Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surpasses $4,000 on Strong Institutional Demand and SEC Clarity

Ethereum (ETH) climbed past the $4,000 level on August 8, 2025, marking the first time since December 2024 it has reached this threshold. The price surge was driven by increased institutional demand and significant buying from Ethereum treasury firms. This development has pushed open interest in ETH contracts to record levels, with ETH/BTC breaking above the 200-week exponential moving average, signaling stronger spot demand than leveraged speculation [2].

The rally was preceded by notable short liquidations, amounting to $119 million in the 24 hours leading up to the price increase [3]. Ethereum’s network transactions also hit a record high, attributed to rising staked ETH and regulatory clarity from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding liquid staking products [5]. This has enhanced the network’s utility and broadened its appeal to a wider range of investors.

Coinbase introduced a new decentralized exchange (DEX) feature for U.S. users on the same day, aligning with growing optimism in the crypto market. ETF inflows have also returned to the sector, reinforcing the bullish momentum [6]. Analysts suggest that ETH could continue its upward trajectory, potentially reaching $4,000 as part of a broader market upswing [7]. However, some forecasts caution that macroeconomic uncertainties could affect Ethereum's ability to meet its 2025 price targets [8].

Ethereum has outperformed Solana in capital inflows, with key metrics indicating a potential retest of the $4,000 level. The low funding rates in perpetual futures contracts suggest that demand is being driven primarily by long-term holders, rather than speculative traders [2]. Despite the positive developments, analysts remain cautious, noting that forecasts projecting ETH to hit $5,000 in 2025 remain optimistic and dependent on future protocol upgrades and sustained decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption [10].

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[2] title: Ethereum Dominates Capital Inflows Over Solana as $4K ... (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-08-2025-ethereum-news-today-ethereum-dominates-capital-inflows-over-solana-as-4k-price-target-nears-28035759947202)

[3] title: Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surpasses $4000 ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surpasses-4-000-sparking-119m-short-liquidations-2508/)

[5] title: Ethereum Transactions Hit Record High as Staking, SEC ... (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/08/ethereum-transactions-hit-1-year-high-as-staking-sec-clarity-fuel-eth-rally)

[6] title: Coinbase Launches DEX Feature for U.S. Users (https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-08-aug-2025/liveblog/123173392.cms)

[7] title: Crypto markets edge higher as ETF inflows return (https://www.theblock.co/post/366147/crypto-markets-edge-higher-as-etf-inflows-return-policy-updates-and-ripple-case-closure-add-tailwinds)

[9] title: Ethereum Surpasses Solana in Capital Inflows $4K Target ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surpasses-solana-capital-inflows-4k-target-looms-2508/)

[10] title: Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH to Hit $5000 In 2025 Whilst ... (https://coincentral.com/ethereum-price-prediction-eth-to-hit-5000-in-2025-whilst-whales-increase-exposure-to-this-rival-altcoin/)