Ethereum Skyrockets 20% In 24 Hours: What Is Driving The Surge?
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has surged 20% in the past 24 hours to trade at $2,343, extending a two-week rally that has pushed the asset up 32%.
The move, however, still leaves it 52% below its all-time high of $4,878.26, recorded on November 10, 2021.
But according to industry experts, this rebound reflects more than just a technical bounce—it points to renewed conviction in Ethereum’s long-term structural role in the blockchain ecosystem.
What Experts Are Saying: Speaking with Benzinga, Steve Milton, Co-Founder and CEO of crypto infrastructure firm Fintopio, notes that the latest rally underscores Ethereum’s internal strength, independent of major institutional flows.
“Ethereum’s latest rally, despite relatively modest ETF inflows, highlights how much strength still comes from within the crypto ecosystem itself,” he said.
According to Milton, while many expected traditional finance to drive price action through the recent Ethereum ETF approvals, it was crypto-native capital that led the charge.
“This move appears to be driven more by crypto-native capital than traditional institutional flows,” Milton added. “It reinforces the idea that Ethereum is increasingly seen as foundational infrastructure, not just a speculative asset.”
He emphasized that Ethereum’s expanding role across decentralized finance (DeFi), Layer-2 scaling solutions, and smart contract platforms is now being reflected in investor behavior. “Narratives, whether negative or overly bullish, can often cloud real value. But strong fundamentals tend to come through over time, and Ethereum’s continued relevance shows …
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