Ethereum News Today: Institutional Ethereum Holdings Hit $10.58 Billion as ETF Inflows Surge 53.3% Price Gain Fuels Optimism

Institutional demand for Ethereum has surged, with Ethereum institutional treasuries reaching a total value of $10.58 billion, representing 2.26% of the total supply of ETH [1]. This trend has been further supported by inflows into Ethereum ETFs, which saw $5.41 billion in net inflows in July 2025, surpassing the combined inflows of the previous 11 months. As of July 29, Ethereum ETFs held $21.61 billion in assets, equivalent to 4.75% of the total market cap of ETH [2]. These figures indicate a strong and growing institutional interest in Ethereum as an asset class.

Ethereum's price has risen sharply in recent weeks, surging 53.3% to $3,786 as of July 29, driven by the influx of institutional capital and increased adoption of Ethereum-based products and services. On-chain activity has also shown positive momentum, with mega-wallets purchasing over 1.13 million ETH in just two weeks, valued at approximately $4.18 billion, pushing their total holdings to an all-time high [3]. This accumulation reflects confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value and utility, particularly in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset (RWA) integration.

The surge in demand is not limited to direct holdings. Ethereum ETFs have continued to attract significant inflows, adding a further 1.6 million ETH to institutional portfolios over the past six weeks [4]. This trend reflects a broader reallocation of capital into digital assets, with Ethereum benefiting from its growing ecosystem and infrastructure. Analysts suggest that this influx of capital may lead to a potential breakout in Ethereum’s price, with some forecasting mid- to long-term targets ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 or more, contingent on continued institutional demand and token scarcity from staking and reduced exchange supply [4].

Market sentiment also supports a bullish outlook, with Myriad users placing the odds at 63.6% that Ethereum will hit a new all-time high above $4,891 by the end of 2025 [5]. Ethereum has already gained over 55% in the past month, fueled by surging spot ETF inflows and a new class of corporate buyers [6]. While some analysts caution that rapid price appreciation may introduce volatility, the overall trend remains upward, supported by strong fundamentals and increasing institutional adoption.

These developments are part of a larger narrative of Ethereum’s evolution from a conceptual white paper to a robust platform supporting stablecoins, DeFi, and RWA applications. As Ethereum continues to mature, its institutional adoption is expected to further strengthen, reinforcing its position as a core asset in the digital economy.

Source:

[1] Bitcoin (https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/institutional-demand-explodes-ethereum-sees-record-growth-how-much-eth-are-institutional-investors-holding/)

[2] Brave (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/ethereum-eth-price-prediction-ethereum-etf-redemptions-boost-liquidity-watching-for-breakout-above-4k)

[3] AMBCrypto (https://ambcrypto.com/will-ethereum-eth-hit-15k-on-the-price-charts/)

[4] Mitrade (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-994704-20250729)

[5] Decrypt (https://decrypt.co/332688/ethereum-price-all-time-high-this-year-odds-myriad)

[6] CoinCentral (https://coincentral.com/ethereum-news-serious-warning-for-the-crypto-market/)