U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached a record on August 11, 2025, attracting more than $1 billion of net daily inflows. In the meanwhile, FG Nexus bought $200 million worth of 47,331 ETH with the aim of owning 10% of the Ethereum network. The actions reflect an increase in institutional confidence in the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Ethereum ETF Inflows Reach Record High
The U.S. Ethereum ETF space experienced historic trading with net inflows reaching nearly $1.02 billion in a single day. BlackRock’s ETHA fund dominated the market by receiving around $640 million in investments and holding nearly 150,000 ETH. Fidelity’s FETH fund ranked second by receiving $277 million, while Grayscale received $66 million.
This peak in demand follows increased Ethereum prices that touched more than $4,000 at the start of August. The experts attribute this increase in demand to increasing interest from asset managers and institutions investors who view Ethereum as not only a cryptocurrency but also as an infrastructure asset source in the decentralized economy.
FG Nexus Completes $200M Ethereum Buy
FG Nexus, previously Fundamental Global, made a $200 million Ethereum buyout, purchasing 47,331 ETH at an average of $4,228.40. The purchase was all financed with proceeds from the recently completed private placement, demonstrating a clear and aggressive focus on Ethereum as a core holding.
The strategy of the company is to establish a long-term position so that it can reach 10% of the overall share in the network. The strategy is to stake and restake ETH so that it earns yield while making Ethereum more secure and decentralized. FG Nexus collaborated with top custody and asset management companies to provide secure storage and operational efficiency.
Institutional Momentum Bolsters Ethereum’s Position
The all-time record ETF inflows and the huge purchase of FG Nexus reflect broad institutional adoption. Ethereum is being seen more and more as a corporate treasury reserve asset, much like the way some firms have embraced Bitcoin.
Institutional investment adds stability and liquidity to the market for Ethereum, with staking commitments lowering circulating supply and facilitating long-term price appreciation. Market analysts indicate, with ETFs and direct buying increasing, Ethereum is well-positioned to be a key pillar of the digital asset system.
