Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Soars 41% on Record ETF Inflows and Corporate Buys

Crypto markets maintained their bullish momentum in early August 2025, with Ethereum leading the charge after recording historic inflows into ether ETFs. Ether rose over 41% in a month, driven by sustained inflows into spot ETF products. On August 12, Ethereum spot ETFs captured over $1.02 billion in a single day, with BlackRock’s ETHA ETF receiving $426 million in the same period. This marked the highest inflow since these products launched in July 2025 [3]. The inflows far outpaced Ethereum’s daily issuance, with 8,400 ETH absorbed through ETFs compared to just 2,600 ETH created through post-EIP-1559 burns [3].

Bitcoin remained stable near $120,000, but market dynamics suggested a shift in capital flows. Analysts noted that altcoin strength was propping up Bitcoin, an unusual pattern where smaller tokens drove the broader crypto index. The ETH/BTC ratio increased by 18% month-to-date, signaling a capital rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum [3]. Bitcoin’s implied volatility remained near record lows, suggesting a perception of price stability, while Ethereum’s short-term volatility surged, indicating heightened trader interest in potential upside [3].

The broader macroeconomic environment supported the rally. Markets priced in a high probability of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut by year-end, with expectations of a 50 basis point cut in September alone. History shows that lower interest rates typically drive capital into high-growth and alternative assets, which includes digital assets. This backdrop, combined with favorable policy shifts and increased institutional adoption, provided additional tailwinds for crypto [1].

Corporate demand for Ethereum also intensified. Public companies increased their Ethereum holdings by 84% since July 2025, controlling 1.15 million ETH valued at approximately $5 billion [3]. This trend resembles MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy and reflects growing institutional confidence in Ethereum as a form of “productive collateral,” with staking yields offering around 3% annual returns [3].

Political signals further reinforced bullish sentiment. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on allowing digital assets in retirement accounts added speculative interest in long-term adoption, while Standard Chartered analysts forecasted that corporate Ethereum holdings could rise from 1% to as high as 10% of the total supply by 2026 [3].

Ethereum’s technical indicators also turned positive. A bullish MACD crossover and rising RSI signaled increased momentum, while ETF inflows accounted for 4.7% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, creating structural supply pressure that could support continued price strength [3]. With these factors aligning, Ethereum is positioned to retest its all-time highs in the near term.

Sources:

[1] https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/13/bitcoin-holds-near-usd120k-ether-rallies-towards-usd4-7k-on-trump-s-comment-fed-rate-cut-bets

[2] https://m.economictimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-outpaces-crypto-market-with-41-monthly-surge-bitcoin-at-119k-should-you-buy/articleshow/123274597.cms

[3] https://cryptodnes.bg/en/ethereum-soars-past-4400-as-etf-inflows-and-corporate-buys-spark-21-weekly-surge/

[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surges-30-rate-cut-hopes-policy-shifts-boost-crypto-markets-2508/