Ethereum Price Prediction: Institutional Demand, ETF Flows and the Rise of This Layer 2 Could Send ETH To $12,000

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Ethereum is once again in the spotlight, with Grayscale signaling big moves that could transform how institutions engage with ETH. Onchain data shows Grayscale shifted over 40,000 ETH, hinting it may be preparing to stake its massive $4.8 billion Ethereum trust. If regulators give the green light, staking inside Ethereum ETFs would be a game-changer, allowing Wall Street not just to hold ETH but to earn rewards from it.

Spot ETH ETFs are already pulling billions, while exchange reserves hit a three-year low. With demand outpacing supply, analysts are now eyeing bold Ethereum price predictions — with some calling for $12,000 in the next cycle. Here’s why.