The move, while modest against the backdrop of its sizable $2.26 billion in assets under management, still represents roughly 0.43% of the trust’s AUM — a meaningful swing for a single day in a market that has been under pressure.
The latest flow suggests that some investors are using recent weakness in Ether to add exposure via the lower-cost vehicle, even as broader sentiment around the token remains cautious. After a volatile start to the year for crypto assets, incremental inflows into a large Ethereum-focused product may hint at early positioning for a potential rebound rather than wholesale capitulation.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $2,931.63, down about 25.26% over the past three months. Short-term technicals remain bearish, with a 1-day signal currently at Sell, underscoring the disconnect between near-term price action and the willingness of some fund investors to step in on dips.
While the latest inflow is far from a tide-turning event on its own, it does highlight the continued role of institutional-style vehicles such as Grayscale’s Mini Trust as a barometer for sentiment in the Ethereum ecosystem. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.