Diamond Hands on Full Display in Ethereum ETFs

Despite correcting harder than Bitcoin, ETH buyers are holding on tight.

View or listen in browser February 15, 2026 Diamond Hands on Full Display in Ethereum ETFs Dear Subscriber, By Beth Canova When Bitcoin (BTC, “B+”) falls, it’s typically the case that altcoins follow suit … and harder. So, it’s not surprising to see that Ethereum (ETH, “B+”) is down 38% over the past month compared to BTC’s 28% drop.  But here’s where things get interesting: While many Bitcoin ETF holders have cut their losses, ETH ETF holders are showing diamond hands. In fact, inflows today remain significantly higher than they were at ETH’s cycle peak back in October 2025. Source: Sherwood.   These investors sit roughly 45% down from the average cost basis of spot Ethereum ETF holders, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart.  And yet, their long-term conviction is strong. That’s what it means to have “diamond hands.”  They are long-term bullish on their crypto holdings.  And this week, your Weiss Crypto experts gave you a few solid reasons to be bullish, as well … Earn Income from Your Bitcoin, No Matter the Market While we wait for Bitcoin to find its market bottom, you can still make your crypto work as hard as you do. DeFi expert Marija Matić reveals several ways you can earn income from BTC you already own … without exposing yourself to unnecessary risk. Franklin Templeton, Binance Bring MMFs to the Blockchain Last week’s big tokenization team-up between on-chain giant MetaMask and real-world asset (RWA) leader Ondo Finance (ONDO, “C+”) just got bumped to second place.  That’s because two even bigger names — asset management titan Franklin Templeton and the No. 1 centralized exchange by trading volume, Binance — just hit the headlines with their own partnership.  This move means institutions can now benefit from crypto just as you do. And Mark Gough lays out the long-term bullish implications you can account for in your investing. Build Your Own AI-Resistant Anti-Fraud System Crypto scams are getting smarter. Not because hackers are getting better, but because they’re getting a boost from AI.  The old safeguards don’t account for how AI can make crypto scams even more difficult. That’s why tech expert Jurica Dujmovic gives you six ways to keep yourself safe from AI-powered attacks. Bitcoin Is Better Than Gold Gold’s legacy has been one of a non-sovereign store of value for turbulent times. But that history is also its biggest weakness. Because it no longer accounts for how finance and liquidity operate in the modern world.  When those factors come into play, Bitcoin’s benefits outperform it on a fundamental level. And in her update, Marija Matić gives you one way to make the most of it. 5 Ways to Avoid Sir Isaac Newton’s Financial Faux Pas Even the world’s smartest minds can be stumped by the markets. Sir Isaac Newton — the man who discovered gravity and penned the Laws of Motion — lost millions in today’s money on the “sure bet” of his time. Bob Czeschin shows you how to learn from his mistakes … and invest smarter than a world-renowned scientist. But that’s all for this week. Be sure to look to your inbox tomorrow afternoon for your next Weiss Crypto Daily update. Best, Beth Canova Crypto Managing Editor Follow us:   11780 US Highway 1, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408-3080, USA Would you like to edit your e-mail notification preferences or unsubscribe from our mailing list? Copyright © 2026 Weiss Ratings. All rights reserved.