Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Approaches $4,000 as ETF Inflows Surge 30% Toward $5,000 Target

Ethereum is approaching the $4,000 resistance level as record inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, rising corporate treasury accumulation, and robust network activity converge to drive upward momentum. The asset’s technical profile suggests a potential breakout to $5,000 within weeks, fueled by sustained institutional demand and ecosystem growth metrics.

Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen historic inflows, with $727 million added on July 16 alone and total net inflows exceeding $9.33 billion since their July 2024 launch. This marks 16 consecutive days of inflows, signaling strong institutional appetite. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF, managing $10.69 billion, dominates the market, while corporate entities are increasingly adopting ETH as a reserve asset. BitMine Immersion Technologies recently acquired $2 billion worth of ETH, making it the largest corporate holder, with 2.33 million ETH—nearly 2% of circulating supply—stored in corporate treasuries [1].

Network metrics underscore Ethereum’s expanding utility. Daily average transactions surged 73% over three months, reaching 1.62 million on July 25, while active addresses hit a 12-month high of 670,000. Decentralized exchange volumes and weekly transaction counts also reached multi-month peaks. Total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum-based DeFi protocols climbed to $86 billion, the highest since 2022, capturing 61% of the DeFi market share. Meanwhile, ETH balances on exchanges have fallen to 15.6 million, a level not seen since pre-2017, indicating reduced liquidity and potential upward price pressure [1].

Technical analysis highlights a bull flag pattern on the ETH/USD four-hour chart, with the recent breakout above $3,740 resistance suggesting a 30% gain to $5,000. The relative strength index (RSI) at 61 supports further appreciation before reaching overbought territory. Analysts note that this pattern, combined with fundamental drivers like ETF inflows and declining exchange supply, creates a favorable environment for sustained momentum [1].

Institutional interest in Ethereum is expanding due to its dual role as a yield-generating asset and corporate reserve. Major firms such as BlackRock and Fidelity are advancing staked ETH ETF proposals, reflecting confidence in Ethereum’s long-term utility. Post-Shanghai upgrade staking activity and declining exchange-held supply further reinforce bullish sentiment [1].

Ethereum’s trajectory remains intertwined with macroeconomic factors and market sentiment. While the $4,000 threshold has posed a historical hurdle since early 2024, current dynamics—including a 30% staking yield advantage over Bitcoin—suggest institutional adoption could solidify ETH’s market position. The convergence of technical, fundamental, and ecosystem-driven factors positions Ethereum to test key resistance levels, with $5,000 within reach in the near term [1].

Source: [1] [Ethereum Nears $4,000 Resistance Amid Rising ETF Inflows and Network Activity, Bull Flag Targets $5,000 July 28, 2025] [https://en.coinotag.com/ethereum-nears-4000-resistance-amid-rising-etf-inflows-and-network-activity-bull-flag-targets-5000/]