Ethereum Soars Past $3,400 as ETF Inflows Smash Records—Here’s Why It Matters

Ethereum just punched through $3,400—riding a tidal wave of institutional money flooding into crypto ETFs. Traders are scrambling. Skeptics are sweating. And Wall Street? Late as usual.

The ETF Effect: Fueling the Fire

Record-breaking inflows into Ethereum ETFs have turbocharged ETH's rally, proving once again that traditional finance can't ignore crypto—it just takes them a while to catch up. The $3,400 breakout marks a psychological tipping point, with bulls now eyeing the next resistance level.

Why This Rally Feels Different

This isn’t just retail FOMO. Institutional players are finally diving in, turning ETH into a macro asset. Funny how a few billion in ETF cash makes even the staunchest crypto critics suddenly 'see the potential.'

What’s Next? A Reality Check—Or More Gains?

Will profit-taking kick in? Maybe. But with ETF demand showing no signs of slowing, Ethereum might just laugh at the 'overbought' warnings. After all, since when has crypto cared about traditional metrics?

$3,434 ETFs. This surge represents the highest inflow since mid-January. BlackRock’s ETHA fund alone accounted for $499 million of this total, with eight out of nine ETFs reporting positive flows. With these entries, the total ETF inflow for July reached $2.27 billion. Experts assert that ETH is now positioned as a long-term institutional portfolio asset rather than a mere short-term trading instrument.

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Institutional Demand Fuels Ethereum’s Rise

According to SoSoValue data, total assets under management of spot ethereum ETFs have reached approximately 4% of the altcoin’s market value. Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, claims this ratio positions ETH prominently in institutional showcases. She also highlighted that a daily trading volume exceeding $2.5 billion supports upward price formations.

Nick Ruck, Director of LVRG Research, noted that public companies accelerate momentum by accumulating ETH as a treasury asset. Consensys-backed SharpLink Gaming now has a reserve of 280,706 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation. Moreover, the addition of 20,279 ETH on Wednesday indicates sustained demand. Ruck emphasized that limited supply growth is directing yield-seeking capital towards Ethereum, with the historic peak of $4,600 coming into sight.

Increased Activity in the Altcoin Market

Ethereum’s rally has spilled over into other major altcoins, with XRP rising by 5% to $3.05, Solana$173 climbing 5.16% to $170.96, and BNB increasing 3.44% to $710. During the same period, Bitcoin$118,524 saw a minimal increase of 0.71%, remaining at $118,395. TradingView data indicates that Bitcoin’s market dominance declined by 2.59 points weekly, reaching 62.72%.

Lucas reminded that historically, a decrease in Bitcoin’s market dominance signals an impending altcoin season. With the combination of ETH staking, institutional purchases, and supportive macroeconomic factors, market risk appetite is expected to increase further. Investors collectively believe that Ethereum could reach new record highs.

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