Catenaa, Friday, August 15, 2025-Ethereum is closing in on its all-time high of $4,878 as institutional inflows, regulatory clarity and renewed corporate adoption fuel a rally in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. ETH traded at $4,724 Wednesday, up nearly 5% in 24 hours, reports said.
Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds have posted unprecedented demand, including a $1 billion single-day inflow.
Policy changes, such as new U.S. rules opening 401(k) plans to alternative assets and the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework, are creating what analysts call a clearer runway for institutional participation.
Standard Chartered on Wednesday raised its year-end ETH price target to $7,500 from $4,000, citing accelerating adoption. Some industry executives, including RAAC founder Kevin Rusher, predict a near-term move to $6,000 as companies diversify treasuries beyond bitcoin.
Analysts note that 97% of ETH holders are in profit, raising the likelihood of profit-taking near record levels. However, CoinShares’ Luke Nolan said broader sentiment shifts, a short squeeze after May’s Pectra upgrade, and Ethereum’s dominant role in stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets have added momentum.
Offchain Labs’ Ira Auerbach described the current environment as “policy, product and pipes lining up,” helping bring innovation back onshore. Market watchers say whether ETH breaks into uncharted territory will hinge on sustained inflows and overall market resilience.
