Ethereum ETFs
๐ Net Inflows: $2.08B (๐ Doubled Novemberโs total). Total Ethereum ETF assets now exceed $12B, representing 3% of ETHโs market cap.
๐ก Top Performers:
BlackRockโs iShares Ethereum Trust: $1.4B inflows (๐ 67% of total).
Fidelity Ethereum Fund: $752M inflows.
Underperformers: One prominent ETF reported -$200M outflows.
โ ๏ธ Challenges:
Staking Limits: 28% ETH locked at 3% yieldโless competitive than traditional finance.
Network Issues: Ethereum trails Solana on fees and speed; weekly transactions remain low.
Validator Risks: Slowing validator growth may pressure ETH prices in 2025.
๐ฎ 2025 Projections:
ETH price could rebound to $3,900 if catalysts align.
Risks include further validator exits and competition from alternative blockchains.
Ethereum needs innovation and enhanced user engagement to maintain its market position.