Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Nears $4,000 as 40% Surge Outpaces Bitcoin and ETFs Shift $269M in Institutional Flow

Ethereum (ETH) has demonstrated renewed bullish momentum, with traders and analysts closely monitoring whether the price can break through the $4,000 level. Following a significant 40% surge in the past 30 days, ETH has outperformed Bitcoin during the same period and is currently trading near a key psychological threshold. A successful breakout above $4,000 could signal broader institutional adoption and a potential shift in the options market dynamics, where hedge funds may begin to lose ground and options buyers gain exposure [1][2].

Analysts suggest that Ethereum’s price is forming bullish patterns that could support a continuation of the upward trend. Myriad trader data indicates a 63.6% probability that ETH could surpass its all-time high of $4,891 before the end of 2025 [3]. Market analyst Gert van Lagen has highlighted a falling wedge formation, which implies a potential rebound and a 79% price surge from the $4,000 resistance level [4].

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee has taken a notably aggressive stance, forecasting that ETH could reach as high as $16,000. His rationale is based on the BTC/ETH ratio and historical parallels to Bitcoin’s 2017 breakout. Lee argues that Ethereum is in a similar institutional adoption phase, with U.S. regulatory developments encouraging increased investment in the asset. He also suggests that Ethereum could mirror Bitcoin’s trajectory over the next several years, provided institutional interest continues to grow [4].

The broader market environment also appears to support a bullish ETH narrative. Recent institutional investment trends have seen Ethereum ETFs gaining $73 million in the last month, while Bitcoin ETFs lost $196 million in the same period [5]. This shift indicates that Ethereum is becoming a more attractive option for institutional investors, especially as it continues to outperform Bitcoin in recent price action [5].

Technically, Ethereum remains above its 200-day EMA, indicating a strong long-term trend, although it is currently trading slightly below the 50-day EMA, showing some short-term volatility [6]. The $4,000 level has historically acted as a key resistance, and breaking through it could unlock further upside for the asset.

However, the sustainability of this rally remains uncertain. While the current momentum is encouraging, historical patterns show that ETH has previously struggled to maintain gains above $4,000. Market participants are advised to closely monitor key resistance levels and institutional activity to gauge whether the current bullish phase can be maintained or if a correction is likely [1].

Sources:

[1] https://cryptodnes.bg/en/ethereum-price-prediction-eth-rallies-as-sharplink-gaming-makes-200m-investment-will-it-reach-4k-in-august/

[2] https://www.newsbtc.com/news/ethereum/4000-ethereum-options/

[3] https://captainaltcoin.com/eth-approaches-4k-sol-aims-for-200-but-whales-quietly-back-cold-wallet-cwt-for-50x-gains/

[4] https://coingape.com/markets/eth-price-to-16k-wall-street-analyst-tom-lee-says-ethereum-is-having-its-bitcoin-2017-moment/

[5] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1016574-20250806

[6] https://www.facebook.com/groups/250968057873111/posts/794587066844538/