Institutional inflows into Ethereum-based ETFs in Europe hit $85M in the past week, a 20% increase, according to CoinShares data. Professional traders note that consistent fund flows create a floor under ETH’s price, similar to defensive positioning in blue-chip stocks during uncertain equity markets. All signs point to Ethereum having plenty of vitality. Ethereum’s price launched at nearly $3 in August 2015, then sat around $1 for the rest of the year, hitting an all-time low of 45 cents in October 2015, according to CoinLore. Fast-forward to August 2025, Ethereum soared to a record high of nearly $4,954 after tumbling below $1,400 in April. Ethereum traded around $4,400 at the beginning of September. The ETH/BTC ratio has climbed to 0.058, signaling a relative strength shift toward Ethereum. For those investing in Ethereum, this technical shift often precedes strong performance cycles as capital rotates from Bitcoin into high-utility blockchain assets with broader smart contract adoption.