Ethereum is on fire. August closed with record-breaking on-chain activity as decentralized exchange (DEX) volume soared to $135B, transactions hit 48M, and active addresses climbed to 15M. Total value locked (TVL) also smashed through the $240B mark, according to Ethereum sets on-chain activity records In August, DEX volume hit $135B, while transactions reached 48M and active addresses hit 15M. Also, @ethereum TVL has crossed $240B. Over the last months, $ETH rose on ETF inflows despite low on-chain activity, but that’s finally changed. pic.twitter.com/biLtejY9Gz — CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) August 29, 2025 For months, Ethereum’s price had been buoyed by ETF inflows despite lukewarm on-chain metrics. Now, the network is finally catching up to its valuation with user activity and capital pouring in. Institutional ETH Purchases Hit New Highs Big players are moving in. Corporate treasuries added a total of 247,033 ETH this past week alone, per [CoinGecko]. Institutional ETH Purchases A total of 247,033 $ETH was added to corporate treasuries over the past week. Here's the roundup: pic.twitter.com/zxz6cl7mEP — CoinGecko (@coingecko) August 29, 2025 The buying spree follows Ethereum’s rally to an all-time high of $4,946.05 on August 24. BitMine Leads with Massive ETH Buy BitMine topped the charts, scooping up 190,500 ETH as prices peaked. The purchase pushed its total holdings to 1.7M ETH, valued at roughly $7.7B. That’s more than double the second-largest corporate holder. The company’s aggressive buying signals long-term conviction even at elevated prices. SharpLink Expands Treasury with $252M Purchase Next up, SharpLink added 56,533 ETH at an average price of $4,462, spending $252.2M in a single move. The firm’s treasury now holds 797,704 ETH worth about $3.6B, cementing its position among Ethereum’s biggest institutional backers. ETHZilla Discloses $451M ETH Position ETHZilla joined the wave, revealing ownership of 102,237 ETH valued at $451.5M. Alongside the disclosure, the firm launched a $250M stock buyback program effective immediately. The plan runs through June 30, 2025, or until the full allocation is used up—whichever comes first. Ethereum Network Momentum Builds The record-breaking month signals a shift for Ethereum. For much of 2024, rising prices were driven by ETF demand rather than organic network activity. That trend seems to be reversing as August numbers show both price strength and real on-chain growth. With DEX volumes surging, addresses multiplying, and institutional wallets filling up, Ethereum appears to be entering a new phase of adoption. Data Snapshot DEX Volume (August): $135B Transactions: 48M Active Addresses: 15M TVL: $240B+ BitMine Holdings: 1.7M ETH ($7.7B) SharpLink Holdings: 797,704 ETH ($3.6B) ETHZilla Holdings: 102,237 ETH ($451.5M) If institutional inflows continue and on-chain metrics stay hot, Ethereum could maintain its momentum into Q4. The convergence of price action, user growth, and corporate adoption makes the case for sustained bullish sentiment. Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services. Follow us on Twitter @nulltxnews to stay updated with the latest Crypto, NFT, AI, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, and Metaverse news !
