Ethereum experienced a significant price leap, reaching $2,601 on July 2 after a period of 16 hours of price stability. This surge is linked to renewed institutional enthusiasm for Ethereum as a crucial platform for tokenized financial products, coupled with optimism from the spot ETFs sector.

ETH price increase

Key points:

• Ethereum rose by 8% to reach $2,601 as it broke out after a consolidation period.
• Bitwise’s Matt Hougan suggested that the inflows into Ethereum ETFs could see a dramatic increase in mid-2025.
• Robinhood announced its plans to create a Layer-2 network on Arbitrum to facilitate the trading of tokenized assets and stocks on Ethereum.

On June 30, Robinhood took to X to confirm the development of “Robinhood Chain” with no specified launch date. This will enhance Ethereum’s role in the booming tokenized financial arena. The Ethereum Foundation echoed this sentiment, highlighting Ethereum’s suitability for tokenized assets.

Hougan projected that the burgeoning interest in Ethereum ETFs, which had net inflows totaling $1.17 billion in June, may continue to rise significantly in the latter half of 2025 as traditional investors seek exposure through stablecoins and tokenized equities.

Market analysts anticipate a compelling case for institutional investment due to interactions between stablecoins, tokenized stocks, and Ethereum staking dynamics. As Ethereum’s staking absorbs almost 30% of its supply, it solidifies its foundation for real-world asset tokenization, with key resistance anticipated at the $2,800 mark, which could strengthen the ongoing bullish sentiment into the latter part of the year.