Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan forecasts that Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could see inflows of up to $10 billion in the latter half of 2025, driven by a surge in institutional interest.

Significant upgrades to the Ethereum network, including the Pectra upgrade and the upcoming Glamsterdam release, are set to enhance its infrastructure and support its long-term success.

The movement of stablecoins and stocks onto the Ethereum network enhances its appeal, particularly for institutional capital.

Major companies like PayPal, Visa, and Sony are either building on or integrating with Ethereum, solidifying its role as a foundational layer for real-world assets.

Bit Digital's announcement of an Ethereum treasury strategy reflects a strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to focusing on Ethereum, underscoring growing institutional interest.

As Bitcoin garners media attention for its ETF success, Ethereum's narrative is expected to resonate increasingly with traditional investors, potentially narrowing the gap between the two in institutional portfolios.

In the first half of 2025, Ethereum ETFs attracted approximately $1.5 billion in total inflows, despite experiencing a dip of $403 million in March.

Recent trends indicate a strong market sentiment for Ethereum, with substantial inflows, including $429 million recorded just last week.

Robinhood's plan to issue up to 200 US stocks and ETF tokens on the Ethereum-based Layer-2 network, Arbitrum, signifies a major advancement in Ethereum's utility.

The SEC's recent clarification that crypto staking does not qualify as a securities offering is expected to spur the creation of new Ethereum-based financial products.

The anticipated approval of staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs by the SEC is likely to further accelerate growth in this sector.

On July 1, BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust reported $54.8 million in inflows, showcasing a robust performance with inflows for 29 of the last 30 days.