Ethereum News: Etherealize Bridges TradFi and Ethereum for Institutional Adoption

Etherealize, led by Wall Street veteran Vivek Raman, is positioning itself as a key bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and Ethereum. The company aims to simplify banks' use of Ethereum, aligning with its broader strategy of institutional onboarding. Raman, who serves as CEO and president of Etherealize, is leading the transformation of Ethereum into the blockchain of choice for financial institutions.

Ethereum Adopts Enterprise Push, Markets Etherealize to New York Financial Firms

Etherealize, led by Wall Street veteran Vivek Raman, is positioning itself as a key bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and Ethereum. The company aims to simplify banks' use of Ethereum, aligning with its broader strategy of institutional onboarding. Raman, who serves as CEO and president of Etherealize, is leading the transformation of Ethereum into the blockchain of choice for financial institutions. The mission is to accelerate institutional adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem, which is described as the safest and most secure operating system for the global economy.

Ethereum Leverage Ratio Continues Sharp Uptrend: What It Means

The Ethereum Estimated Leverage Ratio has been on a sharp upward trajectory, indicating increased leverage usage among traders. This ratio, calculated by dividing the Ethereum Open Interest by the Derivatives Exchange Reserve, suggests that traders are taking on more risk. The Open Interest measures the total open derivatives positions on centralized exchanges, while the Derivatives Exchange Reserve tracks the number of tokens deposited into these platforms. A rising leverage ratio often precedes increased price volatility for Ethereum (ETH), as higher leverage can amplify both gains and losses.

Ethereum accumulation booms as bullish sentiments persist: What’s next?

Ethereum’s accumulation has soared, signaling rising bullish sentiments among investors. Despite a 3.21% decline in the last 24 hours, ETH remains stuck in a consolidation range between $3k and $3.5k. Since the start of 2025, Ethereum has struggled to maintain upward momentum, fluctuating between a high of $3.7k and dropping below $3k. Currently trading at $3215, ETH has seen a 4.57% drop on weekly charts. However, market participants view this decline as a buying opportunity, leading to increased accumulation of ETH in anticipation of a price recovery. According to CryptoQuant, Ethereum accumulation is on the rise.

Trump Family May Use Ethereum For New Business Ventures, Says ConsenSys CEO

ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin recently suggested that US President Donald Trump’s family may build one or more giant businesses on Ethereum (ETH). This comes in response to an X thread about Trump’s recent ETH purchases, indicating that the Trump Administration is exploring ways the US could support Ethereum. After a relatively subdued price performance in 2024, ETH may be set for a resurgence in 2025. A crypto expert highlighted that Trump-backed decentralized finance (DeFi) venture World Liberty Financial has significantly increased its ETH holdings. Data from Etherscan reveals that World Liberty Financial’s wallet currently holds 55,719 ETH, valued at over $183 million.