Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Eyes $4,000 as $1.59B Inflows and 51.9% Large Transaction Surge Signal Institutional Momentum

Ethereum’s institutional adoption is accelerating, with major inflows and strategic positioning by corporate actors sparking speculation about a potential price surge to $4,000. Recent on-chain activity and market metrics highlight growing confidence in the asset, though analysts caution that short-term volatility remains possible.

Lookonchain data reveals SharpLink Gaming added 77,210 ETH ($295 million) to its reserves, bringing its total holdings to 438,017 ETH ($1.69 billion) [1]. Meanwhile, BTCS expanded its position by 14,240 ETH, increasing its stash to 70,028 ETH ($270 million) [1]. A wallet linked to HashKey Capital also moved 12,000 ETH (~$47.18 million) to OKX, suggesting tactical short-term positioning [1]. These moves underscore Ethereum’s appeal to institutional investors, who are increasingly treating it as a core asset class.

Market data reinforces this narrative. CoinShares reported Ethereum attracting $1.59 billion in inflows for the week, the second-largest weekly inflow in its history, with year-to-date flows totaling $7.8 billion—surpassing 2024’s figures [1]. IntoTheBlock noted a 51.9% rise in large ETH transactions (over $100,000), while daily active addresses dropped 3.3% in a single day. Coinglass data further revealed open interest hitting a record $59.5 billion, up 4.8%, alongside a 57.8% surge in derivatives trading volume [1].

Traders are closely watching price dynamics. At $3,808.60, Ethereum’s seven-day trend shows a 0.7% gain [1]. DegenHardy, a crypto trader, estimates a move above $4,000 could trigger over $700 million in short liquidations, potentially accelerating upward momentum. Byzantine General, however, anticipates a minor pullback to ~$3,500 before further gains, though major downside risks appear limited [1]. Cyclop, another analyst, points to sustained buying pressure as ETH resists deeper corrections [1].

Broader ecosystem developments also support Ethereum’s trajectory. PayPal’s expansion of its “Pay with Crypto” feature to small U.S. businesses now includes Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana, enabling crypto-to-stablecoin/fiat conversions and enhancing Ethereum’s utility [1]. This adoption could drive long-term demand, though immediate price impacts remain uncertain.

Despite bullish signals, caution persists. Exchanges reported a 631.4% decline in net flows, indicating reduced selling pressure [1]. However, active addresses dropping 3.3% in one day raises questions about speculative activity versus fundamental usage. Analysts emphasize that while institutional flows bode well, market sentiment and macroeconomic factors will ultimately dictate Ethereum’s next move.

The data paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture. With institutional allocations rising and on-chain metrics pointing to strong accumulation, Ethereum’s price path hinges on whether current bullish momentum can overcome short-term volatility.

Source: [1] [Ethereum Sees Surging Institutional Flows: Is ETH Going To $4,000?](https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46668408/ethereum-sees-surging-institutional-flows-is-eth-going-to-4000?utm_source=coingecko&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site)