Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges to 15-Week High on $1.9B Inflows, 62% Monthly Gain Amid ETF Hopes

Ethereum (ETH) has surged to a 15-week high as $1.9 billion in investor inflows pushed its price to $3,900, a 62% gain this month. The influx, the second-largest weekly inflow in Ethereum’s history, reflects growing optimism over a potential U.S. spot Ethereum ETF approval. Digital asset investment products saw 15 consecutive weeks of positive flows, with capital shifting from Bitcoin ETPs—which faced $175 million in outflows—to Ethereum and altcoins. Analysts attribute this trend to the U.S. passage of the Genius and Clarity Acts, which enhanced regulatory clarity for altcoin investment vehicles [1].

BlackRock and SharpLink have intensified their Ethereum exposure, signaling institutional confidence. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) surpassed $10 billion in assets under management, becoming the third-fastest-growing ETF globally. The firm now holds $10.47 billion in Ethereum, with 100% of its crypto exposure allocated to the asset. Meanwhile, Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming acquired 77,210 ETH ($295 million), boosting its total Ethereum treasury to over 438,000 ETH. This purchase exceeded Ethereum’s 30-day issuance, highlighting aggressive institutional accumulation [1].

Technical indicators support Ethereum’s bullish momentum. A “golden cross” pattern and strong MACD readings confirm upward momentum, though the RSI’s overbought level (82.07) raises concerns about short-term volatility. On-chain activity surged 288%, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as the leading smart contract and decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. Solana and XRP also saw inflows of $311 million and $189 million, respectively, while Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash experienced minor outflows [1].

The market reaction aligns with broader regulatory developments. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing Ethereum ETF applications, with analysts suggesting approval could follow late this year. BlackRock’s recent $500 million Ethereum investment vehicle and SharpLink’s infrastructure upgrades—targeting scalability and transaction efficiency—underscore the race to secure market share ahead of potential ETF launches. SharpLink’s cross-chain solutions and custodial services aim to address lingering concerns about Ethereum’s security and performance [2].

Institutional allocations highlight Ethereum’s strategic importance in diversified portfolios. The $1.9 billion inflow—tracked by on-chain analytics platforms—reflects a shift from traditional assets to Ethereum, particularly among pension funds and hedge funds. This dynamic mirrors Bitcoin’s 2021 rally, though Ethereum’s performance remains contingent on SEC decisions and macroeconomic stability. The SEC’s recent “balanced approach” to regulating digital assets has reduced uncertainty, but no formal timeline for ETF approvals has been set [3].

Sources:

[1] “Ethereum Hits $1.9B Inflows as BlackRock and SharpLink Expand Exposure,” CryptoMarketWatch, July 16, 2025 (https://www.cryptomarketwatch.com/eth-surge-2025)

[2] “BlackRock Launches $500M Ethereum Vehicle Amid ETF Hopes,” CoinDesk, July 15, 2025 (https://www.coindesk.com/blackrock-eth-vehicle-2025)

[3] “SharpLink Partners with Ethereum Developers for Scalability Solutions,” The Block, July 14, 2025 (https://www.theblock.com/sharplink-eth-partnership)