Ethereum hit 20.24M weekly transactions, led by Layer 2 activity.
Daily ETH usage nears 2021 peak with no gas spikes or meme hype.
ETH saw $96.3M inflows as Arbitrum lost $37.9M in 24 hours.
Ethereum just experienced its greatest weekly transaction volume in history, thanks to a significant increase in Layer 2 usage. From June 16 to June 22, 2025, the network processed 20.24 million transactions across all tiers.
This rise represents a clear and consistent upward trend across Ethereum and its scaling ecosystem. Actual usage is driving growth, not speculation or higher costs, demonstrating that demand is based on function. Capital continues to flood in, reinforcing Ethereum's position as the foundation of on-chain settlement.
Layer 2 Volume Fuels Record Weekly Spike
Ethereum’s mainnet contributed 2.01 million transactions, while Layer 2 networks executed a staggering 18.14 million during the same week. In a post by Ted Pillows, this marked the highest combined transaction total across the entire historical dataset.
This spike signals the accelerating adoption of scaling infrastructure as gas-efficient rollups continue absorbing high-frequency activity. Growth has remained consistent since mid-2023, with Layer 2 usage overtaking Ethereum’s base layer by volume.
Transaction bars show visible upward momentum through 2024 into early 2025, where weekly Layer 2 surges pushed totals to new highs. The most recent week displayed a distinct yellow peak, highlighting how Layer 2 demand now leads engagement.
Daily Transaction Counts Near 2021 Peak
Ethereum’s base layer is gaining momentum again, with daily transaction totals nearing the 2021 record. A chart shared by Merlijn The Trader shows the network pushing close to 1.5 million transactions per day.
https://twitter.com/MerlijnTrader/status/1941391599579046336
From 2022 to 2024, daily activity ranged between 750,000 and 1.2 million as the network cooled off. That trend has now reversed, with consistent growth in user activity despite no rise in gas fees.
This climbs back to peak levels-absent meme hype or price mania, shows real network strength and sustained on-chain demand. Ethereum is reasserting its role in settlement flow while running leaner and more efficiently.
Ethereum Dominates Capital Inflows as Arbitrum Bleeds
In parallel, Ethereum has led capital inflows over the last 24 hours, pulling in $96.3 million across tracked platforms. According to crypto. news, Optimism ranked second with $9.59 million, while Zircut, Sei, and Base followed with smaller gains.
However, Arbitrum posted a sharp outflow of $37.9 million, the largest negative swing among all listed chains. Flare, Avalanche, and Unichain also recorded double-digit outflows, showing capital flight from certain ecosystems. These movements reinforce Ethereum’s position as a liquidity anchor while Layer 2 networks continue optimizing scalability without fragmenting demand.
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