Ethereum Transaction Volume Hits 4-Year High With 9.1% Daily Gain

Ethereum's transaction volume reached a significant milestone on June 18, 2025, with 1.38 million transactions processed, marking a four-year high. This surge in activity, coupled with restricted liquidity and substantial ETF inflows, indicates robust network demand and a bullish market sentiment. The transaction volume saw a 9.1% daily increase and a 23% year-over-year gain, highlighting Ethereum's consistent performance compared to competitors like Base, which recorded 11.26 million transactions but lacked Ethereum's stability.

Ethereum's dominance in decentralized finance and smart contracts remains unmatched, with a 0.9% monthly transaction growth reflecting sustained user engagement. Chains like Taiko Alethia and Arbitrum One show volatility but trail Ethereum’s proven infrastructure. Ethereum's high-throughput performance and durable user engagement are evident in its transaction count nearing 1.6 million, driven by developer interest and dApp interaction.

In June 2025, Ethereum Spot ETF net inflows surged to 150K, aligning with a price rally past $3.8K. This mirrors December 2024’s peak of 200K inflows, when Ethereum hit a yearly high of $3.8k. The strategic objective of these ETFs is to provide institutional exposure to Ethereum’s native asset, with custody managed by regulated entities. Such shifts are prompting firms to recalibrate strategies, as ETF flows strongly correlate with price movements. March 2025 saw outflows of -120K, triggering a price drop to $1.8K, while June’s inflows indicate renewed institutional confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value.

Ethereum is currently trading around $2,475, with key support at $2,380–$2,460 and resistance at $2,820–$2,940. Dense liquidity zones cap upside momentum, with $2,480 as the volume profile’s point of control. Breakouts above $2,800 require aggressive momentum due to fragmented liquidity. Other market indicators suggest a different trend for newer chains, with Unichain and OP Mainnet showing modest daily growth. Ethereum’s stability and liquidity depth continue to set it apart, making it the benchmark for institutional-grade activity.