Ethereum USD Climbs as Institutions Step In and Retail Traders Step Back

Ethereum USD has continued its strong start to 2026, holding steady above $3,300 as a different kind of buyer steps in to take control of the chart. Price strength held even as leveraged retail traders exited, a rare combination in crypto rallies. Zooming out, this move aligns with a broader 2025 trend in which long‑term holders and institutions replace short‑term speculation, as ETH has climbed by more than +10% since the beginning of the year. ETFs and publicly traded Ethereum Treasury firms have been ...