While Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary and aims to surpass $4,000 after a 56% monthly gain, institutional players now hold a combined strategic reserve worth over $10 billion. Recent aggressive acquisitions by firms like Bitmine Technologies, SharpLink Gaming, and The Ether Machine pushed corporate holdings to 2.73 million ETH. On its 10th birthday, Ethereum trades around $3,865, aiming for a potential breakout. 

Strategic ETH Reserves Climb as Ether Machine Ranks Third 

In the ongoing race for ETH accumulation, companies like SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Technologies are expanding their holdings aggressively, now owning over 1 million ETH combined. The Ether Reserve, a subsidiary of The Ether Machine, recently acquired 15,000 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation and becoming the third-largest ETH treasury holder. 

The Ether Machine purchased 15,000 ETH on July 30 at an average price of $3,809.97 per token, totaling approximately $56.9 million. This acquisition raised the company’s committed ETH holdings to 334,757. The company also disclosed that it holds up to $407 million in reserve for future Ethereum purchases. Commenting on the development, The Ether Machine stated: 

“We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Ethereum’s 10th birthday than by deepening our commitment to Ether. We’re just getting started. Our goal is to accumulate ETH long-term, grow it with compounding yield, and support it—not only as a financial asset but also as the backbone of a new internet economy.” 

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin marked the 10th anniversary by emphasizing the network’s resilience and uptime: 

“Ethereum has proven itself to be the definition of antifragile, with zero downtime since the genesis block in 2015. It continues to evolve as a trusted layer of trust for our rapidly growing digital world.” 

BlackRock-Led Ether ETFs See Massive Inflows 

As seen in the chart above, institutional ETH accumulation continues to rise. Spot Ether ETFs are approaching 6 million ETH in total assets, with BlackRock’s ETHA alone holding more than 3 million ETH and managing over $11 billion in assets. 

Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of BlackRock’s ETH share offering, the spot Ether ETF market is expected to grow. Analysts predict ETF shares could launch by late 2025 or early 2026. This development may drive further institutional inflows and accelerate the race for ETH reserves. 

Additionally, ETH has gained around 56% over the past month and is currently trading at $3,865. Bulls are targeting a break above the $4,000 level, which could set the stage for a move toward all-time highs.

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The company acquired 60,582 ETH in the past five days alone, spending approximately $180 million. In the last 24 hours, it added another 16,374 ETH, boosting its investment by $50 million. The ETH stash was built at an average price of $2,667. 

SharpLink’s total ETH position now reflects an unrealized profit of $81.8 million. This move is widely seen as an Ethereum-focused strategy similar to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin (BTC) playbook. 

OTC Deals and Growing Institutional Demand for Ethereum 

Last week, SharpLink attracted attention by closing a 10,000 ETH deal directly with the Ethereum Foundation. These over-the-counter (OTC) transactions helped avoid market volatility. 

On-chain data from EmberCN confirms the total ETH holdings, while investors are increasingly turning to SBET shares. The stock has surged 60% in the past month and 275% since the start of the year, signaling growing institutional interest. 

Meanwhile, other firms like GameSquare have started building their own ETH reserves in response to this bold move. 

Ethereum ETFs Break Records as Price Surges Past $3,000 

Ethereum’s price has climbed 18% over the past week, breaking above the $3,000 mark. Daily trading volume rose 43% to $25 billion, showing strong market momentum. 

Institutional interest became even more evident with $900 million inflows into Ethereum ETFs last week — the strongest weekly inflow since their mid-2024 launch. 

Eric Jackson, founder of EMJ Capital, stated that staking-enabled ETH ETFs are expected before October 2025. He emphasized this could make Ethereum the first yield-generating crypto ETF in U.S. history. Analysts predict $10,000 ETH is a likely outcome if expectations hold. 

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As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock has clearly shown interest in Ethereum. Since May 9, 2025, the company has purchased 269,000 ETH, totaling $673.4 million. This acquisition was made while reducing Bitcoin ETF holdings, signaling a strategic shift toward Ethereum. 

In April 2025, BlackRock executives met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss ETH staking and tokenization, laying the groundwork for institutional interest. The substantial ETH purchases following these meetings reflect the company’s confidence in Ethereum’s regulatory position and future utility. Given BlackRock’s previous role in Bitcoin’s price rally, the probability of a similar surge in Ethereum has strengthened. 

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum 

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has solidified its leadership in the spot Ethereum ETF market with the latest figures. Since its inception, ETHA has surpassed $5 billion in cumulative net inflows, achieving the longest streak of uninterrupted inflows in 2025. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 alone, it recorded $163.6 million in net inflows, significantly contributing to the total for all spot Ethereum ETFs and even surpassing Bitcoin ETF inflows. 

ETHA’s assets under management (AUM) reached $4.23 billion and it holds approximately 1.55 million ETH. Its stock price surged above $21 after gaining more than 50% over the last two months, reflecting institutional investors’ strong confidence in Ethereum. This marks the highest price level since February. 

 ETF Store President Nate Geraci noted: 

“18 straight days of inflows into spot ETH ETFs… Nearly $250 million today. And still no staking or in-kind creation/redemption. Very early.” 

So far this week, BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust has contributed over $250 million in inflows. Consequently, the ETHA stock price surged to $21. Over the past two months since “Trump Liberation Day,” the stock has risen over 50%, making ETHA a clear favorite among investors. 

Ethereum Network Developments and Market Dynamics 

The Ethereum network has shown strong recovery recently. In May 2025, the total number of transactions reached 42 million — the highest since May 2021. Daily active addresses exceeded 440,000. Monthly transaction fee revenue rose to $42.5 million, nearly double compared to April. 

Decentralized exchange (DEX) volume rose to $70.5 billion, indicating renewed activity in the ecosystem. Ethereum’s stablecoin supply reached an all-time high of $125 billion. These data highlight increased network usage and expanding economic activity, marking an end to ETH’s price stagnation. 

Rising demand and the token burn mechanism are shrinking supply, potentially adding upward pressure on prices in coming quarters. On the other hand, the ETH/BTC ratio is trading around 0.03 — its lowest level in six years. Historically, such levels have coincided with trend reversals. According to analysts, the weekly RSI reaching extremely low levels also signals a strong potential for Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin.

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