Ethereum News Today: Ethereum ETFs Surge $530M Weekly as ETH Hits $3,871

Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs experienced a notable inflow of $530 million in the week of July 21–27, 2025, marking their strongest performance since December 2024, according to data from Glassnode. This substantial capital movement reflects heightened institutional confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem and pushed total ETH ETF assets past $10 billion, representing approximately 4% of ETH’s market cap. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) alone recorded $426.22 million in a single day’s inflow. The surge, five times the recent weekly average, contributed to a 10% weekly rise in ETH’s price to roughly $3,871, though it remains constrained by resistance at $4,000 [1].

Whale activity further underscored the institutional appetite, with a $114 million purchase by wallet 0xF436 and a 13-day inflow streak totaling $3.63 billion. However, $2.2 billion in staking withdrawals and a neutral RSI of approximately 54 indicate potential profit-taking. Analysts suggest that if inflows continue, ETH could reach $4,500, but a pullback below $3,700 might trigger a correction to $3,500 [1].

Amid this bullish backdrop, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as a standout project in the DeFi space. The platform is currently available at under $0.035 and is projected to reach $1 by 2026, based on analyst forecasts. Mutuum Finance aims to bridge the gap between institutional and retail investors by offering a dual lending system—Peer-to-Contract (P2C) for institutional and conservative investors and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) for retail participants. The P2C model allows for overcollateralized loans using stablecoins and blue-chip assets, providing mtTokens on a 1:1 basis that represent stake and offer yield rewards. This mechanism ties user incentives to the platform’s sustainable growth [1].

For retail users, Mutuum Finance facilitates memecoin-based lending using tokens like PEPE, TRUMP, and DOGE. This dual approach fosters a dynamic liquidity ecosystem and broadens appeal. The platform also plans to introduce a decentralized stablecoin, which will be minted during collateral-backed loans and burned upon repayment or liquidation, further enhancing on-chain activity and transaction volume [1].

Currently in Phase 6 of its presale, Mutuum Finance has raised $14.1 million with 10% of tokens sold to over 14,800 holders. An investor who entered at $0.025 in Phase 4 already holds a 40% unrealized gain and stands to gain 140% if the token lists at the projected $0.06 price. The platform’s strategic roadmap includes key development milestones, audits, beta launches, and liquidity mining phases, all underpinned by its Layer-2 infrastructure that supports fast and low-cost transactions [1].

Analysts forecast that by 2026, Mutuum Finance could achieve a $1 valuation, driven by its real usage metrics and adoption across both institutional and retail markets. The decentralized stablecoin is expected to further solidify on-chain demand and usage. The platform has already passed a CertiK audit with a score of 95 and a Skynet score of 78, ensuring high smart contract security standards [1].

The project is also engaging the community through a $100,000 MUTM giveaway and plans to list on major exchanges like Binance and Kraken, which could significantly boost liquidity and accessibility. With Phase 6 nearing its conclusion and the token price expected to rise to $0.040 in the next phase, early-stage investors are encouraged to consider the opportunity before the entry window narrows [1].

Mutuum Finance distinguishes itself by combining real utility with strategic development, positioning itself not just as a speculative DeFi token but as a platform with tangible financial infrastructure and a clear growth trajectory. As Ethereum ETF inflows continue to fuel broader market optimism, Mutuum Finance appears well-positioned to capitalize on the momentum [1].

Sources:

[1] This Under $0.035 DeFi Gem Is Targeting $1 by 2026 Even After Ethereum ETF Inflows Surged $500M This Week

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