Ether ignites the market with a 9% increase in 7 days... and it's not over
In less than seven days, the price of ether has risen by approximately 9% to reach $4,716, then $4,920 on Friday, August 23, its highest level observed since 2021
The second half of August 2025 marks a major turning point for ether.
While bitcoin remains in a waiting zone, its main alternative is progressing rapidly, surpassing both technical and psychological thresholds. This surge is not the result of a mere passing euphoria but is based on solid foundations: increasing commitment from institutional investors, specialized financial products, and the valuation of the technological complexity of the Ethereum network.
A historic surge and institutional signals
In the span of a week, ether has seen its price rise by nearly 9%, first reaching $4,716, before peaking at $4,920 on Friday, August 23, marking its highest level in four years. The next day, the altcoin crossed a symbolic milestone by hitting $4,945.60, which exceeds its previous all-time high from 2021. This progression reflects a reorientation of investment flows in the crypto asset market.
While bitcoin has remained stable between $117,000 and $112,000, ether has benefited from a capital transfer, visible in on-chain data, indicating a shift of large holders towards the latter. Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Giottus.com, emphasizes that a close above $4,600 could serve as a trigger for a progression towards $5,200 to $5,500.
This view is shared by Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, who also mentions targets between $4,600 and $5,200 for ether, noting that the recent breakthrough beyond $4,300 reflects strong demand in the ecosystem and could signal a new bullish phase for altcoins.