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Crypto market participants have recorded massive institutional inflows flowing into ETH-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Crypto market participants have recorded massive institutional inflows rolling into ETH-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

With Ethereum ETH 1 845 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $222.72 B Vol. 24h: $14.22 B now trading around $2,600 after gaining 5.20% in the past 24 hours, analyst Ali Martinez is increasingly bullish on the altcoin’s next leg up, predicting levels between $3,200 and $4,000 in the coming weeks.

The next key resistance area for #Ethereum $ETH is $3,100, while major support is $2,233, based on the pricing bands.

After a strong rally from the lows of $1,752, #Ethereum is testing the 2.618 Fib Level at $2,631, which could act as immediate resistance.

The Fibonacci extension levels from the bottom at $1,752 to the local top are :

1.618 Fib Level: $2,295 (now broken).

2.618 Fib Level: $2,631, acting as immediate resistance.

3.618 Level: $2,967.

4.236 Level: $3,174, within reach if bullish momentum continues.

ETH 1D Chart with RSI and Fib levels | Source: TradingView

Institutions Pour into Ethereum

Recent ETF outflows present a clear picture of quickly increasing institutional interest in Ethereum exposure.

On Tuesday alone, $13.5 million flowed into Ethereum ETFs. Among them, Grayscale’s mini-Ether ETF took the lead with $7.4 million, and VanEck’s ETHV and Franklin’s EZET closely followed with $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

In a sign of deepening institutional conviction, asset management giant BlackRock filed an amendment for its spot Ethereum ETF, proposing an in-kind creation and redemption model. If approved, it will allow institutions to directly swap ETH for ETF shares.

This move could significantly boost liquidity and capital inflow into Ethereum markets.

Perhaps the strongest signal of institutional strength came from Abraxas Capital, which borrowed USDT and scooped up 242,652 ETH (worth $561 million) over the past week.

Is A Mega Rally Coming?

The RSI on the 1D chart has reached 76, indicating overbought conditions, which could lead to a short-term cooling of the bullish momentum. However, historically, Ethereum has continued to rally further in such scenarios when institutional demand is at this level.

As we move into the second quarter of 2025, it’s clear that a broad-based crypto bull market is in full swing, with Bitcoin and other major coins setting multi-year highs.

Recently, we’ve also seen a strong focus from institutional investors on gaining exposure to the crypto market through various avenues, such as ETFs, trusts, and capital injections into crypto firms.

This institutional involvement is poised to escalate further in the latter half of 2025, promising an interesting and potentially lucrative journey for those navigating the crypto landscape.