Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges Past $3,600 as ETF Inflows and Institutional Interest Rise

Ethereum’s price surged past $3,600 in mid-August 2025, marking a significant milestone that reflects growing investor optimism and institutional engagement. The move came after a period of consolidation during which Ethereum held key support levels at $3,530 and $2,924. Technical analysts have emphasized that the ability to stabilize above $3,530 is a critical step toward further upward momentum [1].

Recent on-chain activity has also shown signs of a broader-based rally. Ethereum recorded $1.6 million in net inflows into spot ETFs in July, more than double the $630,000 observed in December. This uptick in institutional interest underscores Ethereum’s increasing acceptance as a mainstream asset class [1]. Additionally, the number of active Ethereum addresses spiked, with nearly 257,000 new addresses created in a single day—a figure that aligns with prior bull market trends seen in 2017 and 2021 [2].

Analysts have drawn attention to the correlation between Ethereum’s price movements and global M2 liquidity, which recently hit a record high. This alignment has historically been a precursor to bull cycles in the cryptocurrency market [1]. Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, has reinforced this bullish sentiment, forecasting that Ethereum could reach $4,000 by year-end. His prediction is supported by the recent surge in both retail buying and ETF inflows [3].

Despite the positive momentum, the market has experienced a minor pullback, with Ethereum briefly retreating to around $3,454.41. Analysts have noted that maintaining support above $3,540 will be key to confirming the continuation of the upward trend. A successful hold could propel Ethereum toward the $3,800–$4,000 range [1].

Market observers have also highlighted the growing volatility in Ethereum’s price, with 24-hour trading volume exceeding $22 billion. While the asset’s trajectory appears strong, they caution that rapid price swings remain a risk. Investors are advised to conduct thorough due diligence and remain cautious in their exposure [1].

Looking further ahead, some analysts, including those from HolderStat, have suggested that Ethereum may retest its all-time high of $4,878 if institutional demand and on-chain metrics continue to improve [4].

Sources:

[1] Ethereum Eyes Breakout: 1.6M ETF Inflows Hint at Surge (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68908df4f66ec432fbcd032a/)

[2] Ethereum New Addresses Surge To Nearly 257K In A Day (https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:96a2d4f97094b:0-ethereum-new-addresses-surge-to-nearly-257k-in-a-day-matching-2017-and-2021-bull-markets/)

[3] Mike Novogratz Rejects Bearish ETH Calls, Predicts $4,000 by Year-End (https://cryptodnes.bg/en/mike-novogratz-rejects-bearish-eth-calls-predicts-4000-by-year-end/)

[4] Ethereum Eyes a Push Toward $4800 as BlackRock Pushes for Staking in Spot ETH ETF (https://zycrypto.com/ethereum-eyes-a-push-toward-4800-as-blackrock-pushes-for-staking-in-spot-eth-etf/)