Ethereum News Today: ETH Holds Near $1,861 as ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin

Last Updated: July 25, 2026

Ethereum traded near $1,861 on July 25, 2026, one of the few majors holding gains today as broader crypto and equity markets pulled back on fresh Trump tariffs and Iran-linked geopolitical tension. ETH’s resilience is being underpinned by a third consecutive week of spot ETF inflows, which have now outpaced every other crypto ETF category.

Key Takeaways

• ETH trades at $1,861.15, up 0.05% on the day and up 1.17% over the past week — modestly outperforming Bitcoin
• Ethereum ETFs brought in $103.9 million for the week ending July 24, a third straight week of inflows and the strongest among all spot crypto ETFs
• Bitcoin ETFs saw comparatively weak demand this week, with inflows slowing to $33.79 million
• Broader market pulled back on new Trump tariffs (10-12.5% on 60 nations) and Iran-linked military tension pushing oil toward $88.60
• Bitmine continues accumulating toward its 5% of total ETH supply target

Market Overview

Metric	Value
ETH Price	$1,861.15
1h Change	+0.20%
24h Change	+0.05%
7d Change	+1.17%
Market Cap	$224.6B
24h Volume	$6.76B

Ethereum Price Today: Analysis

Ethereum’s ability to stay green while Bitcoin and most of the market slipped is notable. The divergence traces mainly to ETF flows: institutional demand for ETH exposure has now outpaced Bitcoin for three straight weeks, a reversal from the pattern earlier in the year. Bitmine’s continued accumulation toward its 5% ETH-supply target adds a second source of steady structural demand.

Support and Resistance

Level	Price
Resistance 2	$1,932
Resistance 1	$1,900
Current Price	$1,861
Support 1	$1,820
Support 2	$1,750

Why Is Ethereum Outperforming Today?

The clearest driver is ETF flow divergence — $103.9 million into ETH funds this week versus a sharply slowed $33.79 million into Bitcoin funds, with two BTC sessions posting net outflows totaling $465 million. That relative strength is happening despite the same macro headwinds hitting the wider market: new Trump tariffs on 60 countries and Iran-linked military tension driving oil and yields higher. Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs, by contrast, logged a second straight weekly outflow, down 18% in assets since July 10 — underscoring that institutional flows are being selective rather than broadly risk-off.

What This Means for the Days Ahead

If ETF inflows continue at this pace, ETH’s relative-strength trend against BTC could extend further, especially if the Iran-linked risk-off pressure fades. The CLARITY Act remains the key regulatory variable for the sector broadly — Senate Democrats, led by Warren’s committee staff, criticized the latest ethics-provision text on July 24, leaving passage odds hovering in the mid-30s on Polymarket ahead of the early-August recess deadline.

For broader market context, see crypto market today, Bitcoin news today, and today’s top crypto headlines. See how XRP and Dogecoin are trading through the same macro backdrop, and check Zcash news today and HBAR news today for how smaller-cap majors are faring. For the bigger picture on today’s pullback, see why is crypto down today and what makes Bitcoin’s price go up or down.