Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 41% as ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin

Ethereum is drawing closer to its 2021 all-time high as institutional buying accelerates amid a backdrop of regulatory clarity and strong technical momentum. With the price of ETH currently hovering near $4,700, the cryptocurrency is just a few percentage points away from the $4,891 high it reached in November 2021 [1]. Institutional entities have been the primary drivers of this recent price action, with major treasury and ETF players significantly increasing their ETH holdings since June 2025 [2]. This accumulation has helped offset ongoing retail selling pressure, with daily net outflows averaging around -40,000 ETH [8].

Despite the retail market’s cautious stance, institutional demand continues to surge. Over $1 billion in inflows has been recorded in Ethereum ETFs in the past month [3], a figure that outpaces even Bitcoin’s accumulation rate. This trend has coincided with a decline in Bitcoin’s market dominance, which fell below 60% for the first time since early 2025 [9], signaling a potential shift in market leadership toward alternative cryptocurrencies.

Ethereum’s price performance has also outpaced the broader crypto market, rising nearly 41% in the past month [3]. This outperformance has been fueled by improved infrastructure and a more favorable regulatory environment, according to Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered [2]. The bank has raised its year-end Ethereum price forecast to $7,500, with some analysts even suggesting a potential high of $25,000 by 2028 based on growing demand from institutional investors [4].

Technical indicators also support a bullish outlook. Ethereum has experienced a strong vertical breakout, surging past $4,410 and remaining within 9% of its 2021 high [5]. This price movement has been accompanied by increased liquidity and staking activity, reinforcing Ethereum’s position as a top-tier digital asset. However, profit-taking has also intensified in recent days, with a major Ethereum whale group selling $88.2 million in ETH within 15 hours [10].

Market dynamics suggest a continuation of this trend, with institutional buying likely to outpace retail outflows. Historical bull cycles have shown that when Bitcoin’s dominance drops below 50%, altcoins—particularly Ethereum—often experience sharp gains [9]. While retail investors remain skeptical, the broader market appears to be transitioning toward an institutionally driven growth model, with Ethereum at the forefront of this shift.

Sources:

[1] Ethereum Nears 2021 High as Retail Skepticism Contrasts

https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-nears-2021-high-retail-skepticism-contrasts-institutional-buying-2508/

[2] Ethereum Nears All-Time High Amid Institutional Buying

https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689d580fb20e7a74aa5a39d1/

[3] Ethereum outpaces crypto market with 41% monthly surge

https://m.economictimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-outpaces-crypto-market-with-41-monthly-surge-bitcoin-at-119k-should-you-buy/articleshow/123274597.cms

[4] Standard Chartered Ups Year-End Ethereum Forecast To

https://zycrypto.com/standard-chartered-ups-year-end-ethereum-forecast-to-7500-sees-2028-high-of-25000/

[5] ChatGPT's ETH Analysis Reveals Explosive Rally to

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cryptonews:da117fa89094b:0-chatgpt-s-eth-analysis-reveals-explosive-rally-to-4-410-just-9-from-ath/

[8] Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Hits $4624 on 7% 24

https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-hits-4-624-7-24-hour-gain-strong-etf-inflows-2508/

[9] Bitcoin Dominance Falls Below 60% As Ethereum Surges

https://yellow.com/news/bitcoin-dominance-falls-below-60-as-ethereum-surges-near-record-high

[10] Ethereum Whale Group Sells $88M as Profit Taking Rises

https://coinpaper.com/10482/ethereum-whale-group-sells-88-m-as-profit-taking-rises