Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan predicted that Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could experience an influx of up to $10 billion in the second half of 2025.
His predictions, made on July 2, are based on the strong momentum observed over the past few months, with the Ethereum ETF already bringing in an influx of $1.17 billion in June alone.
According to data from Sosovalue, Ethereum ETF saw a total inflow of around $1.5 billion in the first half of 2025, but it’s been short for a short time despite withdrawing $403 million in March.
These funds recorded inflows in five of the first six months of the year, highlighting sustained investor interest and strengthening Hougan’s optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.
Ethereum appeals to institutional investors
Hougan’s growing interest in Ethereum is attributed to its widening role as a platform for tokenized assets, including stocks and stubcoins.
Bitwise executives believe that by integrating these assets into Ethereum, they provide a simple story that traditional investors can easily grasp.
According to him:
“The flow to Ethereum ETF will be accelerated significantly in H2. The combination of stubcoins and stocks moving beyond Ethereum is a story that is easy for traditional investors to grasp.”
Ethereum has established itself as the backbone of the crypto industry. Its advantage in the Stablecoin market and the increasing adoption of asset tokenization by major institutions like BlackRock and Robinhood have made it a key player in the sector.
Other factors
Meanwhile, the expected approval of the staking-enabled Ethereum ETF will be another major catalyst for Ethereum ETF growth that year.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently revealed that Crypto Staking is not eligible for securities offerings. Market observers believe this guidance will pave the way for new Ethereum-based financial products, and will attract more attention to current spot ETFs.
Additionally, the Ethereum Network itself has been significantly upgraded, with the Ethereum Foundation focusing on scalability through developments such as Pectra upgrades and future Gramaster Dam releases.
Market Observers believe that these enhancements will solidify Ethereum infrastructure and place the network for long-term success.