Ethereum derivatives reach $107B in trading volume, surpassing Bitcoin, driven by ETF inflows and DeFi resurgence.
Spot ETH ETFs witness 16 consecutive days of net inflows, indicating rising institutional confidence.
Regulatory support and protocol upgrades contribute to Ethereum's strong long-term bullish outlook.
In the last 24 hours, Ethereum derivatives trading volume exceeds $107 billion, a 25% daily surge, reflecting institutional interest.
Bitcoin derivatives volume during the same period stands at $78 billion, while Ethereum's price rises over 3.50% to reach $2,775.
Sustained inflows into U.S.-based spot ETH ETFs accumulate over $890 million amidst the rally.
Analysts suggest staking-enabled ETH ETFs could drive significant growth if approved this year.
Ethereum's leading role in DeFi and NFTs fuels market activities with DeFi TVL at $118.8 billion, up from $89.97 billion in April.
OpenSea reports highest monthly active user count since 2023, enhancing Ethereum's usage and on-chain volume.
Regulatory support from SEC officials regarding self-custody rights enhances Ethereum's credibility in DeFi applications.
Ethereum's recent Pectra upgrade improves scalability and reduces gas fees, boosting confidence in the network.
Analysts project bullish momentum for Ethereum with possible price ranges of $5,500 to $6,700 by year-end, and $10,000 to $20,000 by the end of the decade.
However, regulatory delays related to ETF decisions could introduce volatility, according to Kronos Research Analyst.