Ethereum Leads Crypto Market Recovery as Institutional Money Flows In

Institutional investors are continuing to buy crypto assets despite recent price softness. Tokenized fund data show Ethereum‑based funds added about $327.3 million in market cap over the past year, while Solana, BNB Chain and others also saw inflows. In the United States, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $132.3 million over four days, with a five‑day net flow of $75.7 million, indicating that capital is being absorbed even as prices dip.

Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin in the current rally, gaining roughly 1.3 % in the last 24 hours and more than 2.5 % over the past week, pushing its market value above $225 billion. Bitcoin remains near $64 000, holding a key support level but posting smaller gains. The broader crypto market recovery is being driven by expectations of lower central‑bank rates and the approval of spot crypto investment products, which have boosted confidence among large financial firms and institutional investors.