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Data Analysis: CoinAnk data shows that the weighted funding rate for #Ethereum futures contracts is approaching 0.01%, with the annualized rate having surged to 13.7%, reaching the highest level since the beginning of the year, which is seen by the market as a positive signal that may stimulate the inflow of funds into Ethereum #ETF. However, the open interest in derivatives is nearing last year's historical peak at the end of the year, indicating that the current price increase is primarily driven by leveraged futures trading rather than spot demand. In contrast, Bitcoin remains predominantly spot-driven, while Ethereum's trend shows significant differentiation. At the same time, a surge in call option purchases and the gamma hedging effect have intensified the risk of price gaps, increasing market vulnerability and sensitivity to short-term volatility.

High funding rates reflect excessive optimism in the market, but the accumulation of leverage may amplify volatility risks. Historical experience shows that similar situations are susceptible to macro events, such as changes in Federal Reserve policy or geopolitical tensions, triggering a chain of liquidations. Regarding the impact on the crypto market, the inflow of Ethereum ETF funds is expected to boost confidence and prices. Standard Chartered Bank predicts that this could drive ETH up to $8,000, but if the derivative-dominated rally reverses, it will affect the entire market, particularly impacting the altcoin ecosystem, increasing overall volatility. In the long term, the approval of ETFs could enhance institutional participation and promote market legitimization, but the current fragile state requires vigilance against short-term pullback risks.