Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges Past $4,600 on $2.3 Billion ETF Inflows and Strong Institutional Demand

Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $4,600 on August 13, 2025, fueled by strong institutional inflows and elevated on-chain activity. The price surge followed a week of sustained buying pressure, with Ethereum-based ETFs recording inflows of $2.3 billion on August 12 alone, as institutional investors accumulated 1.2 million ETH [5]. Earlier, on July 29, the network had already shown significant momentum, with $1.01 billion in ETF inflows and a 10% price increase within 24 hours [1].

The surge has been supported by robust transaction volumes. On July 29, Ethereum processed 1.875 million transactions, reflecting high demand for the platform’s decentralized applications and financial infrastructure [1]. Over the past 30 days, the token has appreciated by 53.8%, with much of the buying concentrated among large institutional and whale investors [5]. Call options were heavily purchased during the rally, signaling strong bullish sentiment among traders, with over $5 million in premiums paid for positions anticipating further price increases [6].

Institutional demand has been a primary driver of the recent price action. Major institutional players have shown increased confidence in Ethereum through ETF allocations. BlackRock, for example, reported new ETH ETF allocations exceeding $640 million [5]. Analysts have attributed this trend to the maturing infrastructure of the crypto market and growing institutional trust in digital assets [4]. The ETF inflows have also benefited the broader altcoin market, with tokens like stETH, UNI, and MATIC seeing notable price increases alongside Ethereum’s rise [8].

Ethereum’s performance aligns with historical patterns observed during prior bull cycles. The 2021 rally, which saw the price reach $4,867, was similarly supported by ETF launches and DeFi growth [1]. The current surge suggests a repeat of such dynamics, with institutional engagement and macroeconomic factors playing key roles. As of August 13, Ethereum has maintained support above $4,600, with whale activity and continued inflows reinforcing the bullish trend [7].

Despite the positive momentum, some retail traders remain cautious, questioning the sustainability of the rally [7]. However, the sustained inflows and strong technical indicators point to a well-established uptrend. Ethereum’s price trajectory reflects its growing role as a core digital asset, with its value increasingly tied to institutional investment patterns and broader market infrastructure.

[1] AInvest - https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surges-4600-record-transactions-1-01-billion-etf-inflows-2508/

[5] AInvest - https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surges-10-24-hours-etf-inflows-hit-2-3-billion-2508/

[6] Bitcoin - https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/solana-eyes-250-breakout-as-eth-holds-4600-and-link-rallies-15-weekly/

[7] FXLeaders - https://www.fxleaders.com/news/2025/08/13/ethereum-surges-past-4600-as-whales-accumulate-while-retail-traders-show-disbelief/

[8] Blockchain - https://blockchain.news/flashnews/eth-eth-price-jumps-8-8-to-usd-4-600-as-major-altcoins-rally-coins-ph-update-for-traders