Ether investors betting too much on a Fed rate cut, analysts worry

Key Points

1. Ether's rally to over $4,700 is largely driven by market expectations of a Fed rate cut in September, with a 95.8% probability indicated by the CME Watch Tool.

2. Analysts caution that Ether is 'priced for perfection' and could face a sharp decline if the anticipated rate cut does not materialize.

3. Spot Ether ETFs recorded their biggest day of net inflows ever at $1.01 billion, contributing to Ether's 30% surge over the past seven days and 74% increase over the past 12 months.

4. Potential risks include unexpected Fed actions, rising inflation, or geopolitical events like a major war, which could disrupt market liquidity and capital flows.

5. Some analysts remain optimistic, suggesting Ether could 'double' in the coming months if Bitcoin reaches between $150,000 and $200,000, despite the current uncertainties.