Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin, DeFi, AI tokens, and meme coins with 46% gains in the past month.Institutional investors are shifting their focus to Ethereum due to its crucial role in DeFi, gaming, and smart contract innovation.Despite the significant monthly gains, Ethereum is still down 21.8% year-to-date, showcasing the volatility of the crypto market.Ethereum's recent surge emphasizes its leadership in the crypto space, surpassing other major sectors like Bitcoin and DeFi.