Ethereum ETF Inflows Reach $174.5M, Price Stays Steady at $3,200
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- ETF Inflow Situation: On January 2, Ethereum ETFs saw inflows of $174.5 million, yet Ethereum's price remains steady at $3,200, highlighting a contradiction between market demand and price performance.
- Liquidity Migration: The net outflow from the Ethereum mainnet reached $688.7 million, indicating a shift of capital towards alternative chains like Tron, Arbitrum, and Polygon, which constrains Ethereum's price growth potential.
- Market Dynamics: Despite strong on-chain activity and ETF adoption for Ethereum, the historical outflows totaling $2.8 billion temper market optimism regarding Ethereum's short-term price outlook.
- Institutional Interest: Continued investments from major financial institutions such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale suggest that Ethereum still attracts institutional attention, despite challenges from outflows and macroeconomic factors.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
