Ethereum Nerves, Fresh Money: Bitwise ETF Pulls in New Cash Despite Crypto Slump
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The Bitwise Ethereum ETF, ETHW, attracted $4.28 million in net inflows on April 2, 2026, even as sentiment around Ethereum remains fragile. The move represents roughly 1.88% of the fund’s $227.78 million in assets under management, signaling that a meaningful slice of capital is still willing to bet on an eventual rebound.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $2,050.18 after shedding about 35.48% over the past three months, underscoring how punishing the recent drawdown has been for holders. Short-term momentum remains weak, with the one-day technical signal flashing a cautious Sell.
Against that backdrop, the latest inflow into ETHW looks less like momentum chasing and more like opportunistic positioning by investors leaning into discounted prices. If these allocations grow, the ETF could become a barometer for institutional risk appetite in Ethereum after a bruising quarter for digital assets.
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