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Ethereum ETF Holdings surpassed 6 million! 70 institutions hold over 15 billion USD ETH, Whale map exposed.
Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing a continuous influx of institutional capital. The latest data shows that the open interest of Ethereum Spot ETF has surpassed 6 million ETH, with a market capitalization of approximately 25.82 billion USD, accounting for 4.96% of the circulating supply. At the same time, 70 entities holding Ethereum reserves collectively own ETH worth over 15 billion USD, indicating the ongoing expansion of institutional presence and the increasing market influence.
ETF Holdings and Capital Inflow Reach New Highs
(Source: Strategicethreserve)
According to data from Strategicethreserve and SoSoValue, as of August 12:
Ethereum Spot ETF open interest: approximately 6 million ETH, market capitalization 2.582 billion USD
Proportion of circulating supply: 4.96%
ETF total net assets: 25.712 billion USD
Historical cumulative net inflow: 10.835 billion USD
On August 11th (Eastern Time), the net inflow of Ethereum Spot ETF reached 1.019 billion USD in a single day.
Among them:
BlackRock ETHA: Daily inflow of $640 million, historical total inflow of $10.488 billion.
Fidelity FETH: Daily inflow of 277 million USD, total historical inflow of 2.652 billion USD.
Institutional Whale Landscape: 70 Reserve Entities Hold Over 15 Billion USD in ETH
In addition to ETFs, the Ethereum reserves directly held by institutions are equally astonishing. The latest statistics show that 70 entities holding Ethereum reserves have a combined total of approximately 34.9 billion USD in ETH, accounting for 6.59% of the total market capitalization.
These reserve institutions, including publicly listed companies, cryptocurrency funds, and enterprises focused on managing ETH treasuries, are becoming an important force in driving Ethereum prices and market stability.
Peter Thiel's布局 on Ethereum treasury
SEC documents show that PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and his investment team hold a 7.5% stake in ETHZilla (formerly 180 Life Sciences), a company focused on Ethereum treasury building, planning to use the raised funds for ETH purchases, yield assets, and iGaming operations.
After the announcement, ETHZilla's stock price closed up 11% on the day and soared about 57% in after-hours trading.
The Thiel team had already held over 9% of BitMine Immersion shares as of July 16, which is one of the largest holders of Ethereum corporate treasury in the world, with reserves valued at nearly $5 billion. In addition, 180 Life announced at the end of July its plan to privately raise about $425 million to fully transform into an Ethereum treasury reserve company.
ETF and the Dual Push of Institutional Funds
(Source: The ETF Store)
Since the beginning of last year, more than 1,300 new products have been listed in the global ETF market, among which 10 of the top 20 are related to cryptocurrencies, including 5 Spot Bitcoin ETFs, 2 Spot Ethereum ETFs, 2 ETFs related to MSTR, and 1 leveraged Ethereum ETF.
The liquidity and transparency of ETFs, combined with the long-term strategy of institutions holding coins directly, are providing dual funding support for the Ethereum market.
Conclusion
Ethereum is entering a new phase of deep participation from institutional funds. ETF holdings have surpassed 6 million ETH, with 70 reserve entities holding over 15 billion dollars in ETH, indicating that whale power is reshaping the market structure. As more traditional financial institutions and enterprises join, the market stability and long-term value of Ethereum may further improve.