In a market that hadn't seen any major shocks for weeks, Ethereum (ETH) once again took center stage this Wednesday after a rumor spread like wildfire on Reddit forums and Telegram channels: an Ethereum ETF could be approved in Europe before the end of July. The mere echo of this possibility immediately ignited retail traders and large investors who have been betting for months that Ethereum would repeat the performance Bitcoin achieved in the US at the beginning of the year.

In less than six hours, ETH jumped from $3,420 to nearly $3,650, breaking resistance levels that until yesterday seemed immovable. Amid "ETH to the Moon" memes, frenetic tweets, and green graphics, the rumor mill once again brought an old question to the table: Is 2025 the year Ethereum cements its status as an institutional asset on par with Bitcoin?

The rumors aren't new, but this time they gained traction thanks to leaks from Bloomberg Europe analysts, who claim that two fund managers based in Frankfurt and Amsterdam have passed the initial regulatory criteria to launch an Ethereum spot ETF, allowing banks and pension funds to invest directly in ETH without the friction of cryptocurrency custody.

This move would be a milestone for Ethereum, which already dominates the DeFi ecosystem, NFTs, and much of the smart contract infrastructure on blockchain. While the US SEC continues to postpone decisions on an ETH ETF, the European Securities and Markets Commission is reportedly more open to experimenting with a financial instrument that inspires confidence in traditional institutions.

In numbers, the immediate rally caused more than $800 million in short positions to be liquidated on exchanges like Binance and Bybit, triggering a cascade of forced buying that further boosted the price. Analysts at CoinDesk and CryptoQuant agree: if the news is confirmed, ETH could surpass $4,000 in a matter of days, something not seen since early 2022.

Meanwhile, the crypto community is debating scenarios: Is this just a "sell the news"? What impact will it have on Ethereum's scalability and transition to its Ethereum 2.0 roadmap, where the network is expected to become even more efficient and attractive to validators?

There are plenty of critics who warn that there are still no official documents or exact date. In fact, similar episodes occurred in 2021 and 2023, which ended up being mere trial balloons to gauge the market's reaction. But this time, the leak comes from reputable sources, and some insiders claim the news will be made official at the upcoming fintech summit in Brussels at the end of the month.

Topic Opinion:

I see every step toward ETF approval as a legitimizing step for blockchain technology in the eyes of the traditional financial system. Ethereum, beyond price, is the backbone of thousands of DeFi projects, NFTs, and smart contracts. Its institutional adoption is a matter of time—the key is to regulate well, educate better, and not get caught up in rumors that sometimes deflate just as quickly.

My advice: don't make hasty decisions just because Twitter says "to the Moon." Do your research, assess risks, and understand that Ethereum is not just a token, but a network that transforms entire industries. The price may fluctuate, but the technology remains.

💬 Do you think Europe will definitively approve an Ethereum spot ETF this year? Will ETH break the $4,000 barrier again soon? Are we ready for a new wave of institutional adoption, or is the infrastructure still lacking?

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