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In a dynamic shift, Ethereum (ETH) is regaining its footing in the institutional investment space after a sluggish period. Leading financial entities are now gravitating towards this prominent smart contract platform.
Recent insights reveal that Bitmine Immersion Technologies has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings, acquiring approximately $251 million worth of ETH. This acquisition adds 63,539 ETH tokens to its portfolio, bringing its total holdings to over 3 million ETH, valued at around $13 billion.
ETH’s price is experiencing a downward trend on the daily chart, as indicated by the source: ETHUSD on Tradingview
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Institutional Investment Strengthens Ethereum’s Upward Trajectory
BlackRock’s recent acquisition of $41.91 million in Ethereum highlights a growing trend of institutional adoption. This momentum coincides with Ethereum’s breakout from a descending trendline pattern, mirroring the upward trajectory of gold. Notably, Ethereum’s correlation with gold reached 0.7 in the third quarter of 2025, spurred by ETF inflows and the burgeoning growth of decentralized finance (DeFi).
On-chain data further supports this accumulation narrative. There’s a marked increase in wallets transferring ETH off exchanges, indicating a shift towards long-term holding. Additionally, Ethereum continues to see robust growth in tokenization and DeFi applications. Institutions are increasingly viewing Ethereum as more than just a speculative asset; it is becoming a foundational infrastructure, especially after its energy-efficient shift to Proof-of-Stake, aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates.
Ethereum Challenges $4,100 Resistance, Sets Sights on $4,440
From a technical standpoint, Ethereum is challenging a critical resistance zone between $4,100 and $4,440. Analysts, including Ali Martinez, note that the recent breakout from its descending trendline suggests a bullish structural change, contingent on maintaining support levels.
The vital support level is near $3,800, with a potential fallback to $3,600 if momentum wanes. Successfully moving past $4,440 could pave the way for Ethereum to aim for $4,800–$5,000, assuming institutional investments and macroeconomic conditions remain favorable. Conversely, a close below $3,800 might weaken the bullish outlook and trigger a potential retracement toward $3,560 or lower.
With the convergence of ETF flows, macro liquidity, and strong network fundamentals, Ethereum is demonstrating a rare blend of structural resilience. However, the decisive factor will be Ethereum’s ability to close convincingly above $4,100, backed by significant trading volume.
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