Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs See $533.8M Inflows, Price Rises 10% on Institutional Demand

Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded significant inflows, reaching $533.8 million in late July, marking the third-highest single-day inflow in the product’s history. Over a 13-day period, these ETFs have attracted $3.63 billion in net inflows, with BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) leading with $426.22 million and Fidelity’s FETH adding $35.01 million. Total ETF assets have surpassed $10 billion, representing approximately 4% of ETH’s market capitalization [1]. This growing institutional interest has pushed ETH’s price to $3,871, reflecting a 10% gain over the week. However, the asset faces resistance at the $4,000 level and finds support at $3,824 [2]. Whale activity has also intensified, with a notable $114 million Ethereum accumulation by wallet 0xF436. The 40% surge in ETH held by ETFs—now totaling 4.95 million ETH—further underscores the rising institutional demand.

While ETH’s strong performance continues to attract macro attention, a lower-profile token is also capturing the interest of large investors. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), currently in its presale phase at $0.035 per token, has raised over $14.1 million with 12% of the token supply sold to more than 14,900 holders. This growing base of early adopters reflects confidence in the project’s dual lending model, which caters to both conservative and aggressive investor profiles. The Peer-to-Contract (P2C) mechanism allows for the lending of stable assets such as USDT, generating competitive yields like 16% APY. Conversely, the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system targets riskier assets like BONK and FLOKI, allowing direct user-to-user lending without pooled liquidity [1]. This differentiated approach positions MUTM as a versatile DeFi platform that can appeal to a broad range of participants.

In addition to its functional design, Mutuum Finance is also building a strong security foundation. The platform is currently undergoing a comprehensive audit by CertiK, with the latest revision requested on May 20, 2025. The audit includes both static analysis and manual code review, aligning with industry best practices. Furthermore, the platform has launched a bug bounty program offering rewards between $200 and $2,000 to ethical hackers who identify potential vulnerabilities [1]. These steps reinforce investor confidence and demonstrate a commitment to long-term sustainability.

Economically, early investors in MUTM have already seen meaningful returns. Those who purchased tokens at $0.025 during Phase 4 have realized a 40% gain as the price moves toward the current Phase 6 level of $0.035. The projected listing price of $0.06 on major exchanges could push these gains to 140% if the token follows its expected trajectory [1]. Looking ahead, MUTM’s roadmap includes the beta launch of its platform, which will allow users to access lending features and further drive demand for the token. Exchange listings on platforms like Binance and Kraken are also planned, which will significantly expand the token’s visibility and liquidity.

As the presale progresses, the price is set to increase by 15% in Phase 7, raising the cost to $0.040. This represents a final window for investors to acquire MUTM tokens at a discount before the price climbs further. With Ethereum ETF inflows signaling broader institutional validation, tokens like MUTM are gaining traction as they offer innovative DeFi solutions backed by strong capital flow and presale momentum. Analysts project that MUTM could reach $1 by 2026, driven by user adoption, institutional interest, and the platform’s revenue-sharing model [1].

Source: [1] The $0.035 Token Gaining Whale Attention While Ethereum (ETH) ETF Inflows Hit $500M (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68947a418e030a50e32ca0ff/)