Ethereum Remains a Market Driver

Ethereum is helping set the tone for a potential 2025 bull run as institutional demand and network upgrades keep ETH near $4,290. The protocol’s ongoing scalability work fuels demand for Layer 2 solutions and DeFi tokens.

Projects tightly linked to Ethereum's ecosystem—especially those in DeFi and oracles like Chainlink (LINK)—are seen as strong performers, riding on ETH’s momentum. Chainlink is trading close to $24.50, buoyed by its role in DeFi data feeds