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Story: Ethereum Climbs Above $4,300 as Traders Await Key US Inflation Data

By Pankaj K

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Rate Cuts Hopes Boost Market. Last week, the US economy showed signs of trouble. Data from the ISM Services PMI pointed to…

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ETF Outflows Spark Midweek Jitters. Despite the strong finish, Ethereum faced a scare earlier in the week.

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Analysts Stay Bullish. Some experts remain optimistic despite the volatility.

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All Eyes on CPI Data. The next big test comes this Tuesday, when the US releases its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report…

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Fed Comments Could Move Markets. In addition to the data, speeches from Fed officials could impact sentiment.

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Market Outlook. As of Monday morning, market tracker FedWatch showed an 88.4% chance of a 0.

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Ethereum has crossed the $4,300 mark, showing strength even after a turbulent week for crypto markets.

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Last week, the US economy showed signs of trouble. Data from the ISM Services PMI pointed to slower growth in the services sector, along with rising prices and falling jobs.

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The Federal Reserve is under pressure from the Trump administration to lower interest rates.

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On the weekend, Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman fueled optimism when she openly said that three cuts were “necessary” to prevent further economic slowdown.

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Despite the strong finish, Ethereum faced a scare earlier in the week. BlackRock, the largest player in the US spot ETF market, withdrew large amounts from both its Bitcoin and…

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On Monday, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) saw $292 million in outflows, while its Ethereum ETF (ETHA) lost $375 million—about 3% of its holdings.

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However, the selling stopped after two days, and Ethereum recovered faster than Bitcoin. A key reason was strategic buying by US-listed companies.

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Some experts remain optimistic despite the volatility. Tom Lee, a well-known Wall Street strategist, called buying Ethereum “the most important trade of the next 10 years.

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The market also got a boost from President Trump’s new executive orders. These policies aim to protect crypto-friendly banks and allow cryptocurrency investments in US retirement…

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