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Ethereum Adoption Surges: Institutional Inflows & Network Growth

April 12, 2026, 12:01 AM151 words10 sources
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Ethereum is experiencing a significant surge in institutional adoption and network activity. Tokenized treasury funds on Ethereum have surpassed $22.5 billion, driven by entries from financial giants like JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton, representing 71.9% of total tokenized fund assets. Morgan Stanley is also exploring tokenization and crypto solutions, including tokenized money-market funds. Q1 2026 saw a record 200 million transactions, a 43% increase quarter-over-quarter, alongside 284,000 new users – an 82% QoQ jump – attributed to cheaper transactions via Layer-2 scaling. Ethereum staking has exceeded 30%, with $85 billion locked, indicating a shift towards long-term holding. Despite a relatively stagnant price around $2,200, network usage is booming, and exchange reserves are declining, suggesting a tightening supply. Developers are progressing towards the 'Glamsterdam' upgrade, focusing on Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) and increased contract size. While whale accumulation is slowing, bullish momentum is building, supported by positive technical indicators.

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