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Ethereum price prediction: 3 Signs ETH may rally to $4,800

source-logo  crypto.news 21 August 2025 14:08, UTC
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With Ethereum hovering above $4,200 and aiming for new highs, bulls are once again in control. ETF inflows, improved technicals, and shifting market dynamics suggest a further leg higher. Investors can expect a surge to $4,800 if the upside momentum sustains.

Let’s discuss the key factors why Ethereum ($ETH) can rally to $4,800 and possibly go to an all-time high as well, in this Ethereum price prediction.

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Current $ETH price scenario

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$ETH 1d chart, Source: crypto.news
  • At the moment, $ETH is trading at about $4,295. Bulls maintained the upward momentum above the $4,000–$4,150 support zone by printing the highest weekly closing since 2021 at almost $4,475.
  • Spot $ETH ETFs just recorded an 8-day inflow run ending on August 14 (almost $3.7 billion during the streak, and about $640 million on that day). Although there was a minor outflow on August 15, overall momentum is still positive.
  • Rotation of the market is beneficial: The strength of $ETH is driving the most recent altcoin leg, while Bitcoin’s dominance has decreased to about 59%.
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3 signs $ETH may rally to $4,800

Sign 1 — ETF demand is (still) a tailwind

Flows continue to be a major bull driver following the eight days of robust net inflows into U.S. spot $ETH ETFs. In addition, since spring, cumulative net inflows have increased into the tens of billions, demonstrating persistent institutional interest.

Sign 2 — Technicals favor a push toward $4,800

Holding above $4,450 retains attention on $4,700–$4,800, just shy of the last ATH (~$4,878). $ETH regained the $4,450–$4,550 supply region and ended the week at a 4-year high. The first support is between $4,000 and $4,150.

$ETH 1w chart, Source: Tradingview

Sign 3 — Breadth & relative strength are improving

Capital is shifting into majors as $BTC supremacy declines; $ETH leadership is evident in the $ETH/$BTC ratio reaching 2025 highs in tandem with ETF demand. That mix historically accompanies upside extensions in $ETH.

Ethereum short term price outlook

The path of least resistance is a break toward $4,700–$4,800 shortly if $4,450–$4,550 maintains as support and ETF net inflows resume following short outliers. This opinion would be weakened, and a deeper retest would be possible if the daily close dropped back below $4,150.

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