<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ethereum has experienced an 80% surge since April, driven by institutional activity.BlackRock's purchase of 269,000 ETH indicates a potential supply crunch and positive outlook.Institutional interest in ETH was fueled by meetings with the SEC and strategic pivots.BlackRock's purchases continued even as they reduced Bitcoin ETF holdings.Ethereum's network activity has rebounded significantly, with total transactions hitting 42 million in May.Daily active Ethereum addresses surpassed 440,000 and monthly fee revenue doubled.Ethereum's stablecoin supply hit an all-time high, signaling increased network utilization.Increased demand and potential supply tightening could lead to upward price pressure for ETH.The ETH/BTC ratio is at a six-year low, a level historically associated with reversals.SharpLink Gaming's $1 billion Ethereum investment and the ETH/BTC ratio suggest bullish sentiment.Analysts predict Ethereum may reach $6,000–$6,500 by the end of the year, potentially hitting $9,000 by early 2026.The setup mirrors the parabolic altcoin phase of 2017, with Ethereum likely leading the trend.