Institutions and Spot ETFs Now Hold Over 10% of Ethereum Supply, Data Shows

Institutional and ETF investors now hold over 10% of Ethereum, signaling stronger confidence in its market role.

Fridah Kangai
October 8, 2025
3:00 pm

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Institutional and corporate entities now control 10.31 percent of Ethereum’s total supply, according to data from StrategicETHReserve. Collectively, they hold 12.48 million ETH in their treasuries and through spot ETFs.

Companies with Ethereum-oriented treasuries hold 5.66 million ETH, which is equivalent to 4.68 percent of the supply. Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs have approximately $6.81 million ETFs, or 5.63 percent of the whole.

These statistics signify a change because Ethereum is gaining momentum as an attraction among major investors. The gains indicate growing trust in ETH as both a speculative instrument and an asset that generates interest.

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Institutional Accumulation Signals Market Shift

Moreover, the inflows into Ethereum have increased within the last few months. The U.S. spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $621.4 million in October, compared to $285.7 million in September and $3.9 billion in August. The data provided by SoSoValue suggests that these monthly flows are indicative of increased demand.

The Ethereum treasury is also a strategy employed by some publicly traded companies. Since early June, SharpLink has reported unrealized profits of over $900 million, as it began purchasing ETH. BitMine is another example that includes ETH in the balance sheet.

These advancements reflect the trend of corporate treasuries embracing Bitcoin, with an Ethereum twist. Institutions have begun to view ETH as a source of income, rather than a speculative tool. Therefore, infrastructures related to Ethereum investment remain in their infancy.

As additional corporations adopt ETH and ETFs continue to grow, the pressure on the supply in the hands of smaller holders may diminish even further when institutional holdings increase, liquidity improves, and price pressure changes.

Protocol modifications, regulatory actions, or adverse macroeconomic conditions can influence this trend. However, to date, the data highlights a growing institutional presence within the Ethereum ecosystem.

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