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Story: Ethereum Smashes $3,600 as Short Liquidations and ETF Inflows Signal Breakout Momentum

By MikeT

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Ethereum's bullish run intensified heading into the weekend as the second-largest cryptocurrency surged above $3,600, marking a weekly gain of more than 20%.

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According to Derive.xyz, an onchain options analytics platform, aggressive option positioning around the $4,000 strike suggests that traders are betting big on further upside…

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“BTC is participating, but this rally belongs to ETH,” said Dawson. “The technical setup, option flows, and short squeeze dynamics point to a structural repositioning in…

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Short Liquidations Ignite Bullish Momentum

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The rapid rally was catalyzed by short liquidations, which accelerated as ETH broke through key resistance zones.

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Meanwhile, Derive data indicates 8% of all open interest on their platform for the July 25 expiry is now concentrated at the $4,000 strike.

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ETF Inflows and Regulatory Clarity Boost Sentiment

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Wall Street’s interest in Ethereum remained high as institutional inflows into crypto funds continued to soar.

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This trend highlights Ethereum’s increasing appeal to institutional investors, particularly in light of regulatory progress in the U.S.

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The total crypto market cap also reached $4 trillion for the first time, underlining a surge in overall investor confidence.

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Market Conditions: Optimistic, But Not Euphoric

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Valentin Fournier, lead research analyst at BRN, noted that market sentiment is elevated but has not yet entered euphoric territory.

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“Despite the sharp gains, we expect institutional flows and legislative clarity to support continued upward momentum,” said Fournier.

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He cautioned, however, that signs of market overheating are emerging, and new highs may invite profit-taking, particularly among altcoins.

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While Ethereum stole the spotlight, Bitcoin traded just below $120,000, consolidating after a strong multi-week rally.

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