... peak of over $220 billion. For comparison, this figure was considerably lower at the beginning of the year; the rapid growth highlights how quickly crypto investments have become mainstream for institutions. A remarkable feature of the latest wave of investments has been a shift in focus toward altcoins. According to CoinShares, funds based on Ethereum have become the weekly leaders, receiving nearly $1.6 billion in inflows over seven days (the second-largest weekly result in history). Since the beginning of the year, investments in Ethereum ...

... (over 45% of total capitalization) and is holding at its achieved heights. Investors perceive Bitcoin as "digital gold" and a hedge against inflationary risks, which supports high demand. Ethereum (ETH) – approximately $3,850. The largest altcoin (~18% of the market) is strengthening due to network upgrades and record inflows of institutional investments. The immediate target is to break the psychological barrier of $4,000 against the backdrop of a deflationary issuance model for ETH. Tether (USDT) – ~$1, the stablecoin #1. USDT provides liquidity in the crypto market, remaining the primary ...

... and the robustness of the network. Representatives from major funds highlight that Cardano has managed to attract a large community and projects in emerging markets, supporting its long-term potential. However, in the short term, some analysts from investment firms prefer caution. In particular, some experts believe that Bitcoin will maintain relative strength over altcoins until market conditions fully shift to bullish. Cryptocurrency market analyst Mark Shilo previously noted that historically, only a few altcoins have consistently outperformed Bitcoin in returns, and Cardano, despite all improvements, is "unlikely ...

... digital assets, while a potential decrease in the Federal Reserve's interest rates may enhance investor interest in riskier investments. However, geopolitical tensions or new regulatory constraints could cool the market — participants are closely watching ... ... optimistic: in the absence of disruptions, Bitcoin and Ethereum will maintain their peaks, and capital may flow into promising altcoins, accelerating their growth. An increasing role of institutional investors is expected to smooth out market corrections....

... market sentiment is positive. If the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially drops its claims in the coming weeks, the long-standing uncertainty regarding XRP's status will fade. Additional momentum for XRP may come from the launch of new investment products. The SEC's softened stance has opened the door to ETFs for major altcoins, including XRP. Analysts believe that the first such ETFs could be launched this fall pending regulatory approval. This trend is also supported by news from abroad: Japanese company SBI Holdings has applied for a combined ETF for Bitcoin and ...