Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surpasses $4000 as Institutional Buying Drives 7.81% 24-Hour Gain

Ethereum (ETH) surged past the $4,000 level on July 2025, reaching as high as $4,012 within 24 hours, marking its highest price since December 2024. The rally was fueled by large-scale market movements, including a massive ETH transfer from Binance to Wintermute, a major liquidity provider. This transfer, which included tens of thousands of ETH, triggered speculation about strategic positioning and heightened market activity. The move led to $105 million in Ethereum short positions being liquidated, reflecting strong upward price pressure and increased volatility [1].

The surge coincided with a broader shift in capital from Solana to Ethereum, supported by growing institutional demand and increased liquidity. Spot Ethereum ETFs and corporate treasuries had collectively purchased around 1.6% of Ethereum’s total supply since early June, indicating a rising interest in the asset class. Ethereum’s futures open interest also reached a record high, underscoring the influx of institutional capital [1].

Whale activity intensified during the rally, with major accumulations including 1.8 million ETH and a $40.5 million over-the-counter purchase by large holders. These actions were further supported by a $5 billion shelf filing aimed at acquiring additional ETH, signaling continued confidence in the asset [1]. Additionally, $2.9 billion in ETH acquisitions by BitMine and $24 million in short liquidations contributed to the reversal of bearish expectations [3].

The Ethereum price continued to climb, reaching $4,176.73 by August 7, 2025, with a 24-hour increase of 7.81%. Analysts noted that Ethereum’s performance had outpaced Bitcoin in recent months, with the ETH/BTC ratio rising and Bitcoin dominance falling to 60.7%, indicating a shift in investor sentiment toward altcoins [1]. The rally also had a ripple effect on other altcoins, with XRP, SOL, and DOGE experiencing gains of 9%, 3.5%, and 5.3%, respectively [4].

Ethereum’s year-to-date return stood at +25%, while its total return over the past year was +112%. Analyst Rekt Capital suggested that Ethereum is “50–60% of the way” through its macro uptrend, while analyst John Walsh forecasted a potential ETH breakout above $4,000, pointing to Ethereum treasury plays as a key growth driver [4].

The increased liquidity and institutional buying have reshaped market dynamics, with Ethereum now playing a more prominent role in global crypto markets. The surge reflects both technical strength and strategic capital movements, positioning Ethereum for potential further gains in the coming months [4].

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