Ethereum emerged from a year of stagnation, with its price near $3800, up 13% year-to-date in July 2025. The ecosystem’s momentum has grown thanks to stablecoins and tokenization, attracting institutional interest. Whales increased their holdings, and layer-2 solutions are expanding, with companies like JP Morgan and Robinhood building with Ethereum technology.

Institutions view layer-2 networks differently, with customizability as a plus. Protocol changes improving Ethereum’s scalability and throughput are expected to position the network for future growth. Ethereum is increasingly being adopted by companies for treasury management, with a shift towards staking for yield generation and integration into DeFi and stablecoin ecosystems.

Companies like SharpLink Gaming, BitMine, and BitDigital have shifted their treasury strategies to include ETH. SharpLink Gaming’s stock price surged after announcing its ETH treasury strategy. This reflects a growing institutional re-rating of Ethereum, not just as infrastructure but as a balance-sheet-worthy asset and a bet on the future of on-chain finance. 1. The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations. Unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.9%. Job growth was seen in leisure, hospitality, education, and professional services sectors.

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