Ethereum Bets Return: Grayscale Mini Trust Draws Fresh Capital Despite Price Slump
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The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) attracted a fresh $29.28 million in inflows on January 13, 2026, signaling renewed investor interest even as underlying prices remain under pressure. The new money represents roughly 1.28% of the trust’s latest reported assets under management, which stand at about $2.29 billion, a meaningful single-day vote of confidence for a vehicle tied to an asset that has struggled over the past quarter.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,326.80, down about 18.81% over the last three months. Yet near-term momentum looks more constructive: its 1-day technical signal is flashing a cautious positive bias, registering as a Buy. That divergence—weak medium-term performance but improving daily signals—may be encouraging traders and longer-term allocators to rebuild positions via the trust.
The scale of the latest inflow, relative to AUM, suggests investors are treating the recent drawdown as an opportunity rather than an exit point. With Ethereum’s on-chain activity, staking dynamics, and potential regulatory developments still in focus, flows into ETH-linked products have become a barometer of risk appetite across the broader digital asset market. If these inflows persist, they could mark an early sign that institutional and sophisticated retail investors are positioning ahead of a possible rebound in Ethereum prices.
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