🚀 Ethereum Soars Past Key Resistance as GENIUS Act Fuels $2.18B ETF Frenzy

Ethereum's price just smashed through critical levels—and Wall Street's latest policy darling is pouring gasoline on the fire.

The GENIUS Effect: Washington's shiny new crypto legislation triggered a stampede of institutional cash, with ETF inflows hitting $2.18 billion faster than a hedge fund manager chasing performance fees.

Why Traders Are Buzzing: The breakout confirms what crypto natives knew all along—regulatory clarity moves markets more than any technical indicator. Though let's be honest, half these ETF buyers probably still think ERC-20 is a highway exit.

The real question? Whether this rally has legs or if we're watching the financial equivalent of a Dogecoin tweet pump. Either way, grab your popcorn—and maybe a ledger.

Ethereum is riding a powerful wave this week, fueled by both legislative clarity and growing institutional momentum. According to Bernstein analysts, the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act has given ethereum its long-awaited “moment,” as investors rush to capitalize on a more transparent, mainstream-ready crypto environment. 

Record capital is pouring into Ethereum’s ecosystem. U.S. spot ETH ETFs have seen unprecedented inflows, topping $2.18 billion last week, with a standout daily high of $602 million. This surge places ETH ETF interest ahead of Bitcoin for the first time, highlighting a fresh pivot by asset managers and a rising confidence in Ethereum’s broader utility. 

GENIUS Act: A Catalyst for Ethereum Price 

Signed into law by President Trump, the GENIUS Act formally recognizes stablecoins as legal digital cash and mandates a federal framework for their issuance. 

Bernstein notes that since stablecoins operate atop Ethereum, this regulatory shift directly boosts ETH demand, as banks, fintechs, and tokenization ventures increase transactional activity. 

Analysts describe this not as another speculative cycle, but the launchpad for a “blockchain financial services cycle”, with ETH poised to anchor it.

Ethereum’s price has surged roughly 25–45% over the past two weeks, reaching highs of $3,790 recently. This rally reflects both technical breakouts, surpassing six-month resistance levels, and fundamental momentum from institutional interest.

 Data confirms ETH now ranks among the top 30 global assets with a market cap NEAR $416 billion, supported by soaring on-chain activity and whale buying.

On-chain data shows that since July 1, ~23 whales/institutions have accumulated 681,103 $ETH($2.57B). pic.twitter.com/otJuNIU8oU

According to fresh on-chain data from Lookonchain, Ethereum is seeing massive accumulation from whales and institutions. Since July 1, around 23 large players have collectively acquired 681,103 ETH, valued at approximately $2.57 billion.

What Lies Ahead for Ethereum

With regulatory clarity, ETF inflows, and expanding real-world use cases for stablecoins and tokenized assets, Ethereum stands at the forefront of a financial transformation. Bernstein forecasts that continued institutional allocation and transactional demand will reinforce ETH’s bullish trajectory. 

As the blockchain steadily integrates into traditional finance, Ethereum appears ready not just to reclaim former highs, but to redefine its role in a new era of digital asset adoption.