Ethereum ETFs Shatter Records as Institutional Demand Fuels ETH Price Rally
Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have achieved a historic milestone, recording an unprecedented $726 million in net inflows on July 23, 2025. This marks the largest single-day accumulation since their inception, signaling a surge in institutional interest. The influx coincides with Ethereum's price rally to $3,500—a level not seen since January—reflecting a 23% weekly gain. Notably, BitMine Immersion, backed by Peter Thiel, has surpassed $1 billion in ETH holdings, further underscoring growing confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential. This development highlights the accelerating institutional adoption of ethereum and its strengthening position in the digital asset ecosystem.
Ethereum ETFs Shatter Daily Inflow Record Amid ETH Price Rally
Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds witnessed an unprecedented $726 million in net inflows on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day accumulation since their launch. This surge coincides with Ethereum's climb to $3,500—a price level unseen since January, representing a 23% weekly gain.
Institutional demand appears to be accelerating. BitMine Immersion, backed by Peter Thiel, crossed the $1 billion ETH holdings threshold this week after a $500 million purchase. Meanwhile, SharpLink Gaming diverted $225 million from a recent capital raise into Ethereum acquisitions. The nine ETH ETFs have now attracted $2.3 billion over nine consecutive days of inflows.
The rally reflects growing institutional conviction in Ethereum's long-term value proposition. With treasury strategies emerging and staking ambitions becoming more aggressive—BitMine aims to control 5% of all staked ETH—the network is demonstrating utility beyond speculative trading.
SharpLink Acquires 20,279 Ethereum, Surpassing Ethereum Foundation Holdings
SharpLink, an iGaming and sportsbook platform, has made a bold move in the cryptocurrency space by purchasing 20,279 ETH for approximately $68.38 million. This acquisition brings its total Ethereum holdings to 111,609 ETH, eclipsing the reserves of the Ethereum Foundation itself.
The company's aggressive accumulation strategy underscores a growing institutional trend of treating Ethereum as a treasury asset. SharpLink's July 13th purchase of 74,656 ETH through at-the-market equity sales previously established it as the largest corporate holder of Ethereum.
This latest transaction marks the third major Ethereum purchase by SharpLink in just eight days, following a $31.88 million acquisition earlier in the week. Such concentrated buying activity signals strong institutional confidence in Ethereum's long-term value proposition beyond its utility as a cryptocurrency.
Hamilton Lane Expands SCOPE Fund with Securitize and Wormhole Integration
Hamilton Lane, managing $956 billion in assets, is broadening its Senior Credit Opportunities Securitize Fund (SCOPE) through multichain integration with Securitize and Wormhole. The fund will now operate on Ethereum Mainnet and Optimism, featuring daily NAV pricing, instant subscriptions, and on-demand redemptions.
Wormhole serves as the exclusive multichain partner, enabling seamless interoperability for the sSCOPE token across ecosystems. "Institutional demand for multichain solutions is accelerating," noted Robinson Burkey of the Wormhole Foundation, emphasizing the secure, transparent capital access this provides.
The collaboration underscores growing institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure, with liquidity pooling and DeFi integration as key value propositions.
Ethereum's Historic Rally: Institutional Demand and Short Squeeze Fuel 70% Surge
Ethereum has staged a dramatic recovery, soaring over 70% since July 1 and adding $150 billion to its market capitalization. The rally marks one of the most aggressive short squeezes in crypto history, with forced liquidations accelerating as ETH breached key resistance levels. Analysts note that a further 10% climb could trigger an additional $1 billion in short liquidations.
Institutional players appear to have anticipated the move. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF has been accumulating ETH for 29 of the past 30 days, while World Liberty Financial—linked to former President Trump—made a $5 million purchase just before the rally gained momentum. The buying coincides with growing speculation about U.S. regulatory clarity for crypto assets, particularly with the $9 trillion retirement market potentially opening to digital assets.
Ethereum Surges Past $3,600 as Crypto Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion
Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,600 threshold, trading at $3,642 amid a broader crypto market rally that pushed total capitalization to a record $4 trillion. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market value has gained 9% in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly rise to 22% and monthly surge to 43%.
Institutional demand is driving the rebound, with U.S.-listed spot Ethereum ETFs attracting $1.7 billion in inflows this week alone—the highest since December 2024. Corporate treasury allocations to ETH are further bolstering the asset, reinforcing its status as a digital reserve currency.
Ethereum Surges Past $3,650 as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally
Ethereum reclaimed the $3,650 threshold, peaking at $3,669 amid a broader crypto market rebound. The rally marks ETH's highest level since early January, when it retreated from a $4,000 high.
Institutional interest appears to be driving momentum, with analysts comparing ETH to 'digital oil' for its foundational role in decentralized finance. The asset has gained 7.79% in 24 hours and 43.9% over the past month.
Traders celebrated the milestone on social media platforms. 'Woke up to $ETH at $3,600. What a time to be alive,' one market participant tweeted. Others predicted further upside, with bullish calls for $10,000 ETH during the current market cycle.
