Ethereum Soars 40%, Nears Record $4,800 High on ETF Flows

• Ethereum surges 40% in one month, driven by robust institutional inflows and DeFi expansion.

Ethereum is experiencing significant price momentum, nearing its all-time high of approximately $4,878 after recording a 40% gain over the past month. On August 16, 2025, Cryptopolitan reported that this substantial rally is fueled by strong institutional demand. The surge has marked record capital inflow into Ether-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including a $2.9 billion inflow into U.S.-listed ETFs over a single week.

Ethereum's current price hovers around $4,418.23, reflecting a minor 24-hour decline but maintaining a 6% increase over the past week. Institutional investment remains a pivotal driver, with total inflows into U.S. Ethereum ETFs reaching approximately $3.7 billion across eight consecutive days of net positive activity.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is also contributing to Ethereum’s growth. The total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum-based DeFi protocols is approaching $95 billion, nearing its late-2021 peak. Liquid staking and lending protocols have particularly benefited from the recent influx, adding liquidity across the ecosystem. Despite broader DeFi market fluctuations, Ethereum-based TVL remains a focal point of recent investor interest.

Ethereum’s resurgence aligns with broader macroeconomic trends and regulatory clarity. Institutional treasuries continue to integrate Ethereum into their portfolios, signaling growing confidence in ETH as a mature investment asset. This adoption, combined with significant ETF inflows, underlines the expanding role Ethereum plays within traditional finance and decentralized applications. Corporate adoption has further bolstered ETH’s outlook, reflecting broader market optimism.

As of August 16, 2025, at 15:12 UTC, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,405.01, with a 1.96% 24-hour decline in price, according to CoinMarketCap. Its 24-hour trading volume reached $43.57 billion. Ethereum has recorded a 4.66% increase in the past week and remains the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, accounting for 13.38% of the digital currency market.