This week’s crypto headlines saw Ethereum (ETH) breaking new ground as analysts predict its price could surge up to 200%. The reasoning lies in a confluence of factors including growing institutional interest, declining bank stability, and the success of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects like Synthetix. Several prominent figures within the cryptocurrency industry share their insights on ETH’s future trajectory. Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, sees potential for ETH to capitalize on global economic anxieties stemming from banking stress. Tom Lee, Chair of BitMine, believes Ethereum could surpass Bitcoin’s market share similar to how the US equities market overtook gold following its revaluation in the late 1970s. Ripple Labs, meanwhile, is planning a large-scale purchase of XRP tokens for its treasury, aiming to establish a secure digital asset reserve.