Ether Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows Return, Led by BlackRock

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Ether has outperformed Bitcoin in recent trading, posting stronger gains as ETF capital begins flowing back into the market. The rally in Ether has been largely driven by inflows into BlackRock's ETF product. Bitcoin recorded a comparatively modest gain of around 4% over the same period. The move does not reflect a broad crypto market rally, as major altcoins including Solana, TRON, and Hyperliquid all declined during the same stretch.

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