Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 29% on Strong ETF Inflows and Institutional Buy-In

Ethereum (ETH) has attracted significant attention in late 2025 as multiple price forecasts and market movements point to a potentially bullish outlook. The Kalshi platform recently saw Ethereum price expectations surge from $2,140 to $6,140, reflecting heightened investor optimism. The current ETH/USD price stands at $4,702, up approximately 29% in a week, driven by a strong buying wave since mid-July that has pushed the price beyond key resistance levels. This momentum has brought the $6,000 target into view as Ethereum approaches multi-year highs [8].

Standard Chartered has raised its year-end price target for Ethereum from $4,000 to $7,500, signaling a major shift in institutional sentiment. The upgrade is attributed to the growing use of Ethereum-based stablecoins and increased adoption through ETFs. In a more aggressive forecast, Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could reach $15,000 by December 2025, fueled by an 8x growth in the stablecoin sector by 2028. Fundstrat shares a similarly bullish view, forecasting Ethereum could surpass $15,000 by year-end, potentially outperforming Bitcoin [2][4][6].

Other models provide a more conservative outlook. A third-party prediction from CoinDCX suggests Ethereum will trade between $3,400 and $3,500 in November 2025, with a gradual upward trend. Meanwhile, an anonymous model gives a 99% probability of Ethereum reaching $4,750 or more by year-end, and an 88% probability of hitting $5,000 or more [1][8].

The recent price rally has been supported by several factors, including substantial inflows into Ethereum ETFs such as the iShares Ethereum Trust and Fidelity Ethereum Fund. Institutional investors, including companies like BitMine Immersion Technologies, have also contributed to market confidence through large ETH purchases [5].

While short-term volatility and speculative trading remain, Ethereum’s fundamental value is underpinned by its role in decentralized applications, smart contracts, and the stablecoin ecosystem. These factors are expected to drive real-world demand over the long term. However, the current price surge includes speculative elements, and the underlying infrastructure is still evolving to support future scalability and innovation.

Ethereum’s trajectory for the rest of the year will likely depend on institutional adoption, macroeconomic conditions, and regulatory developments. The range of forecasts—from $3,400 to $15,000—demonstrates the market's cautious optimism, with varying assumptions about market dynamics and growth drivers [1][2][4][5][6][8].

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[4] BMNR Chair Tom Lee Says $7500 Ethereum Price ... (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/bmnr-chair-tom-lee-says-7-500-ethereum-price-prediction-at-the-low-end-eyes-bigger-gains/ar-AA1KseJw?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds)

[5] What's Behind Ether's (ETH) Latest Rally (https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/13/whats-behind-ethers-eth-latest-rally/)

[6] Ethereum surges to near record as investors bet on 'biggest ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-surges-to-near-record-as-investors-bet-on-biggest-macro-trade-of-the-next-decade-162035539.html)

[8] What Will the Price of Ethereum (ETH) Be at the End ... (https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/what-will-the-price-of-ethereum-eth-be-at-the-end-of-this-year-here-are-the-predictions/)