Summary Ethereum (ETH-USD) traded near $2,064 after swinging from about $1,847 to $2,066 during the session. Bitcoin rose to about $68,587, reinforcing a broad crypto rebound rather than an isolated move in ether. Digital asset funds still showed weekly outflows, a sign that institutional demand has not fully turned. By Ezequiel Gomes Ethereum ( ETH-USD ) climbed sharply this Wednesday, February 25, recovering above $2,000 after a bruising prior session as crypto prices stabilized with a broader improvement in market tone. Ethereum’s bounce resets the near-term test Ether’s rebound was notable because it followed a session in which sellers had pushed the market back toward nearby support. By midday Wednesday, the token had reclaimed the $2,000 handle and was trading roughly 11% above its previous close. The day’s range also captured how unstable the market still is. Trading between about $1,847 and $2,066 in a single session is the kind of move that usually signals aggressive repositioning, not a calm return of trend-following demand. ETH price dynamics (January 2025-February 2026) (Source: TradingView) Steadier market tone helps ease pressure The rebound in crypto came as broader risk appetite steadied after a volatile stretch in equities. U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Wednesday, which gave traders a less defensive backdrop than the one that had pressured speculative assets earlier in the week. The dollar was not adding much extra pressure, but it also was not offering much relief. The dollar index remained close to the upper-97 area, leaving the macro picture more neutral than supportive and reinforcing the idea that crypto’s bounce was a tradable recovery in sentiment, not a clean macro tailwind. Fund flows still point to caution Even with Wednesday’s jump, the flow picture still argues for caution. CoinShares said digital asset investment products posted $288 million in net outflows in the latest week, extending the recent run of withdrawals and showing that institutions have not yet moved back into the sector in size. Ethereum-specific flows were also soft in that report. CoinShares said Ether accounted for $36.5 million of those outflows, which helps explain why rebounds in the token have recently looked more tactical than conviction-driven. Price can recover quickly, but fresh money has not yet followed in the same way. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s recent backdrop includes Treasury staking, ETF outflows, whale accumulation, a 2026 upgrade plan and major transfers by key figures. This material may contain third-party opinions; none of the data and information on this webpage constitutes investment advice according to our Disclaimer . While we adhere to strict Editorial Integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Original Post
