Ether (ETH) recently rose by 17% to nearly $2,470 after easing geopolitical tensions, but institutional traders remain cautious with weak demand for leveraged long positions. Despite ETF inflows and price gains, market indicators show a neutral sentiment and a disconnect between Ethereum’s valuation and its network fundamentals.

Ethereum staking has hit a new record, with nearly 29% of all ETH now locked as the price climbs above $2,700. The rise comes as investors show more confidence and hopes grow for spot ETH ETFs that include staking.

Trump Media has filed for a Truth Social Bitcoin ETF to be listed on NYSE Arca, partnering with Yorkville and using Crypto.com’s custodian. If approved, it would be the first politically branded Bitcoin fund and could attract strong interest from retail investors.

Justin Sun has invested $19 million in the TRUMP memecoin, making him the largest holder and earning an invite to former President Trump’s exclusive dinner for top token holders. The event brings together key crypto figures involved with the TRUMP token, amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and political controversy.

BlackRock has highlighted quantum computing as a potential long-term threat to Bitcoin's security in its latest regulatory filing. Despite this caution, Bitcoin ETFs continue to see strong investor interest, with over \$41 billion in net flows since their launch.

World Liberty Financial, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced the launch of USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries and managed by BitGo. Despite the crowded stablecoin market, USD1 aims to stand out through transparency, security, and adoption, with plans for cross-chain support and institutional partnerships.

Trump Media plans to launch a digital token for use in Truth Social, starting with subscription payments and expanding to more services. This move follows partnerships and trademarks in digital finance, while Trump and his family continue to support crypto projects, including the TRUMP memecoin.

Bitcoin jumped to $92,000 as U.S. trade tensions eased and stocks rebounded, showing renewed investor optimism. However, futures and options markets remain cautious, signaling traders are not fully convinced it will break past $95,000 yet.

Solana has maintained its position as the leading Layer 1 blockchain by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume for five consecutive days—highlighting its accelerating momentum and rising influence in the crypto ecosystem.