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Lately, ETFs have been under the microscope. Before they came onto the scene in 2024, Bitcoin [BTC] post-halving rallies went absolutely parabolic, as scarcity plus a surge in demand sent prices skyrocketing. Now though, with ETFs softening that scarcity, capital outflows have put a real dent in both sentiment and technical setups. Naturally, traders and analysts are now watching the newly launched BlackRock Ethereum ETF [ETHB] to see if it can shake things up, spark fresh momentum, or just follow the patterns we’ve seen before. Source: Arkham Notably, the timing of this move couldn’t be any more intense. On the macro side, the conflict in the Middle East and its immediate hit on oil supply is sending FUD around the globe. In fact, even BlackRock hasn’t been immune, which is why it offloaded some of its ETH holdings. For instance, nearly 100,000 ETH have moved out of BlackRock’s wallet, back to levels we last saw in Q3 2025. Still, ETH’s charts haven’t really flinched. Steady inflows into the BlackRock Ethereum ETF (ETHA) have mostly neutralized the impact. That raises a key question – Has ETF-related FUD finally calmed down, and could this launch be the next catalyst for ETH to make a move? Traders eye BlackRock Ethereum ETF and the supply shock effect “Scarcity” is the buzzword traders are throwing around with the ETHB launch. Here’s the deal – BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is a staking ETF, which means it doesn’t just hold ETH, it stakes 70-95% on the network to earn rewards. That gives investors price exposure plus a slice of staking yield, making it both a growth play and a way to earn passive income. Now, looking at Ethereum’s staking numbers, it’s easy to see why a supply shock could actually move the needle. This month alone, total ETH…

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