Ethereum Soars to $3,600 as Crypto Market Hits $4 Trillion: A Roald Dahl Twist!

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Oh, the crypto market, it’s climbing higher than a chocolate factory on a sunny day, and Ethereum is not about to let go of its golden ticket as a top gainer. 🎟️

According to the latest from crypto.news on July 18, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) has magically floated back into the $3,600 zone, a feat not seen since it took a nosedive in January. 🚀

At the time of writing, ETH is trading at a delightful $3,642, a 9% jump in the past 24 hours. It’s as if the second-largest crypto asset has found a secret stash of Wonka bars, fueling its meteoric rise. 🍫

This week, ETH has risen about 22%, and nearly 43% over the past month, a sharp recovery from its prolonged slump. But what’s the secret ingredient in this magical potion? 🧪

Record ETH ETF Inflows and Corporate Buying Boost Gains

One key driver is the surge in U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Ethereum, which are attracting more inflows than a chocolate river in a drought. 🌊

The nine listed ETFs have seen about $602 million in inflows, building on $717 million from the previous day, bringing weekly totals to roughly $1.7 billion. These are the highest levels since December 2024, signaling that institutional investors are back, and they’re hungry for more. 🤑

Meanwhile, corporate interest in Ethereum is making headlines. Several companies have started adding ETH to their balance sheets, betting on its role as a treasury reserve asset. This wave of allocations has supported Ethereum’s rise, pushing its market cap to around $439 billion. It’s like a corporate treasure hunt, with ETH as the ultimate prize. 🏆

ETH’s surge is also part of a broader market breakout, as Bitcoin (BTC) and several major altcoins are having a field day, pushing market valuations to unprecedented levels. 🎉

Crypto Market Cap Hits Record Highs

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has crossed a new all-time high on July 18, breaking past the $4 trillion mark. This comes as BTC trades above $120,000 and altcoins like XRP (XRP) hit fresh peaks, contributing to a full market rally. 📈

JUST IN: The total crypto market cap has hit a new ATH of $4T.

— CoinGecko (@coingecko) July 18, 2025

Data from market trackers shows Bitcoin remains the dominant force, holding a market cap of around $2.4 trillion, while Ethereum’s share now sits near 11%. Major altcoins like BNB (BNB) and Solana (SOL) are also in the green, adding to the momentum and confirming broad participation in the rally. 🌱

The crypto market cap all-time high comes as the industry’s regulatory outlook improves, particularly following the greenlight of pro-crypto bills by the U.S. House. A $4-trillion valuation now positions the industry just behind Nvidia, the world’s largest company at $4.2 trillion, a testament to its place as a major force in global finance. 🌐

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2025-07-18 10:14