TLDR
- Ethereum hit a fresh all-time high of $4,950 before pulling back to mid-$4,600s
- U.S. spot ETH ETFs have attracted over $13 billion in cumulative inflows with $455 million added on August 26
- BlackRock’s ETHA fund leads with $16.6 billion in assets under management
- The Pectra network upgrade in May introduced smart account features for better usability
- Layer-2 solutions now hold nearly $44 billion in total value secured
Ethereum has reached a new all-time high of $4,950 before settling in the mid-$4,600 range. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency continues to benefit from strong institutional demand and network improvements.
The recent price surge comes as ETF adoption accelerates across traditional markets. U.S. spot ETH ETFs have drawn over $13 billion in total inflows since their launch.
On August 26, these funds saw $455 million in new investment, marking their fourth consecutive day of gains. This sustained institutional interest provides structural support for Ethereum’s price.
BlackRock’s ETHA fund stands out as the clear market leader. The fund now manages $16.6 billion in assets, demonstrating strong investor confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects.
Network Development Drives Growth
The Pectra upgrade launched in May has improved Ethereum’s user experience. This update introduced smart account features that make the network more accessible to everyday users.
Layer-2 solutions continue expanding rapidly across the Ethereum ecosystem. These scaling solutions now secure nearly $44 billion in total value.
The growth in Layer-2 adoption reduces transaction costs for users. Lower fees make Ethereum more practical for various applications and use cases.
BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized fund holds nearly $2.9 billion on Ethereum. The fund has been integrated as collateral across major platforms, showing deeper institutional on-chain usage.
Tokenized assets represent a growing trend in traditional finance. Real-world assets moving on-chain fuel broader ecosystem adoption and network activity.
Ethereum Price Prediction 2025
Tom Lee from Fundstrat Capital forecasts Ethereum could reach $5,500 within the next few weeks. He expects the cryptocurrency to hit $16,000 this cycle.
CME Ether futures trading has hit record volumes in recent sessions. This increased activity shows Ethereum’s growing importance in traditional financial markets.
Higher derivatives trading brings more institutional players into the market. These participants often provide additional liquidity and price stability.
Current technical analysis shows solid support around $4,600 for Ethereum. Deeper demand levels exist around $4,300 if selling pressure increases.
Resistance remains near the $4,880 to $4,950 range where the recent high occurred. A break above $5,000 could trigger another wave of buying interest.
Standard Chartered projects Ethereum could reach $7,500 by the end of 2025. VanEck research suggests longer-term potential between $11,800 and $22,000 by 2030.
These forecasts depend on continued ETF flows and network adoption. Growing use in tokenization and decentralized finance supports these higher price targets.
Ether futures trading at the CME reached record volumes on August 26, with institutional participation continuing to expand across traditional markets.
