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Ah, the world of ETFs—a place where numbers make hearts race and wallets sigh in relief. On this particular day, Ether ETFs didn’t just break records, they obliterated them, with an astonishing $726.74 million flowing in as if there was a sudden shortage of Ethereum in the world. Blackrock’s ETHA took the lion’s share, hauling in $499.25 million like it was just picking up loose change. But let’s not forget the other players in this game of financial musical chairs.

According to the wise sages at DefiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) in Bitcoin-based (BTC) DeFi protocols has soared from a mere $304.66 million on Jan. 1, 2024, to a staggering $6.5 billion by Dec. 31, 2024. As of this writing, the TVL stands at a princely $7.05 billion. A 22-fold increase, indeed! 🚀

HBAR, with a flair for the dramatic, leaped to a high of $0.2500, its highest level since March 7, a staggering 100% increase from its lowest point in June. This meteoric rise was, of course, fueled by the ongoing crypto bull run, a phenomenon that seems to have as many twists and turns as a Russian novel.

Here’s the dish on why a jaunt to $0.000164 isn’t just wishful thinking.

Previously, the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had proposed a crypto payments sandbox limited to Phuket to drive tourism. But this new plan expands the vision nationwide while shifting from mere discussions to a structured, regulator-backed framework. 🎉

This avalanche of institutional interest has pushed the total ETH holdings across spot ETFs to over 5 million coins—more than 4% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. In a striking contrast, ETFs bought around 107 times more ETH on Wednesday than was issued by the network, per data from Ultra Sound Money.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) has, in the past 24 hours, managed to climb a staggering 12%, settling at $1.88 — its highest daily close since the halcyon days of late June. The trading volume, ever the faithful companion, has surged by 67%, a clear sign that the market is either incredibly optimistic or just plain gullible. This surge has confirmed a breakout from the consolidation range that had VIRTUAL trapped between $1.50 and $1.80 for much of July. 📈

But don’t worry, Trumpers! There’s a big token unlock happening on Friday, and it’s expected to add over $100 million to Trump’s net worth, bringing his total estimated wealth to over $6.5 billion. 💰💰💰

But wait, there’s more! Chainlink is riding high on the back of institutional support, courtesy of partnerships with the big guns—SWIFT, Google Cloud, and a cozy little pat on the back from U.S. crypto policies. So, are you thinking of stacking some LINK? If so, grab your coffee and buckle up because this Chainlink Price Analysis will have you questioning your next move. 🚀

One of the biggest reasons behind Ethereum’s current rally is a spike in institutional interest. Big companies like SharpLink Gaming and BitMine have made large purchases of ETH, as if they were buying up all the chocolate in Willy Wonka’s factory. SharpLink recently added over 91,000 ETH to its balance sheet, and BitMine—backed by the ever-so-clever Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund—now holds more than $500 million worth of ETH. These moves reduce the available supply of Ethereum and show that major players see ETH as a valuable long-term asset, much like a golden ticket to the future of finance.