News Highlight: Small public companies are rapidly accumulating ETH as an inflation hedge. Corporate treasuries now hold nearly 966,000 ETH (~$3.5 B) — up from under 116,000 ETH at end‑of‑2024. Benefits include staking yields and expanding DeFi usage, though volatility and regulation remain risks.
Market Sentiment: ETH gained 2.1–2.6% recently, trading in the $3,600–3,700 range amid optimism around a possible Fed rate cut.
Macro Outlook: Analysts see Ethereum as a key driver in a rising “altcoin season,” with ETF flows and institutional interest underpinning positive momentum.
