Ethereum News Today: Institutional Bet Boosts Ethereum to Decade High

Ethereum (ETH) has surged to a new all-time high, reaching above $4,878 and surpassing its previous peak set in November 2021. The price milestone was achieved amid a broader crypto market rally, driven in part by a dovish speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who hinted at potential interest rate cuts in September 2025. Ether has appreciated by over 40% year-to-date and outperformed Bitcoin in recent months, reflecting growing institutional interest and favorable regulatory developments. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Ethereum ETFs in July 2024, which now manage over $20 billion in assets under management, with BlackRock’s ETHA being the largest [1].

The surge in ETH’s price has been accompanied by significant inflows into Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds. Last week alone, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs collected over $1 billion in inflows, the highest single-day volume since their launch. Additionally, the cumulative market cap of public companies holding Ethereum is nearing $10 billion, according to The Block’s data. BitMine is currently the largest Ethereum treasury holder, with 1.15 million ETH in its reserves, valued at approximately $5 billion at current prices [1]. These institutional investments are increasingly positioning Ethereum as a preferred blockchain for financial innovation and infrastructure development.

The ETH/BTC ratio has also climbed to its highest levels since the beginning of 2025, signaling a shift in investor sentiment toward Ethereum. On July 20, the pair reached 0.0368, marking a 68% increase in institutional holdings of Ethereum compared to December 2024 and a 75% increase from April 2025. Weekly spot trading volumes for Ethereum have hit record highs, with ETH trading nearly three times the volume of Bitcoin last week. In derivatives markets, Ethereum perpetual futures open interest has also reached its highest point in 14 months, indicating stronger speculative positioning around the asset [5].

Analysts attribute Ethereum’s recent performance to a combination of macroeconomic optimism, regulatory clarity, and ecosystem growth. The Pectra upgrade in May 2025 improved staking efficiency, user experience, and Layer 2 scalability, contributing to a 20% price jump at the time. More recently, the launch of ETH-based digital asset treasuries and the broader adoption of Ethereum for corporate holdings have driven demand. Additionally, Ethereum’s role as the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) remains unmatched, with the platform maintaining over nine times the liquidity of Solana, its closest competitor [1].

Ethereum’s price surge follows a decade-long evolution of the network since its launch in 2015. Industry leaders, including Joe Lubin of Consensys and Paul Brody of EY, have highlighted the protocol’s potential to underpin future financial and commercial systems. As Ethereum continues to expand its use cases and integrate into mainstream finance, the debate between its performance and Bitcoin’s security remains a central topic among investors and developers. The cryptocurrency now commands a market cap of approximately $555 billion, compared to Bitcoin’s $2.4 trillion, underscoring the growing importance of Ethereum in the digital asset landscape [1].

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[1] The Block - [https://www.theblock.co/post/366657/shell-dnp-ethereum-hits-new-all-time-high-price-as-eth-crosses-4900-for-the-first-time-ever](https://www.theblock.co/post/366657/shell-dnp-ethereum-hits-new-all-time-high-price-as-eth-crosses-4900-for-the-first-time-ever)

[2] CoinDesk - [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/22/ethereum-surges-to-new-all-time-high-amid-likely-september-rate-cut](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/22/ethereum-surges-to-new-all-time-high-amid-likely-september-rate-cut)

[3] Yahoo Finance - [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-hits-time-high-price-213405633.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-hits-time-high-price-213405633.html)

[4] Jack Dorsey Interview - [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jack-dorsey-says-theres-only-123727966.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jack-dorsey-says-theres-only-123727966.html)

[5] Mitrade Insights - [https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1053086-20250820](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1053086-20250820)

[6] CoinGecko - [https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum/btc](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum/btc)