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Story: Ethereum Gains Institutional Momentum as $3K Target Becomes Likely

By Pankaj K

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ETH Overtakes BTC in Perpetual Futures Volume. According to recent data shared by OKX Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai, Ethereum now accounts…

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Why Institutions Are Turning to Ethereum. There are several reasons why institutional investors are favoring Ethereum:

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BTC Still Popular Among Long-Term Holders. Despite Ethereum’s rising dominance, Bitcoin remains a favorite among long-term holders (LTHs).

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ETH to $3,000? Macro Conditions and Sentiment Align. While macroeconomic risks persist—such as inflation uncertainty, global tensions, and political…

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Stablecoin Surge Adds More Fuel. The broader crypto market is also seeing a surge in stablecoin inflows, especially on the Tron…

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AI Agents and the Future of Crypto Infrastructure. Beyond market prices, another major theme gaining attention is the emergence of AI agents.

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Conclusion: Ethereum in the Spotlight. As Ethereum continues to attract institutional interest and gain dominance in the derivatives…

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Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of renewed strength in June 2025, as institutional buying continues to drive trading volumes higher.

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According to recent data shared by OKX Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai, Ethereum now accounts for 45.2% of the perpetual futures trading volume on the platform.

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This observation is also supported by data from Deribit, another major derivatives exchange, which shows similar activity patterns among institutional traders.

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ETH is trading around $2,770 at the start of the Asia trading day on June 12, reflecting an 11% increase over the past month.

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Bridge Between DeFi and TradFi: Ethereum's position as a gateway between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi) is a key factor.

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Perceived Structural Growth: Analysts believe Ethereum has a more sustainable growth structure compared to Bitcoin.

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ETF and Regulatory Optimism: Ongoing discussions around Ethereum spot ETFs, combined with increasing regulatory clarity in the U.S.

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Glassnode noted this behavior is “atypical for late-stage bull markets,” where profit-taking usually leads to declining supply.

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