August 12, 2025 $ETH reached a new peak — $4321, according to TradingView data. This is the highest level since December 2021. At the time of writing this publication, the price is trying to hold in the $4300 range.
- Daily increase: +1.5%
- Weekly dynamics: +15.27%
This growth continues the momentum that began on August 9, when $ETH it first broke the $4000 barrier for the first time in eight months.
Analysts point to several key factors:
- Active inflow of funds into spot Ethereum ETFs
- Expectations for staking approval in these ETFs
- Increasing use of ETH as a treasury asset among corporations
In the pair with BTC, Ethereum is also showing positive dynamics, although the multi-year high has not been updated. This may indicate potential for further growth — $ETH remains somewhat undervalued compared to Bitcoin. In the global ranking for this indicator, Ethereum has risen to 24th place.
Ethereum's market capitalization has surpassed giants
At the market peak, ETH surpassed companies like Costco and Bank of America, and its market value temporarily exceeded the capitalization of Netflix and Mastercard.
The next potential trigger for growth could be the official approval of staking in Ethereum ETFs. Currently, the American regulator is reviewing the relevant applications, but a decision has not yet been made.
