Institutional Interest in Ethereum Booms as DeFi and Financial Innovation Surge

Institutional investors are increasingly showing interest in Ethereum, driven by its expanding role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the emergence of innovative financial applications. A recent report from Bernstein highlights this trend, emphasizing that while Bitcoin has cemented itself as a store-of-value asset, Ethereum is at the forefront of financial innovation through projects like stablecoins and asset tokenization. The report notes a substantial inflow of $815 million into U.S.-based spot Ethereum ETFs over the past 20 days, reflecting institutional interest in this area.