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Investors poured $932 million into digital asset products this week, but Ethereum (ETH) crypto funds bucked the trend, experiencing outflows exceeding $23 million, according to <a href="https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-183-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-21f5ffa273a5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CoinShares</a>, an asset management firm. Analysts attribute these outflows to growing concerns about the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). 
Investors favored Bitcoin, with $942 million flowing in, and minimal short positions, indicating positive sentiment. Altcoins like Solana, Chainlink, and Cardano saw inflows of $4.9 million, $3.7 million, and $1.9 million. However, the weekly trading volume was only $10.5 billion, significantly lower than March’s $40 billion. 
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In terms of regions, the US led the way this week with inflows of $1 billion. Grayscale, after experiencing significant outflows totaling $16.6 billion since its ETF launch in January, saw its first inflows of $18 million in a notable shift. Following the US, Switzerland and Germany also saw minor inflows, amounting to $27 million and $4.2 million, respectively. 
Blockchain equities have had a tough year, with outflows recorded in 14 of the 20 weeks so far, resulting in a cumulative outflow of $512 million. 
The SEC’s potential disapproval of an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) reflects its cautious approach towards crypto regulation. Concerns about market manipulation, investor protection, and the underlying infrastructure of Ethereum may influence their decision.&nbsp; 
Additionally, the lack of clear regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrencies creates uncertainty, making it challenging for the SEC to greenlight such products. Until comprehensive regulatory frameworks are established, the approval of an ETH ETF remains uncertain, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics. 
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Ethereum Funds See $23 Million Outflows Amid ETF Speculation

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