Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 48% in July on Strong ETF Inflows and Institutional Demand

Ethereum (ETH) delivered an impressive 48% gain in July 2025, far outperforming Bitcoin’s 7.9% rise and pushing the token close to the critical $4,000 resistance level. This performance has raised questions about whether the second-largest cryptocurrency can break through the threshold in August. The surge was largely driven by strong inflows into U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs, which recorded approximately $5.4 billion in net inflows during the month according to Ecoinometrics [1]. This "risk-on" sentiment benefited all major markets, including equities and Bitcoin, but Ethereum's raw returns were the standout [1].

The on-chain data corroborates the strength of Ethereum’s demand, with Santiment reporting that daily active addresses reached 841,100 — the highest in the past 12 months [1]. Institutional activity has also been robust, with SharpLink Gaming transferring $108 million in USDC to Galaxy Digital for Ether purchases. In one day alone, the firm added nearly 15,000 ETH, raising its total holdings to 464,000 ETH, valued at $1.62 billion [1]. These actions reflect growing institutional confidence, supported by Ethereum’s role as the largest and most stable smart contract platform and its flawless record of zero network downtime [1].

Although Ethereum faced rejection from the $4,000 resistance at the end of July and began August with a minor pullback, the market outlook remains bullish. CoinGlass data shows that August has historically been a strong month for Ethereum, with an average monthly return of 4.89% since its inception. During the 2017 bull market, Ethereum surged 92% in August, a trend that many analysts are now drawing comparisons to [1]. Technically, the 4-hour RSI is at an oversold level, indicating potential for upward movement if the $4,000 resistance is breached [1].

The broader crypto market also experienced a shift in focus in early August, as U.S. spot BTC and ETH ETFs saw a notable cash outflow, ending a 20-day inflow streak [1]. This development does not necessarily signal a reversal in Ethereum’s momentum, particularly given the strong fundamentals and growing institutional adoption. The ten-year anniversary of Ethereum further reinforces its long-term relevance and strategic importance in the evolving digital asset landscape [1].

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[1] Coin Edition: https://coinedition.com/ethereum-eth-price-july-performance-august-outlook/