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Ethereum Hits 4-Year Low Against Bitcoin but Gains Institutional Support

Ethereum’s BTC ratio dropped to its lowest since March 2021, reflecting investor preference for Bitcoin during this cycle. However, World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) latest purchase of over 4,563 ETH for $15 million suggests that Ethereum still holds strong institutional appeal. “World Liberty Financial’s accumulation of ETH highlights that Ethereum maintains its position as a valuable asset for institutions,” Min Jung from Presto Research told CoinDesk.

As Bitcoin soared to $109,333 ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Ethereum quietly regained momentum thanks to a significant vote of confidence from the Trump-backed initiative. While Bitcoin’s dominance continues to rise, hitting a new peak against gold and other assets, Ethereum showed resilience with an 8% price surge following WLF’s substantial investment in the token.

World Liberty Financial’s Ethereum Bet Fuels Optimism

The Trump-backed crypto project WLF, known for its strategic investments, now holds 17,980 ETH worth approximately $61.6 million. Purchased at an average price of $3,287, this recent acquisition demonstrates investor confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects. Following the announcement, Ethereum prices climbed from $3,193 to $3,400 in just hours.

At the time of writing, Ethereum is sitting at $3,272.14.

Annika Masrani
Annika's journey into investments began at Morgan Stanley, where she honed her research skills and analysis capabilities in Leveraged Finance Investment Banking. Engagements in financial modeling and client presentations strengthened her ability to provide insightful analysis, guiding senior decision-makers to make informed investment choices. Transitioning to AlmaStone as an Emerging Market Debt Investment Analyst, Annika specialized in evaluating creditworthiness, conducting detailed financial and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk commodity investments, enhancing her knack for spotting lucrative opportunities within AlmaStone's investment portfolio. Subsequently, driven by a passion for simplifying financial information, she founded Finpact as an educational financial content provider. Globally recognized for producing valuable research-led content, Annika later joined TipRanks as a TV anchor and market analyst. Leveraging the platform, she conducted thorough company and market analysis, fueling the creation of informative videos for a wide audience. Simultaneously, at Finpact, she curated video content offering insights into the stock and cryptocurrency markets, aiming to educate and inform viewers globally.