Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 27% on Record ETF Inflows and Technical Breakout Near $4618

Ethereum and Bitcoin are approaching all-time highs amid a wave of institutional inflows and heightened market optimism. Ethereum has surged approximately 27% in the past week, reaching near $4,618 and surpassing the $4,600 threshold after a significant technical breakout from a multi-year inverse pattern [1]. This movement has been driven by record ETF inflows, with Ethereum-based ETFs logging $1.01 billion in single-day inflows — a figure that underscores institutional validation of the asset class [6].

Bitcoin has maintained a price of around $118,000, with market participants closely watching for signs of continued momentum. ETF inflows into Bitcoin have also risen, reaching $247 million last week, though Ethereum outpaced it with $325 million in inflows [4]. This trend highlights Ethereum’s increasing appeal among institutional investors and its role as a key driver of broader market enthusiasm.

Regulatory clarity and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut have also fueled bullish sentiment. The latter has historically acted as a tailwind for risk-on assets and is now supporting further gains in both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, Ethereum’s dominance in digital dollar transactions is evident, with $335 million more in inflows than its nearest competitor [8]. Analysts have noted Ethereum’s potential to surpass its previous all-time high of $4,800, with some suggesting that institutional interest could drive it even higher [9].

The current market dynamics echo the bull runs seen in 2021 and 2024, which were marked by rapid development in the broader crypto ecosystem. The current surge appears to signal a new phase of institutional adoption and continued crypto market maturation. As both assets approach historic levels, the broader market is watching whether these trends will solidify into a long-term bull market [10].

[1] Ethereum Surges 27% as ETF Inflows and Technical Breakouts Signal Bullish Momentum (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surges-27-etf-inflows-technical-breakouts-signal-bullish-momentum-2508/)

[2] Ethereum Hits 4 Year Highs Leading Crypto Market Rally as Analyst Sees $5,241 Next Stop (https://coingape.com/ethereum-hits-4-year-highs-leading-crypto-market-rally-as-analyst-sees-5241-next-stop/)

[3] Bitcoin Holds $118K While ETH, BNB, LINK and UNI Aim to Extend the Altcoin Rally (https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-holds-dollar118k-while-eth-bnb-link-uni-aim-to-extend-the-altcoin-rally)

[4] Ethereum Awakens: After Reaching Its Highest Level Since 2021… Could It Overtake Bitcoin? (https://www.economies.com/crypto/news/ethereum-awakens:-after-reaching-its-highest-level-since-2021%E2%80%A6-could-it-overtake-bitcoin%20-47075)

[5] Record Transaction, Demand Level Drive ETH Rally Toward $4,800 (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1035985-20250813)

[6] ChatGPT's ETH Analysis Reveals Explosive Rally to $4,410 (https://www.tradingview.com/news/cryptonews:da117fa89094b:0-chatgpt-s-eth-analysis-reveals-explosive-rally-to-4-410-just-9-from-ath/)

[7] Ethereum Nears All-Time High Amid Surging Demand (https://www.indexbox.io/blog/ethereum-nears-all-time-high-amid-surging-demand/)

[8] Why ETH's Rally Has Stronger Fundamentals Than You Think (https://icobench.com/news/why-eths-rally-has-stronger-fundamentals-than-you-think/)

[9] Ethereum Returns to $4600 After 4 Years—Time to Buy the Dip? (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1035350-20250813)

[10] ETH Spot ETFs Set Record $1 Billion Daily Net Inflows (https://blockchain.news/flashnews/eth-spot-etfs-set-record-1-billion-daily-net-inflows-outpacing-bitcoin-etfs-178-million)