Ethereum News Today: Institutional Capital Floods Ethereum, Igniting a New Bull Run

Ethereum led a $3.75 billion surge in crypto investment inflows last week, with Ether (ETH) accounting for 77% of the total, driven largely by strong demand for spot Ethereum ETFs. According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw one of the largest weekly gains in history, pushing total assets under management (AuM) to a new record of $244 billion [5]. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), the largest spot Ethereum ETF, received over $2.3 billion of the inflows, contributing to a record $11 billion in year-to-date inflows for ETH-focused funds [5]. This momentum highlights a shift in investor interest from Bitcoin to Ethereum, with Bitcoin ETFs attracting just $522 million in new capital during the same period [5].

The inflows were supported by record institutional demand, with US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs recording nearly 649,000 ETH in net inflows for the week, the highest on record [1]. These inflows, led by ETHA, reflect strong institutional confidence in Ethereum’s growth trajectory and are expected to continue fueling upward price pressure. On-chain activity also surged, with Ethereum experiencing record daily transaction volumes of 1.74 million on August 5, driven by stablecoin transfers, decentralized finance (DeFi), and layer 2 solutions [3].

Ethereum’s price action followed a bullish trend, with the asset hitting a four-year high weekly close at $4,475 on August 13 [3]. This surge was supported by a breakout above the $4,000 resistance level, which had been in place since 2021 [3]. The price consolidation between $3,900 and $4,400 has created a liquidity battle, with analysts noting that a retest near $3,900 could help flush out weaker hands and set the stage for a stronger recovery toward $4,500 and potential new highs [1].

In addition to Ethereum, other altcoins saw strong inflows, with Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) attracting $176.5 million and $125.9 million, respectively [4]. This reflects growing institutional appetite for diversified crypto exposure. Meanwhile, XRP and Solana have become top altcoin picks for institutional investors, with combined inflows surpassing $300 million in the latest week [5]. Year-to-date, these two tokens have seen over $2 billion in net inflows [5].

The trading volume for spot crypto ETFs also reached historic levels, with ETH ETFs alone generating $17 billion in weekly trading volume, a record [4]. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted this as a significant milestone for the sector, noting that Ether ETFs have played a key role in driving the volume spike. The performance of Ethereum ETFs has also reshaped the crypto market landscape, with ETH now being positioned as a potential leader in the next wave of digital asset adoption [2].

Corporate treasuries are also playing a growing role in supporting Ethereum’s demand. As of August 18, 69 entities hold $17.3 billion in ETH, representing 3.4% of the total supply [3]. These corporate holdings, combined with ETF inflows, have created a structural bullish setup for Ethereum. Analysts suggest that continued accumulation by institutional investors and treasuries could set the stage for a price rally beyond $8,000, assuming broader market conditions remain favorable [1].

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