<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ethereum broke above $2,800 for the first time since February, with a positive alignment of regulatory, market, and technological factors supporting ETH's surge.BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) saw significant inflows, indicating renewed institutional confidence in Ethereum.Ethereum's recent spike in value is attributed to regulatory optimism, as the SEC hinted at potential relief for DeFi projects.Ethereum governance tokens like Uniswap, Aave, and Sky also saw price increases in response to positive regulatory signals.Vitalik Buterin's support for a scalability upgrade to Ethereum's base layer signals long-term commitment to Ethereum's development.Ethereum's recent Pectra upgrade was successful and significant, reinforcing confidence in the platform.The influx of funds into U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs, totaling $3.5 billion in net inflows since July, indicates growing institutional interest.As Ethereum gains momentum and with regulatory and technical factors in its favor, investors are showing renewed interest in the cryptocurrency.