Market maker Wintermute has published a report forecasting that in the next year, around $4 billion in fresh funds will flow into physical Ether ETFs. This figure is notably lower than the majority of analysts' predictions of between $4.5 and $6.5 billion. In comparison to the $17 billion that Bitcoin ETFs have attracted since they were listed in the US six months ago, this represents a decrease of about 62%. However, Wintermute notes that these funds could potentially boost the price of Ethereum by 24% over the next twelve months. Despite this, US regulatory bodies have refused requests to permit Ether ETFs to be collateralized with held cryptocurrencies and generate income. Wintermute emphasizes in its report that while this loss diminishes the appeal of ETH ETFs compared to direct holdings, investors can still benefit from staking activities.