Ethereum Hits New Yearly High Amid ETF Inflows and Growing Institutional Interest

Ethereum’s price has posted a strong outing in July, culminating in a 2025 high amid growing interest from top industry participants. In fact, the second-largest crypto asset by valuation outpaced Bitcoin over the past week, with the latest data showing high ETH accumulation activities by several firms.

Ethereum Rally Gains Momentum as Market Share and Open Interest Surge

The ETH price rose to a new yearly peak of $3,848 in the early hours of Monday after rallying nearly 61% on a monthly scale. Adding to this one-month climb, Ether also rose over 24% in the past week, outstripping Bitcoin during that period. The last time Ethereum touched such a price level was in December 2024.

Despite its strong action, the crypto asset remains far from hitting its highest recorded price mark. At the time of writing, Ether is exchanging hands around $3,670, which is 24% below its all-time high (ATH) of $4,878 achieved during the 2021 bull market. In contrast, Bitcoin has beaten its 2021 ATH record of $68,742 by 79%, reaching a fresh peak of $123,091 on Jul 14, 2025. 

Still, the Ether market share has jumped from 9.7% to 11.6%. On the other hand, Bitcoin dropped by 4% during the same period, indicating that capital is rotating from BTC into ETH.

Ether’s open interest has also hit new levels of over $50 billion, as new traders open futures and options positions. For context, open interest refers to the total number of active bets on an asset’s price that traders have yet to settle.

Ethereum ETFs Surge and Corporate Adoption Fuel Bullish Momentum

Ethereum’s impressive market trend follows the increased investments in Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by American investors. In response, Ethereum investment vehicles have scooped up more Ethereum, thus triggering an ETH price rally. 

As per data from SoSoValue, Spot Ether ETFs recorded an investment inflow of $726.24 million on July 16, the highest since the products went mainstream last year. While its BTC counterparts recorded a strong market start, Ethereum ETFs faced a rather slow movement. However, things appear to have taken a positive turn for the products, with investors showing significant interest recently.

Another key driver of the ETH price rally is the recently signed GENIUS Act, which provides regulatory clarity regarding stablecoin issuance. With the Ethereum platform hosting several popular stablecoins like Tether USDT and Circle’s USDC, experts acknowledge the recent bill as a catalyst for the Ether rally. Besides, Circle’s recent initial public offering drew massive attention, further adding to the stablecoin buzz.

Top firms are also adopting the corporate BTC trend employed by companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy by aggressively purchasing Ether. 

Here are some of the top ETH treasuries according to IntoTheBlock:

• BitMine Immersion Tech: 300.66K ETH, valued at over $1.09 billion.
• SharpLink Gaming: 280.61K ETH, totaling $1.02 billion.
• Bit Digitak: 120.31K ETH, which amounts to $433.62 million.
• BTCS Inc.: 55.79K ETH, pegged at $200.81 million.

This trend is on the rise. Publicly listed firm Dynamix (DYNX) recently disclosed intentions to form a merger with an internet-native startup, Ether Machine. The new company outlined an ambitious plan to become the MicroStrategy of ETH by accumulating over 400,000 ETH, worth about $1.6 billion.

Corporate digital asset treasuries purchase crypto coins, believing their value will rally and generate gains for investors.

Ether Eyes Breakout as Altcoin Season Gains Momentum

Following Ether’s recent strides, crypto commentator Ali Martinez predicts the asset to hit $10,000, assuming it breaks above the $4,000 mark. Another market expert, Gert Van Lagen, also made a similar prediction based on the Elliott Wave Theory.

Over the past 3 years, Ethereum has faced rejection between $3,600 and $3,900. For Ali’s forecast to hold, the coin has to hold steadily above this immediate resistance zone.

Experts are confident in the asset charting northward trajectories, pointing to what many believe to be the start of a new altcoin season. Latest data shows that the altcoin season index has climbed to 59 for the first time since December of last year. As per analysts, the recent ETH inflows, market share growth, and increased institutional interest serve as a solid fundamental for a price climb. For now, crypto participants are watching closely as the market unfolds.