Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surpasses $3,600 on Institutional ETF Inflows and Structural Improvements

Ethereum’s price has surged past $3,600, driven by growing institutional demand and the approval of new Ethereum ETF applications from major players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. Over the past week, Ethereum ETFs have seen inflows exceeding $726 million, surpassing Bitcoin ETFs’ $523 million. Analysts suggest that this trend, combined with reduced selling pressure and increased whale activity, could push Ethereum toward $4,000 [1][2].

The upward momentum is also supported by Ethereum’s structural improvements, including staking and burn mechanisms that are reducing supply over time. On-chain data reveals that over 1 million ETH tokens have been withdrawn from exchanges in the past two weeks, indicating a shift toward new applications and DeFi projects [1]. Ethereum is currently breaking out of a long consolidation phase, with price action surpassing key resistance levels, signaling a potential continuation of its upward trajectory [2].

One of the most notable developments is the rise of Remittix, a DeFi project set to launch its mobile wallet in Q3. The project has attracted attention for its low gas fees and real-world utility in cross-border payments. Remittix’s ecosystem includes real-time fiat conversion and has been audited by CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm. While the project is not directly tied to Ethereum’s price movement, it reflects a broader trend of institutional and retail capital moving toward alternative crypto solutions with tangible use cases [1].

The recent performance of Ethereum has also sparked speculation about a potential “altcoin season,” where smaller cryptocurrencies benefit from increased market optimism. Tokens like Solana and Bonk have seen significant trading volume, but Ethereum remains the primary beneficiary of institutional inflows. This is attributed to its ongoing upgrades and increasing adoption in enterprise and DeFi applications [2][4].

Bitcoin remains the dominant asset, but Ethereum’s recent outperformance has led some analysts to believe it could capture a larger share of the market. The continued inflows into Ethereum ETFs suggest a growing preference for the altcoin among institutional investors [3][5]. However, analysts caution that the market remains subject to regulatory and macroeconomic risks, and future price movements will depend on ETF performance and broader sentiment.

While forecasts suggest Ethereum could reach $4,000 if current trends persist, the actual trajectory will depend on a range of variables, including market conditions and regulatory developments [1][2][3].

Source:

[1] Coindoo - [https://coindoo.com/ethereum-price-surges-but-how-high-can-eth-climb-all-signs-point-towards-4000-as-institutional-money-continues-pumping/](https://coindoo.com/ethereum-price-surges-but-how-high-can-eth-climb-all-signs-point-towards-4000-as-institutional-money-continues-pumping/)

[2] CoinDCX - [https://coindcx.com/blog/price-predictions/ethereum-price-weekly/](https://coindcx.com/blog/price-predictions/ethereum-price-weekly/)

[3] Bitget - [https://www.bitget.com/price/home/price-prediction](https://www.bitget.com/price/home/price-prediction)

[4] Coindoo - [https://coindoo.com/dogecoin-bulls-return-can-doge-hit-1-in-2025-or-will-this-new-altcoin-get-there-first/](https://coindoo.com/dogecoin-bulls-return-can-doge-hit-1-in-2025-or-will-this-new-altcoin-get-there-first/)

[5] CoinUnited.io - [https://coinunited.io/learn/en/opinions-and-insights/the-crypto-surge-why-2025-could-be-a-record-breaking-year-for-bitcoin-and-ethereum](https://coinunited.io/learn/en/opinions-and-insights/the-crypto-surge-why-2025-could-be-a-record-breaking-year-for-bitcoin-and-ethereum)