Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 30% as Institutional Inflows and ETFs Push Price Past $4600

Ethereum's price surged above $4,600 on August 13, 2025, driven by significant institutional inflows and growing whale accumulation. The cryptocurrency saw nearly 30% growth in late July and early August 2025, with record inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs adding $5.43 billion in net capital during the month [2]. BlackRock, a leading asset manager, entered the Ethereum market by purchasing 150,000 ETH in July, signaling increased institutional confidence [3].

The surge was further supported by a 75% rise in open interest, which climbed from $2.97 billion in June to over $5.21 billion by July 24, as reported by CoinGlass [6]. Whale activity also intensified, with some major participants realizing profits exceeding $24 million [7]. Institutional investment continued to grow, with $20 billion allocated by firms like BitMine Immersion to increase Ethereum holdings [7].

Regulatory developments played a crucial role in shaping Ethereum’s upward momentum. The potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs and increased regulatory clarity in the U.S. have contributed to Ethereum outpacing Bitcoin in year-to-date gains, rising 28% compared to Bitcoin’s more modest performance [8]. Analysts have highlighted that these regulatory tailwinds may continue to support Ethereum’s trajectory, especially as further changes are anticipated ahead of the U.S. election [4].

Looking ahead, speculative momentum has been bolstered by the launch of ChatGPT-5, which predicts Ethereum could reach $5,400 by September 2025. This forecast is based on factors such as institutional treasury purchases, ETF inflows, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic conditions, including Federal Reserve rate cut expectations [5]. While this remains a prediction and not a guaranteed outcome, it reflects the optimistic sentiment currently shaping market expectations [5].

Ethereum’s market cap has grown to $552 billion, reinforcing its position as a key player in the cryptocurrency landscape. With technical indicators and regulatory developments pointing to a bullish outlook, Ethereum appears to be at the center of a broader institutional shift toward digital assets [1]. As the market continues to evolve, Ethereum's performance suggests a strong likelihood of sustained upward movement in the coming months [4].

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[1] BraveNewCoin. (2025, August 2). Ethereum (ETH) Price Today: Ethereum Holds Above... https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/ethereum-eth-price-today-ethereum-holds-above-4300-amid-market-pullback-hinting-at-multiple-breakouts-ahead

[2] AInvest. (2025, August 9). Ethereum News Today: BlackRock Buys 150,000 ETH... https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-blackrock-buys-150-000-eth-ethereum-etfs-1-billion-inflows-4-76-price-surge-2508/

[4] Coindesk. (2025, August 12). BTC Holds Near $120K as ETH Rallies Toward $4.7K on... https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/13/bitcoin-holds-near-usd120k-ether-rallies-towards-usd4-7k-on-trump-s-comment-fed-rate-cut-bets

[5] CoinCentral. (2025, July 25). ChatGPT-5 Predicts Ethereum to $5400 in September... https://coincentral.com/chatgpt-5-predicts-ethereum-to-5400-in-september-time-to-buy-eth/

[6] FastBull. (2025, July 24). Ethereum Trades Surge As Prices Skyrocket... https://m.fastbull.com/news-detail/ethereum-trades-surge-as-prices-skyrocket-4339297_0

[7] Mitrade. (2025, August 12). Ethereum Nears $5,000 After 45% Monthly Rally... https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1030236-20250812

[8] BlockchainReporter. (2025, July 24). Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin Based On Year-to-Date Gains... https://blockchainreporter.net/ethereum-outpaces-bitcoin-based-on-year-to-date-gains-amid-rising-institutional-momentum/