Ethereum price surged 5% to reach highs of $2,680, propelled by SharpLink Gaming's announcement to buy $425 million worth of ETH for its treasury strategy.
The price increase led to Ethereum's daily volume spiking to $23 billion, marking an 81% surge, while Ethereum outpaced Solana in terms of projected growth for 2025.
SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed company, plans to raise $425 million by offering 69,100,313 shares at $6.15 per share to invest in Ethereum as its primary treasury asset.
Leading venture capital firms and ecosystem players have also joined the initiative, including Consensys, Pantera Capital, ParaFi Capital, and Galaxy Digital, among others.