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Ethereum has risen by 50% since the beginning of July 2025, climbing from $2525 to $3810 over nine consecutive days. This technical breakout features a "golden cross" in the futures markets, with analysts predicting a range of $4000 to $4500 in the short term and $20000 by the end of the year. These gains reflect the strengthening position of the Ethereum ecosystem in the cryptocurrency space and the innovation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).Institutional AdoptionTraditional finance continues to adopt Ethereum with a flow of $3.27 billion into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since May 2025. Corporate treasuries now hold 570,000 Ether (ETH) while JPMorgan has made a significant move on the blockchain by executing a $120 million repurchase deal using government-backed crypto bonds on the Ethereum network. Additionally, Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and the planned $1.5 billion fund from Ether Machine underscore growing institutional confidence.NFT RenaissanceThe non-fungible token (NFT) sector has seen a sharp increase in volume by 300% over the week, with Ethereum-based projects accounting for more than half of the weekly volume of $140 million. A large purchase of 45 CryptoPunks indicates a rise in floor prices to $175,000, reflecting a restoration of market confidence despite an 18% drop that occurred in 2024.Market SentimentOpen interest in Ethereum has risen from $19 billion to $25 billion as capital shifts from Bitcoin. Binance Square shows a positive sentiment of 91.5% with 56,090 recent searches highlighting retail investor interest. Yat Siu from Animoca Brands believes that the cultural significance of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could drive Ethereum to new all-time highs as technical indicators and fundamental factors point to continued momentum.#BTCvsETH #ETHBreaks3700 #StrategyBTCPurchase #BinanceHODLerERA #AltcoinBreakout $ETH $BTC $XRP