Ethereum ETF Bucks Bearish Trend as iShares Trust Draws Fresh Inflows
Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential
The iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, ETHA, absorbed $14.87 million in net inflows on January 20, 2026, even as its underlying asset continues to struggle. The latest flow, equal to roughly 0.13% of the fund’s $11.72 billion in assets under management, signals ongoing institutional interest in Ethereum exposure despite a challenging price backdrop.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $2,952, down about 22.7% over the past three months as investors rotate cautiously across the crypto complex. Short-term momentum remains negative, with the 1-day technical signal flashing Strong Sell, underscoring the disconnect between spot-market sentiment and ETF demand.
That divergence suggests some investors are using ETHA as a vehicle to build or rebalance longer-term Ethereum positions at lower prices, rather than reacting to day-to-day volatility. With only a small slice of AUM represented in the latest flow, the move is far from a stampede, but it does hint that institutional allocators may be leaning into weakness while retail sentiment remains fragile.
For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.