The move reflects rising institutional appetite for yield-generating crypto exposure, according to SOL Strategies.

Cathie Wood's ARK partners with SOL Strategies for staking services

Interactive Brokers joins a number of traditional finance institutions who are 
considering entering the stablecoin space, including JPMorgan Chase and 
Citigroup.

Crypto on deck? Interactive Brokers explores stablecoin launch

Consensys has integrated Aave’s lending protocol into Metamask, enabling users 
to earn yield on stablecoins directly within the wallet. Aave Powers New 
MetaMask Stablecoin Yield Feature Consensys has selected decentralized finance 
(DeFi) protocol Aave to power its new “Stablecoin Earn” feature within the 
Metamask wallet. The integration allows users to earn yield on USDC, USDT, […]

Consensys Taps DeFi Giant Aave for Metamask Stablecoin Yield

Ethereum (ETH) is once again at the center of investor attention, pulling in a 
staggering $1.59 billion in inflows over the past week. This marks the second- 
largest weekly inflow in Ethereum’s history, amid growing optimism that U.S. 
regulators will soon approve a spot Ethereum ETF. Overall, digital asset 
investment products attracted $1.9 billion, marking 15 consecutive weeks of 
positive flows. Related Reading: Asia’s Bitcoin Giant Metaplanet Adds 780 BTC 
In Massive Crypto Bet This surge in capital has pushed Ethereum’s price up 62% 
this month to $3,900, positioning it just below the critical $4,000 breakout 
level. Ethereum price trends to the upside on the daily chart, following a 
multi month downtrend. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETPs 
faced $175 million in outflows, signaling a capital rotation from BTC to ETH 
and other altcoins. Analysts point to the passage of the Genius and Clarity 
Acts in the U.S. as key drivers of this trend, enhancing regulatory clarity 
for altcoin investment vehicles. BlackRock and SharpLink Boost Ethereum 
Exposure Institutional investors are doubling down. BlackRock’s iShares 
Ethereum ETF (ETHA) surged past $10 billion in AUM, becoming the third- 
fastest-growing ETF globally, while the firm raised its ETH holdings to $10.47 
billion, with 100% of its crypto exposure now allocated to Ethereum. 
Simultaneously, Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming purchased 77,210 ETH worth 
approximately $295 million, raising its total ETH treasury to over 438,000 
ETH. This single purchase surpassed the network’s entire 30-day ETH issuance, 
underscoring the aggressive accumulation trend among institutions. Technical 
Indicators and Risks Remain Ethereum’s rally is further supported by bullish 
technical signals. A “golden cross” pattern emerged, and the MACD shows strong 
upward momentum, despite an overbought RSI reading of 82.07, a level often 
associated with potential price pullbacks. Related Reading: TRON Sees $1B USDT 
Mint: Liquidity Wave Incoming? Solana and XRP also saw inflows of $311 million 
and $189 million, respectively, while Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash experienced 
minor outflows. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s on-chain activity surged 288%, 
reinforcing confidence in the network’s role as the leading smart contract and 
DeFi platform. As regulatory momentum builds and ETF approval appears within 
reach, Ethereum’s dominance in institutional portfolios signals a pivotal 
moment for altcoin adoption—though short-term volatility remains a factor to 
watch. Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview

Ethereum Soars on $1.9B Inflows and ETF Optimism as BlackRock and SharpLink Double Down

The SEC delayed decisions on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF and Grayscale’s 
Solana Trust, extending review periods as the US Congress moves with crypto 
regulation.

Trump’s Truth Social Bitcoin ETF among multiple crypto funds delayed by SEC

Bakkt&#8217;s public offering could boost institutional Bitcoin adoption, 
influencing market dynamics and potentially increasing crypto legitimacy.
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