Ethereum’s price extended its strong rebound on Friday, rising above $2,430 for the first time in nearly four months. This rally was supported by renewed institutional demand and notable movements of ETH by large holders on and off cryptocurrency exchanges.
Institutional flows and ETF inflows boost sentiment
ETH gained approximately 29% in the past week, reflecting a broader trend of recovery seen across the cryptocurrency market. Alongside Ethereum’s gains, Bitcoin briefly crossed $79,000 as investor appetite for digital assets improved.
US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant demand. According to market data provider SoSoValue, US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs attracted a net inflow of $220.77 million on August 20. This represented the highest single-day inflow for these products since October 28, 2025.
Combined inflows into these funds totaled $512.25 million over the past four sessions. Assets managed by US Ethereum ETFs increased to $13.58 billion, the highest amount since May 11. Cumulative net inflows in these products reached $11.97 billion as institutional participation showed continued strength.
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US spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $220.77 million of net inflows on August 20, marking their strongest daily result since late October and extending a four-day positive streak.
Earlier in the year, institutional demand for Ethereum weakened as price declines led to significant outflows from ETF portfolios. The recent turnaround has prompted renewed optimism within the sector.
Mini dictionary: SoSoValue, an analytics platform specializing in tracking ETF flows and on-chain data for major cryptocurrencies, provides detailed daily reports for institutional and retail investors.
Whale activity highlights mixed signals
On-chain activity shows a divided approach among major ETH holders, also known as whales. Blockchain analyst Lookonchain reported that wallet 0x2d59 withdrew 30,000 ETH, valued at $67.42 million, from Binance. Over the last three weeks, the same address has removed 120,000 ETH worth about $237.7 million from the platform.
Abraxas Capital, a London-based investment firm, withdrew 18,000 ETH worth $39.56 million, while a newly created address moved 6,704 ETH, approximately $14 million, out of Binance. Withdrawals of this scale are often seen as a signal of reduced short-term selling pressure, as coins move into private storage rather than remaining available for quick sale.
Simultaneously, some large investors took the opportunity to sell at higher prices. Lookonchain tracked a group called 7 Siblings selling 14,000 ETH for $32.85 million at an average price of $2,346. Another address converted 11,252 stETH and 1,824 ETH into 30.78 million USDT. In addition, a separate whale is reported to have realized $1.76 million in profit after selling 5,250 ETH.
Large exchange withdrawals by entities like wallet 0x2d59 and Abraxas Capital suggest that whales remain actively involved in Ethereum’s supply dynamics, even as profit-taking emerges around resistance levels.
With Ethereum approaching the key $2,500 resistance zone, inflows into ETFs and the steady removal of coins from exchanges point to enduring institutional interest. However, a simultaneous wave of profit realization among major holders introduces a note of caution as ETH faces critical price levels.
| Whale/Entity | Amount of ETH | USD Value | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| wallet 0x2d59 | 30,000 | $67.42 million | Withdraw from Binance |
| Abraxas Capital | 18,000 | $39.56 million | Withdraw from Binance |
| 7 Siblings | 14,000 | $32.85 million | Sold at $2,346 avg. |
| Other wallet (stETH + ETH) | 13,076 | $30.78 million | Converted to USDT |
