Ethereum treasury holdings have captured heightened institutional interest as staking yield opportunities elevate their appeal over traditional ETFs, with bullish analysts forecasting potential price surges to between $9,000 and $16,000. Holdings surged 18-fold since June to 826,000 ETH, positioning treasuries as strategically advantageous investment vehicles.
The growth underscores a preference for active yield generation via staking rewards, contrasting with passive ETH ETFs currently incapable of staking without regulatory approval. Treasury firms offer direct staking mechanisms, providing consistent returns unavailable through ETF structures.
Prominent analyst Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could replicate Bitcoin’s 2017 bull run trajectory, targeting valuations between $9,000 and $16,000. The ETH/BTC ratio is being monitored as a critical indicator for sustained momentum, reinforced by Ethereum’s current market resilience.
At publication, ETH trades near $3,700 with a 2.8% 24-hour gain. Institutional strategies increasingly prioritize treasury models, leveraging staking rewards as a core component of Ethereum allocation amid broader blockchain adoption trends.