Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges Past $4,000 as Buterin Rejoins Billionaire Club

Vitalik Buterin has once again joined the ranks of on-chain billionaires as Ethereum’s price surmounted $4,000 for the first time since late 2024. With a current valuation of approximately $1.04 billion, Buterin’s holdings include 240,042 ETH along with smaller positions in Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) [1]. This marks a significant rebound for Buterin, who first entered the billionaire club in May 2021 when ETH briefly reached $3,000 and his holdings were valued at around $1.029 billion [2].

Ethereum’s price surge has been accompanied by a broader market rally. On Saturday, the token rose 6% to $4,332 before settling at $4,244. As of the latest data, ETH trades at $4,301, up 1.8% in the past 24 hours [1]. Traders are now anticipating a retest of the November 2021 all-time high of $4,878. One analyst, identified as “Ted,” has suggested that this level could be reached “just days away.” CoinGlass data indicates that if ETH reaches $4,500, it could trigger a short squeeze and potentially liquidate $1.35 billion in short positions [2].

The recent price momentum is being fueled by growing institutional confidence in Ethereum. Over the last five trading days, US spot Ethereum ETFs have seen $326.6 million in net inflows, outpacing the $253.2 million in Bitcoin ETF inflows during the same period [3]. This shift in investor behavior underscores a growing preference for Ethereum, driven by its smart contract capabilities, decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, and staking features.

In tandem with this institutional interest, corporate investment in Ethereum is also gaining traction. BitMine Immersion Technologies has emerged as a key player, accumulating 833,137 ETH—valued at nearly $3 billion—since launching its ETH acquisition strategy in mid-2025 [4]. The company’s rapid accumulation has driven its stock up by 3,000% in one week, making it the largest public corporate holder of Ethereum and the third-largest crypto treasury globally, behind MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital [5]. The company has also attracted backing from high-profile investors such as Peter Thiel’s firm, which disclosed a 9.1% stake, and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest [6].

The broader implications of Ethereum’s recent performance include a reinvigoration of retail and institutional speculation, as well as a potential reshaping of corporate and regulatory approaches to digital assets. As Ether treasuries expand and ETF inflows continue, the crypto market is witnessing a shift toward more sophisticated and diversified investment strategies [7].

While the current rally has been largely driven by on-chain activity and investor sentiment, analysts are monitoring key price levels and ETF inflows as potential catalysts for further upside. The $4,500 resistance zone and the November 2021 high are seen as critical benchmarks, with the potential to trigger additional buying interest and broader market participation [8].

Source:

[1] https://cryptorank.io/news/arkham

[2] https://cryptorank.io/news/aave

[3] https://www.instagram.com/cryptosensor/

[4] https://www.newsnow.com/ng/?lang=en&search=%22Investor%22&searchheadlines=1

[5] https://decrypt.co/price/bitcoin

[6] https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/arkham/arkm/btc/

[7] https://www.instagram.com/cryptobreaking/?hl=en

[8] https://www.newsnow.com/ng/?lang=a&search=billionaire&searchheadlines=1