Ethereum skyrockets 35% in a month! How did ETH hit an all-time high of $4,935.52?

Ethereum all-time high price 2025: Ethereum just had a weekend to remember. On Sunday, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency soared to a new all-time high of $4,935.52, capping off a month-long rally of more than 35%, as per a report.

Institutional Inflows Fuel Ethereum's Latest Surge to Hit All-Time High of $4,935.52

The latest bullish momentum has come due to increased institutional inflows, new milestones, and the broader renewed investor optimism, as reported by The Street.

A big part of the momentum is coming from spot ETFs, exchange-traded funds, that hold Ethereum directly, as per the report. According to SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs brought in $337.6 million in net inflows on August 22 alone, reported The Street. Since launching, it has attracted more than $12.4 billion in total inflows, which shows growing interest from large financial institutions, according to the report.


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Ethereum ETFs Now Hold 5.2% of Total Market Cap

In total, these Ethereum ETFs now amount to $30.5 billion in assets, which is about 5.2% of Ethereum’s total market cap, as reported by The Street. BlackRock and Fidelity are leading the inflows with their funds, ETHA and FETH, which signals that some of the biggest names in finance are getting more comfortable with crypto, according to The Street report.

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Fastest to $500 Billion: Ethereum Beats Bitcoin and Apple

According to Milk Road Research Hub, Ethereum just became the fastest major asset in history to reach a $500 billion market cap, as it got there in just 5.8 years, as per the report. For comparison, Bitcoin took 12 years, and Apple needed 35 years, according to The Street report.

This kind of growth is a powerful sign that shows that crypto is the fastest-growing asset class in history, as per The Street report.

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$18 Million in ETH Liquidations in Just One Hour

Big moves like this tend to shake up the market. CoinGlass reported that nearly $18 million in Ethereum trading positions were liquidated in just one hour, which was more than any other major cryptocurrency during that period, according to the report.

Analyst's Prediction Gains Attention as ETH Hits Trend Targets

Previously this year, Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen had projected that Ethereum was "returning home" to its long-term growth curve, and now his Comments have gained fresh traction as the asset's breakout supports historical trend models, as per The Street report.

FAQs

Who are the biggest players in Ethereum ETFs?
BlackRock and Fidelity are leading the way with their funds, ETHA and FETH.

Why is Ethereum suddenly rising so fast?
Institutional investments through ETFs have poured in, boosting confidence and pushing prices higher, as per The Street report.