Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Eyes 10-15% Surge as Whale Accumulation and ETF Inflows Drive Bullish Momentum

Ethereum is showing early signs of a potential price surge as historical August patterns and on-chain activity align with bullish expectations ahead of a post-halving rally. Traders and analysts are closely watching key technical levels and whale accumulation, which have historically signaled strong price performance during this period.

Historical data reveals that Ethereum has averaged a 64.2% return in August following Bitcoin halving events, with 2017 seeing an exceptional 92.86% gain. In 2021, the month of August brought a 35.62% increase after the 2020 halving [1]. While not all years have followed this trend—August 2019 and 2025 posted negative returns—the overall volatility and potential for significant gains continue to attract traders’ attention. If Ethereum breaks above the $3,500 resistance level with a surge in volume, it could head toward $6,000, representing a potential doubling in price [1].

On-chain indicators also support a bullish outlook. Whale activity has been a major driver, with over $2.92 billion worth of ETH recently accumulated by 12 new wallets [2]. This accumulation, paired with ETF inflows reaching $3.2 billion, reflects growing institutional confidence in the asset. Analysts suggest that if this trend continues, Ethereum could see a 10–15% price increase within a month [2]. However, bearish positioning remains a counterweight, with a notable $40 million short position held by market participant @qwatio [2].

Trading strategies are adapting to the heightened volatility. Short-term traders are setting up for swing trades on dips near $3,100, with stop-loss levels around $2,900. ETH/BTC pairs have historically gained up to 30% in post-halving Augusts, reinforcing the importance of cross-asset positioning [1]. Options markets are also showing bullish bias, with call options expiring in late August drawing attention from aggressive traders seeking leveraged exposure.

While the near-term price forecast for August 1 and 2, 2025, points to a relatively stable range of $3,579.9 and $3,580.41, respectively [3], this could represent a consolidation phase before a larger upward move. Ethereum’s scalability roadmap, coupled with growing adoption in DeFi and NFTs, further strengthens the long-term narrative.

The broader crypto market is also showing signs of alignment with Ethereum’s bullish trend. TRON (TRX), for instance, has demonstrated a strong correlation with ETH [4], suggesting that Ethereum’s price trajectory could influence altcoin sentiment. At the same time, Ethereum remains sensitive to macroeconomic shifts and regulatory developments, which could affect the speed and magnitude of the expected rally.

As the post-halving period approaches, Ethereum appears well-positioned to capitalize on historical patterns and favorable on-chain activity. Whether it can sustain the momentum will depend on institutional participation, market sentiment, and the interplay between bullish and bearish forces.

Sources:

[1] CoinMarketCap, [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688e45322a844d0739ecdaff/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688e45322a844d0739ecdaff/)

[2] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-short-squeeze-whale-gambits-contrarian-playbook-crypto-investors-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-short-squeeze-whale-gambits-contrarian-playbook-crypto-investors-2508/)

[3] Bitget, [https://www.bitget.com/price/ethereum/price-prediction](https://www.bitget.com/price/ethereum/price-prediction)

[4] IntoTheBlock, [https://intothblock.com/](https://intothblock.com/)