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Jul 2, 2025, 8:39 p.m.
- Ethereum rose 8% to $2,601 on July 2, gaining momentum after a 16-hour consolidation phase.
- Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said flows into spot Ethereum ETFs could accelerate significantly in the second half of 2025.
- Robinhood confirmed it is building a Layer-2 chain on Arbitrum to support tokenized stocks and assets on Ethereum.
The Ether
price surged to $2,601 on July 2, capping a breakout that began after 16 hours of tight consolidation, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.
The move coincided with growing institutional focus on Ethereum’s emerging role as a platform for tokenized financial products, as well as continued momentum in spot ETF inflows.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
On June 30, Robinhood via X that it is building “Robinhood Chain” on Arbitrum to “power the future of asset ownership.” While the company did not specify a timeline for launch, its decision to build on Ethereum’s leading Layer-2 solution reinforces the network’s position at the center of tokenized finance. The Ethereum Foundation amplified this narrative in a that read: “Ethereum is for tokenized stocks.”
Building on this theme, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan offered a bullish forecast on July 2. Responding to the Ethereum Foundation’s post, Hougan : “Flows into Ethereum ETFs are going to accelerate significantly in H2. The combination of stablecoins & stocks moving over Ethereum is an easy-to-grasp narrative for traditional investors.” He noted that Ethereum ETFs attracted $1.17 billion in net inflows in June alone and suggested the second half of 2025 could see a much larger total if investor interest accelerates.
Analysts say the convergence of stablecoins, tokenized equities, and staking on Ethereum creates a compelling use case for institutional capital.
As staking locks up nearly 30% of ETH’s supply and Layer-2 usage accelerates, Ethereum is increasingly being positioned as the foundational layer for real-world asset tokenization. Market participants are now watching the $2,800 level as the next resistance zone, which, if breached, could reinforce the bullish momentum heading into the second half of the year.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- ETH climbed from $2,413 to $2,570 during the 24-hour window ending July 2 at 18:00 UTC, marking a 6.49% surge.
- Consolidation between $2,380.83 and $2,460.27 lasted 16 hours before a breakout began at 14:00 UTC.
- During the 16:00 hour, ETH gained 2.44% with volume 3.5x the 24-hour average.
- Strong support formed at $2,554.06, with buyers maintaining control despite profit-taking.
- In the final hour (17:40 to 18:39 UTC), ETH rose from $2,560.29 to $2,577.0 — up 0.65% with a 30% volume spike.
- Higher lows and a strong close near session highs indicate continued bullish momentum.
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Siamak Masnavi is a researcher specializing in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulations, and macroeconomic trends shaping the crypto market. He holds a PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, including four years in the banking industry in the City of London and Zurich. In April 2018, Siamak transitioned to writing about cryptocurrency news, focusing on journalism until January 2025, when he shifted exclusively to research on the aforementioned topics.
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