Ethereum News Today: Ethereum hits 76.7% gain in Q3 2025 driven by ETF inflows and institutional demand

Ethereum closed the third quarter of 2025 with its strongest performance ever, posting total returns exceeding 76.7% as of August 15 [3]. This historic quarter was marked by a consistent upward trend, with ETH trading at $4,760.74 on August 12, signaling robust market participation and sustained bullish momentum [2]. The cryptocurrency’s success was underpinned by rising network activity and significant capital inflows, particularly from institutional investors [5].

The surge in demand was most evident in the performance of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On August 13 alone, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded inflows of $729 million, with BlackRock’s ETHA ETF leading the charge with $500.85 million in inflows [5]. Cumulative net inflows into Ethereum ETFs have now surpassed $12.1 billion, supported by over $4.47 billion in trading volume [5]. These figures highlight a structural shift in investor behavior and a growing institutional recognition of Ethereum as a viable asset class.

The positive momentum was further reinforced by on-chain activity and market sentiment. Ethereum’s price rose more than 86% in the first two months of the quarter, reinforcing the historically bullish pattern that often defines Q3 for the asset [6]. Analysts have noted that the current rally bears similarities to the 2021 bull market, fueled by strong ETF performance and increasing adoption of Ethereum-based applications [5]. Despite this, Ethereum’s performance relative to Bitcoin remains somewhat subdued, with the ETH/BTC ratio currently at 0.037—still far from the levels seen in 2021 [4].

Looking ahead, Ethereum’s price appears to be approaching a critical $5,000 psychological level, a threshold not breached since 2021 [5]. If the momentum continues, ETH could challenge its previous all-time highs and further consolidate its position as the leading smart contract platform. The continued rollout of Ethereum 2.0 upgrades and rising decentralized finance (DeFi) activity are expected to support this trajectory [5]. With six weeks remaining in the quarter, the Ethereum ecosystem appears well-positioned for a strong finish, driven by institutional participation and growing optimism in the broader market.

Source: [1] Crypto Town Hall - X (https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/1956770431308095970)

[2] Ethereum (ETH) Q3 Prospects Look Strong, But Mutuum (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1045518-20250817)

[3] Top 3 Altcoins Investors Are Eyeing for Massive Gains (https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/08/16/top-3-altcoins-investors-are-eyeing-for-massive-gains-ethereum-solana-and-maxi-doge/)

[4] Ethereum's ETF Boom vs. Bitcoin's Dominance (https://coindoo.com/market/ethereums-etf-boom-vs-bitcoins-dominance-what-traders-should-watch/)

[5] Ethereum Outpaced Cardano, But Analysts Compare The Gains From This Presale Ace and the Results Are Shocking (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/cryptocurrency-analytics-insight/ethereum-outpaced-cardano-but-analysts-compare-the-gains-from-this-presale-ace-and-the-results-are-shocking)

[6] ETH Gains to Highest Level Against BTC in 2025, Reaching ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1043133-20250815)