The total 3 index nears $1.16T target after reclaiming support.
Ethereum market value exceeds MasterCard, signaling strong investor adoption.
The crypto sector’s growth still significantly trails major U.S. corporate valuations.
The altcoin market is showing renewed strength after a decisive bounce from a key support level. Market analysts CryptoPulse report that the Total 3 index has reclaimed the $955 billion level, which recently shifted from resistance to support.
Valuation now stands near $1.03 trillion, with technical charts indicating an upward bias. The next target is the $1.16 trillion all-time high, first reached during the previous cycle peak.
Lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data could provide further macroeconomic tailwinds for altcoins.
Ethereum’s rise in market value has been another focal point. The asset has now surpassed MasterCard in valuation, reflecting growing adoption and capital inflows.
Recent data shows approximately $820 billion in new capital entering the crypto sector. This figure matches the total cryptocurrency market capitalization during the November 2022 bear market crash, underscoring the scale of the recovery.
Ethereum Surpasses MasterCard as Market Hits Record
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has reached a new all-time high, marking a recovery milestone for the industry. Despite this growth, the sector remains smaller than major U.S. corporations.
Total Crypto Market Cap Hits New All-Time High
The total #cryptocurrency market capitalization has surged past its previous record, with #Ethereum now surpassing MasterCard in valuation.
The recent inflow is approaching $820 billion the same level that represented the entire… pic.twitter.com/aAmZQOd2wk
— JDev (@ForkPilot) August 11, 2025
Nvidia, for example, commands a valuation of $4.45 trillion, highlighting the expansion potential for digital assets.
The current rally has been fueled by increased trading activity and stronger investor sentiment. Traders note that while Bitcoin remains dominant, Ethereum and altcoins are capturing larger shares of market inflows.
Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Debate Intensifies
Debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates continues to shape market narratives. Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, claimed that many Ethereum holders, including early ICO investors, rotate Bitcoin into Ethereum to push its price higher before selling back into Bitcoin. He stated that “no one wants ETH in the long run.”
Old school Bitcoin maxis coping about ETH is actually one of the most bullish things imaginable.
So much higher. pic.twitter.com/AFB17XfUY4
— sassal.eth/acc (@sassal0x) August 10, 2025
In response, Ethereum advocate @sassal0x called such skepticism from “old school Bitcoin maxis” a bullish signal for Ethereum. Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of an Ethereum treasury company, told Coin Stories he would choose Ethereum over Bitcoin for the next decade. Lee added that both assets remain “friends” in the long-term investment landscape.
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