<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ethereum price is currently at $2,500 with uncertainty about its future trajectory.Crypto analyst Ash Crypto predicts Ethereum to reach $10,000 by 2025.Institutional buying, such as through BlackRock, indicates a positive trend for Ethereum.Institutions have already bought $240 million in ETH within minutes, suggesting increasing interest.The intention behind large institutional buys is to bet on Ethereum's future, expecting SEC approval for ETH staking.If SEC approves ETH staking, institutions can earn yield on investments, driving more adoption.Approval could lead to trillions of real-world assets moving to Ethereum, boosting usage and value.Ethereum's deflationary supply, due to fee burn mechanism, coupled with rising demand, can increase ETH value.Staking approval would enable institutions to earn passive income, further incentivizing them to hold ETH.The analyst highlights that 'smart money moves before the retail', indicating a strategic advantage for institutions.