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Ethereum has drawn more than $1 billion in buying interest even as the Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish stance that typically tightens liquidity and weighs on risk assets. The scale of inflows suggests investors may be positioning with longer-term conviction in the network rather than reacting only to short-term narratives.
Despite the broader macro backdrop, Ethereum has shown a combination of short-term weakness and underlying demand. Crypto analyst Darkfost said ETH recently rebounded above $2,450 before experiencing an approximately 10% correction, while still trading within a wider range.
The buying interest has emerged alongside the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. The Fed also indicated that short-term inflation could move higher, citing rising energy prices. Darkfost noted that, notwithstanding the hawkish tone, some market participants still appear willing to take a more constructive short-term view on ETH.
Analyst Shibatarzan argued that many investors misjudge Ethereum by expecting rapid upside over a matter of weeks. Instead, he said ETH investing should be evaluated based on where the asset can stand over the next 10 to 20 years.
Shibatarzan added that the path is unlikely to be smooth and that drawdowns should be expected. He suggested that periods of weakness can also create opportunities to accumulate.
Shibatarzan also pointed to a change in how investors engage with ETH. Rather than only holding, some investors are seeking ways to put assets to work through platforms such as Strato_net, aiming to turn idle capital into yield while waiting for the broader thesis to develop.
In this framing, investors are not just buying an asset, but also backing the future of an ecosystem. Shibatarzan said that over the last five years, ETH has been developing at a rapid pace, and he predicted that the next 10 to 20 years could bring larger progress, drawing a parallel to the early internet era.
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