Ethereum Breaks $4,000 as Treasury and ETF Inflows Surge

2025-08-08 16:15

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Why did Ethereum surge past $4,000 recently?

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Ethereum hits an eight-week high, surpassing the $4,000 threshold.
Treasury accumulation and ETF inflows strengthen bullish momentum.

On August 8, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) skyrocketed past the $4,000 mark to an intraday high of $4,013.67, its highest level in eight weeks. This milestone, representing a dramatic 9% gain against Bitcoin since April 21, underscores shifting market dynamics and a growing investor focus on Ethereum.

Significant accumulation by Ethereum treasury firms helped drive the surge. Leading companies include Bitwise, which holds over 833,000 ETH; Joe Lubin's Consensys, holding nearly 522,000 ETH; and The Ether Fund, with a treasury of 345,000 ETH. This trend reflects a growing institutional interest in scaling Ethereum holdings, which mirrors Bitcoin's established treasury model.

In addition, a surge in network activity added to the bullish momentum, as the Ethereum blockchain recently achieved an all-time high of 1.71 million daily transactions, signaling escalating adoption and utilization. This uptick in transaction volume echoes the broader price rally and points to sustained demand for Ethereum's network resources and functionality.

Meanwhile, investment flows into U.S. Ethereum ETFs played a pivotal role in sustaining the rally. On August 8, Standard Chartered reported that Ethereum ETFs attracted nearly $5 billion in net inflows over the past month, significantly outpacing Bitcoin ETFs during the same period. Since their launch in May 2025, Ethereum ETFs have collectively garnered $9.4 billion, demonstrating strong investor appetite for ETH exposure.

Looking ahead, market analysts are optimistic about the potential for the SEC to approve staking features in Ethereum ETFs. Although this regulatory milestone has not yet materialized, speculation around its adoption has fueled heightened interest in Ethereum-centric financial products.

As of 16:09 UTC on August 8, Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $3,961.47. According to CoinMarketCap on August 8, its 24-hour trading volume was up by 3.13%.