Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surges 54.83% in July on $2.8 Billion Institutional Inflows

Ethereum closed July 2025 with its strongest monthly performance of the year, gaining 54.83% in the month, according to CoinGlass [1]. The price reached a high of $3,812 on July 21—the highest in seven months—and recorded a peak monthly gain of +57.4% on July 28, marking the best single-month performance for Ethereum in three years [1].

The surge in Ethereum’s performance was largely driven by strong institutional demand. Artemis Analytics reported that Ethereum’s net flows for the month totaled $2.8 billion, surpassing the combined flows of all other blockchains [1]. Dune Analytics further highlighted that Ethereum’s daily gas usage hit a record 149.67 billion during July, signaling heightened activity on the network [1]. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETF inflows reached $2.12 billion in July alone, bringing total year-to-date inflows to $8.64 billion [1].

Avichal Garg, co-founder of Electric Capital, compared Ethereum’s current position to Bitcoin in 2019, noting that Ethereum has now reached a similar milestone after nearly a decade of development [1]. Garg expects Ethereum to experience an “institutional arc” in the next four to five years, similar to Bitcoin’s institutional adoption between 2019 and 2024 [1]. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, echoed similar sentiments, stating that Ethereum is a key driver in the technological transformation of financial markets and is significantly ahead of its competitors despite its limitations [1].

Austin King, co-founder and CEO of Omni Network, emphasized Ethereum’s value proposition in decentralization, pointing out that increased institutional interest in stablecoins is helping to validate its role as a foundational, neutral platform for asset management [1]. He noted that Ethereum’s commitment to maximal decentralization sets it apart, even as other chains like Solana offer impressive performance.

Mark Newton of Fundstrat suggested that Ethereum could reach $4,000 before the end of July, citing strong volume support and genuine buying interest rather than speculative activity [1]. Paul Howard of Wincent supported this view, highlighting Ethereum’s versatility as “digital oil” powering transactions and Layer 2 solutions, as well as its robust smart contract infrastructure and deflationary mechanisms [1].

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors made a more ambitious prediction, forecasting that Ethereum could reach $15,000. He cited institutional adoption as a key factor, pointing to examples such as Robinhood’s tokenization and JPMorgan’s stablecoin initiatives as evidence of Ethereum’s growing acceptance in traditional finance [1].

Overall, Ethereum’s performance in July 2025 reflects a convergence of strong fundamentals, increased institutional adoption, and growing confidence in its role as the backbone of decentralized finance and blockchain innovation.

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[1] title: Ethereum closes best month in 2025 as institutional demand leads July growth surge (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688b666c23396a76e6026d1d/)