Ethereum could one day surpass Bitcoin in value, not through speculation, but by anchoring a new kind of financial system, according to a key blockchain executive.
In a recent podcast appearance, the Consensys CEO described ongoing discussions with global banks and sovereign funds from a major economy, aimed at expanding Ethereum’s institutional footprint through both base-layer and custom Layer-2 blockchain infrastructure.
Rather than just powering crypto payments, Ethereum is being positioned as a core layer for future financial tools—spanning everything from lending protocols to staking frameworks. Its flexibility, combined with native features like smart contracts and restaking, may give it an edge in real-world use cases.
Consensys recently led a $425 million private investment into SharpLink Gaming, a public company that now plans to manage its treasury entirely in Ether. Unlike Bitcoin treasuries that sit idle, SharpLink will deploy ETH into staking and DeFi strategies—marking a shift in how companies may interact with digital assets.
That announcement triggered a sharp rally in SharpLink’s stock, which jumped over 400% and is up more than 900% over the past month.
While Ethereum has lagged Bitcoin and newer chains like Solana in recent months, it’s regaining momentum. The network is quietly evolving into the foundation for long-term financial infrastructure, even as it avoids the flashy narratives common in crypto cycles.
With governments exploring the idea of holding ETH and using Ethereum for building public financial rails, the token’s strategic value is coming into focus. The growing trust and utility behind Ethereum suggest its future dominance could come not from hype—but from function.
Solana (SOL) has gone down by nearly 21% in the past month as rising tensions in the Middle East triggered some selling pressure for cryptos. After the cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel, the token recovered some of the territory it had lost and now trades above a key support at $140. Market participants are […]
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