Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has caught the attention of market commentators, who predict a run to $4,000 based on improving fundamentals.
| Cryptocurrency | Ticker | Price | Market Cap | 7-Day Trend |
| Ethereum | (CRYPTO: ETH) | $2,465.52 | $297.6 billion | +8.9% |
| Bitcoin | (CRYPTO: BTC) | $107,376.15 | $2.13 trillion | +5.6% |
| XRP | (CRYPTO: XRP) | $2.19 | $129.2 billion | +9% |
Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez flagged $2,200 as Ethereum's most crucial support level, warning that failure to hold this zone could see ETH dropping to around $1,160.
Crypto trader cyclop describes Ethereum's current setup as the best long opportunity in years.
His bullish case rests on robust technicals, positive fundamentals, and institutional tailwinds.
Notably, ETH short positions recently hit an all-time high, a historical indicator that often precedes major price rallies.
He predicts $4,000 for Ethereum this summer.
Market indecision at present, often a precursor to big moves, coincides with Ethereum's recent Pectra network upgrade, which enhances transaction speeds, wallet security, smart wallet features, and staking capabilities—fueling demand and investor interest.
Institutional involvement is accelerating as companies accumulate ETH and banks begin staking, reinforcing Ethereum's growing credibility and demand.
On-chain data highlights ETH's dominance in key metrics such as transaction volume, bridged net flows, and stablecoin supply changes.
Statistics: Crypto trader Ted Pillows noted that Ethereum's daily transactions recently reached 1.45 million—the highest since 2021.
IntoTheBlock data shows Ethereum's large transaction volume and daily active addresses dropped 11.5% and 2.4% respectively in a single day.
However, transactions greater than $100,000 expanded from 2,255 to 2,969. Currently, 57% ETH holders are in profit.
Community News: In May, Rex Shares and Osprey Funds submitted paperwork with the SEC to launch staked Solana and Ethereum ETFs. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas indicated these filings appear to be progressing smoothly, calling it the start of a “Crypto ETF summer.”
SharpLink Gaming recently closed a $425 million private placement to purchase Ethereum, becoming an Ether treasury company. CEO Joe Lubin credits Michael Saylor's influence for inspiring the firm's ETH investment strategy:
"Bitcoin has had first mover advantage as decentralized digital gold.
Ethereum represents the next generation of the internet, the next evolution of protocols," said Lubin.
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