Ethereum Investors Tiptoe Back: Grayscale Mini Trust Books Fresh Inflows
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The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) saw a meaningful return of investor interest on January 16, 2026, as it recorded fresh inflows of $15.21 million into the ETH vehicle. With assets under management now standing at approximately $2.52 billion, the latest flow represents about 0.60% of the trust’s total AUM — a notable move for a single day in an otherwise cautious market.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $3,089.84. Despite the new capital entering the trust, Ethereum’s spot price remains under pressure, having fallen roughly 19.4% over the past three months. Short-term sentiment also skews negative, with the one-day technical signal flashing Sell, underscoring the divergence between tactical price action and more strategic ETF positioning.
That contrast may be the story to watch: while technical indicators suggest continued near-term weakness for Ethereum itself, the inflow into Grayscale’s mini trust hints that longer-horizon investors are using recent price softness to re-enter or add exposure. A 0.6% AUM swing in a single session is not yet a tidal wave of conviction, but it does point to some resilience in institutional and advisory demand for regulated Ethereum vehicles even as the underlying token trades well below recent highs.
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