Ethereum Sees $960M Net Inflow in December, Significantly Boosting Trading Activity
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 03 2026- Increased Trading Activity: Ethereum recorded a net inflow of $960 million in December 2025, marking the largest monthly inflow since July and ending a multi-month trend of net outflows, significantly enhancing liquidity and market activity on exchanges.
- Strong ETF Inflows: On January 2, 2026, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a combined net inflow of $174 million, with Grayscale's Ethereum Trust ETF attracting $53.7 million, indicating sustained institutional interest and confidence in Ethereum.
- Focus on Network Upgrades: The investment flows into Ethereum coincided with the scheduled Pectra and Fusaka network upgrades aimed at improving scalability and reducing transaction fees, drawing investor attention to Ethereum's long-term development.
- Positive Technical Signals: Ethereum reclaimed the $3,000 level, with technical indicators flashing buy signals, and market focus on the $3,250 key technical threshold, which if breached, could confirm a broader trend shift.
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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.
