Ethereum sentiment has shifted aggressively bullish in the wake of institutional purchases, skyrocketing ETF inflows, and increasing global liquidity. A new $380 million whale accumulation and increasing analyst conviction on an $8,000 price tag are propelling upside momentum.
Whale Accumulation Signals Institutional Confidence
A new wallet purchased more than 100,000 ETH worth around $380 million from Galaxy Digital. Such a gigantic purchase at this point in time indicates that the buyer is an institutional investor making a long-term investment in Ethereum’s future.
Other whales are jumping in on the buying frenzy. One address purchased over 32,000 ETH and maintains over 138,000 ETH worth over $500 million. Such massive inflows decrease circulating supply and demonstrate increasing demand from whales with deep pockets.
Spot Ethereum ETFs See 16-Day Inflow Streak
Spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States recorded $453 million of net inflows on July 25, the 16th straight day of inflows. Combined inflows since launch amount to over $9.3 billion.
Ethereum-based ETFs have surpassed their Bitcoin-based counterparts, with ETH-tracked funds having registered $2.39 billion in inflows during the week while Bitcoin ETFs recorded only $827 million. The inflows are indicative of increasing investor interest in ETH as institutionally backed funds increasingly gain popularity.
$8,000 Target Finds Support from Analysts and Leaders
TedPillows, one of the top analysts, correlated the price of Ethereum with the worldwide M2 money supply at its historical high of $95.6 trillion. He considers ETH undervalued and must be trading above $8,000.
Public support for this forecast was voiced by Eric Trump, citing increasing liquidity and institutional investment. Some have placed ETH’s next price as high as $13,000 under consistent inflow conditions and ETF development.
Staking Exodus Shifts Market Supply
Unstaking activity has increased, with over 693,000 ETH (equivalent to around $2.6 billion) awaiting withdrawal. Validator exit durations now average over 11 days. It’s because of businesses moving their ETH into more liquid financial arrangements or restaking schemes.
In spite of the short-term supply on hand swelling, Ethereum prices have continued strong. Strong constant demand from whales as well as ETFs has maintained ETH at a price of around $3,800.
Ethereum Outlook Points Toward Continued Growth
The future of Ethereum only brightens further by virtue of whale demand confidence, continued ETF demand, and liquid macro environment. Institutional buyers and analysts are wagering on further increases in price in the range of $8,000 to $13,000 if things go as they are going.
