Why is Ethereum suddenly the favorite among top institutions?

Ethereum climbed above $4,770 as institutional inflows, whale accumulation, and record network activity boosted adoption. Market watchers now eye a breakout toward $5,500.

Ethereum [ETH] stepped into Q3 2025 with fresh strength as demand pushed its price above the $4,000 mark.

Once seen as a secondary choice to Bitcoin [BTC] among institutions, ETH has now secured its place alongside the flagship cryptocurrency in the eyes of major investors.