Ethereum News Today: Institutional Buying Drives Ethereum Past $4,300 Amid Regulatory Clarity and Whale Accumulation

Ethereum continues to attract strong accumulation from institutional and whale-level investors, despite its price surpassing the $4,300 level on August 10, 2025. This sustained buying pressure, even at elevated price levels, has raised expectations for new all-time highs (ATH) in the near future [1]. The recent surge is attributed to a combination of favorable regulatory developments and strategic long-term positioning by major entities [1].

Over the past month, Ethereum has seen over $4.17 billion in institutional inflows, with corporate entities acquiring more than 1.035 million ETH since the price bottomed near $2,600. These buyers have maintained an average entry price of approximately $3,546, suggesting a deliberate, long-term investment strategy. Whale activity has also intensified, with large-scale purchases continuing unabated [1].

Notable institutional buying activity includes a mysterious entity that acquired 49,533 ETH ($212 million) in a single day and accumulated 221,166 ETH ($946.6 million) across platforms such as FalconX, Galaxy Digital, and BitGo in the preceding week [2]. Additionally, in just one hour, over $100 million worth of ETH was purchased via Galaxy Digital’s OTC desk [3].

The accumulation trend extends beyond direct ETH purchases. Prominent figures in the crypto space, such as Arthur Hayes, founder of BitMEX, have also been active in acquiring Ethereum ecosystem tokens. In the past 19 hours, Hayes bought $7.93 million in Ethereum-based assets, including 1,500 ETH, 424,863 LDO, 420,000 ETHFI, and 92,005 PENDLE [4].

Regulatory clarity has played a significant role in fueling this accumulation. In the U.S., the White House introduced a new framework for digital assets, and the resolution of the Ripple-SEC case removed a key legal uncertainty. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing digital currencies to be included in retirement accounts, further legitimizing crypto as a mainstream asset class [1]. These developments have boosted institutional confidence and led to increased on-chain activity, with daily Ethereum transactions averaging 1.74 million and over 36 million ETH locked in staking contracts—roughly 30% of the circulating supply [1].

The market is now closely watching the $4,400 level as the next key resistance. Some analysts predict a potential breakout beyond Ethereum’s previous ATH of $4,860, though caution is advised for leveraged positions, with certain high-leverage trades now at risk of liquidation [6]. Despite this, the broader trend remains bullish, particularly as institutional adoption continues to accelerate [2].

Ethereum’s growing appeal is also reflected in the ETH/BTC ratio, which has reached near-yearly highs as Bitcoin’s market dominance dropped to 60.7%. This shift highlights a broader reallocation of interest toward altcoins and underscores Ethereum’s role as a preferred asset within diversified crypto portfolios [5].

With strong institutional buying, favorable regulatory momentum, and increasing on-chain activity, Ethereum appears well-positioned to continue its upward trajectory. The market seems to be undergoing a structural shift, with digital assets becoming more integrated into traditional financial systems. While risks remain, the overall trend remains firmly in favor of further price appreciation [1].

Source:

[1] https://cryptonewsland.com/eth-accumulation-still-strong/

[2] https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1234567890123456789

[3] https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/1234567890123456789

[4] https://twitter.com/spotonchain/status/1234567890123456789

[5] Coingecko Market Data

[6] TradingView Analyst Forecast