Ethereum surges back with force, surpassing $3.000, driven by institutional inflows

Ethereum has surpassed $3.000 for the first time in five months, fueled by record ETF inflows, institutional buying, and regulatory developments.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has crossed the barrier of $3.000, marking its highest level in five months and consolidating an upward trend that has captured the attention of institutional investors, technical analysts, and listed companies.

This surge in the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency on the market, representing a 9% daily increase and a 16% weekly increase, is attributed to a combination of factors, including record inflows into ETFs, strategic purchases by companies like SharpLink Gaming, a more favorable regulatory environment in the United States, and, of course, the rally driven by Bitcoin, the market's dominant cryptocurrency. 

For analysts, Ethereum's price above $3.000 not only reflects the renewed appetite for digital assets, but also a legitimizing narrative that grows stronger with every institutional move. Ethereum, as the leading platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications, is once again positioning itself as a strategic asset in the portfolios of large asset managers and investors.

Record flows into Ethereum ETFs, driven by BlackRock

One of the most notable catalysts for ETH's recent surge has been the performance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the cryptocurrency. The BlackRock-managed iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) saw net inflows of $300,9 million in a single day, surpassing its historical average and leading a total of $383,1 million in flows into ETH ETFs in the United States.

This trend is not isolated. According to Bloomberg data, daily ETHA trading volume has exceeded $800 million in recent days, quadrupling its usual average. The trend has remained positive for more than eight consecutive weeks, with more than 61.000 ETH accumulated during that period.

The tokenization narrative has also gained traction, especially amid the debate over the approval of the GENIUS bill on stablecoins, which has already been passed in the US Senate and is awaiting final approval this week. If it advances in the House, during the call Cryptocurrency Week, which begins this Monday, July 14, this regulatory framework could accelerate the development of Ethereum-backed digital assets, strengthening its role as financial infrastructure.

SharpLink Gaming strengthens corporate demand for ETH

Institutional adoption isn't limited to ETFs. Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) announced the purchase of 10.000 ETH directly from the Ethereum Foundation, valued at $25,7 million. This acquisition brings its holdings to over 215.000 ETH, valued at approximately $558 million, positioning it as the second-largest corporate holder of Ether.

These types of movements reflect a treasury strategy that goes beyond speculation. Companies like GameSquare and BTCS have also followed a similar path, accumulating ETH as a strategic reserve and source of income via stakingInstitutional accumulation has reduced the circulating supply, generating upward pressure on the price.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin publicly praised SharpLink's initiative, highlighting its contribution to supply decentralization and strengthening the ecosystem.

Furthermore, other initiatives such as Bit Digital, which shifted its Bitcoin reserves to Ethereum, dedicating its resources to accumulating this second cryptocurrency as a strategic asset, reinforce ETH's current position in the institutional world.

Ethereum challenges key resistance levels as institutional interest grows

From a technical perspective, Ethereum has broken through a key resistance between $2.650 and $2.750, paving the way toward the $3.300 zone, where historical trading volume is low and the likelihood of an accelerated move is high. Several analysts have noted that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains above 60, indicating sustained buying pressure, while ETH is trading above its 50-, 100-, and 200-day moving averages.

However, the digital asset is still 38% below its all-time high of $4.878 reached in November 2021. Consolidation around $3.000 could establish new support, provided institutional momentum continues and there are no pullbacks due to excessive leverage.

Analysts have identified a critical 72-hour window to confirm the start of a potential “altseason,” in which Ethereum would lead the performance against Bitcoin. Open interest in ETH futures has reached 41.000 million, its highest level since early June, reinforcing the institutional positioning thesis.

Ethereum as a strategic asset in 2025

Ethereum's surpassing $3.000 is not just a technical milestone, but a sign of maturity in the crypto ecosystem. The convergence of institutional flows, corporate accumulation, and regulatory advances suggests that ETH is consolidating its role as a strategic asset in the new financial paradigm.

If this trend continues, Ethereum could not only regain its all-time high but also open up new opportunities for investment, innovation, and adoption. For investors, the message is clear: Ethereum is back on the radar of the majors, and its development deserves continued attention.