- Bitcoin lags behind Ethereum’s performance in July.
- $1 billion short risk above $4,000.
- Institutional demand for Ethereum ETFs rises.
Ethereum has crossed the $3,800 mark, demonstrating a key milestone in its price surge. Institutional interest—driven by ETFs—and a significant short squeeze are key drivers. Experts anticipate further growth towards the $4,000 benchmark.
Ethereum has surpassed the $3,800 mark on July 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market. This achievement comes amidst a backdrop of institutional interest and shifting market dynamics.
ETH’s breakthrough reflects both technical factors and increased investor optimism. Ethereum’s sustained volume and bullish momentum underscore its pivotal role in the crypto ecosystem, signaling confidence returns and potential price shifts.
The price surge past $3,800 comes after a period of relative stagnation, driven by rising institutional interest and increased activity on Layer 2 protocols. Vitalik Buterin has remained silent on this price breakout but continues to emphasize Ethereum’s protocol scalability.
Market commentator, Crypto Rover, highlights Ethereum’s reclaim of $3,800 as an indicator of bullish momentum. As major ETFs reallocate toward Ethereum, institutional interest grows.
Paul Howard anticipates further price advances, expecting ETH to cross crucial psychological barriers. He stated,
“ETFs have led the recent resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and Institutions have seen lackluster demand being underweight ETH relative to BTC. Arguably, the digital oil that powers so many L2s and transactions, ETH has a multitude of use cases. ETH’s price has been a laggard since the heady NFT days when it saw its last all-time highs (ATH). It is now realizing its position as one of the original OGs … This makes ETH institutionally appealing and both Institutional and Retail are likely now in a position where they will add more to their portfolios and my expectation is we cross the psychologically important $4K ceiling in the coming weeks.”
Short positions face liquidation risks above $4,000, with derivatives and trading communities closely watching the price movements. This rally mirrors past bullish patterns, prompting forecasts of a potential “flippening” scenario between Ethereum and Bitcoin.
The implications for DeFi sectors are considerable, as increased trading volumes and TVL growth bolster investor confidence. ETH continues to assert its place in both retail and institutional portfolios, anchoring its status as a fundamental asset.
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