Click on the link to enter Tencent Meeting: https://meeting.tencent.com/p/9309732027 The cryptocurrency market once again focuses on Ethereum, as institutional funds flood in and technological upgrades arrive as scheduled. This price prediction has become the most fascinating competition in the financial industry. If Ethereum successfully breaks through $4300, it is expected to usher in a green October, "wrote an expectant trader on social media. At the same time, Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee boldly predicted at South Korean Blockchain Week that Ethereum's target price for the end of the year will reach $10000 to $12000, and may even enter the "price discovery range" of $12000 to $15000. According to a survey conducted by Finder on 24 industry experts, the average predicted price of Ethereum by the end of 2025 is $4308. The cryptocurrency market in September was not calm. The price of Ethereum has fluctuated recently, falling below the psychological threshold of $4000 at one point. According to SoSoValue data, Ethereum spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) experienced a net outflow of $795.6 million last week, marking their worst performance since launch. Market participation also showed signs of fatigue, with trading volume decreasing by 58.67%, indicating a weakening of short-term momentum. However, on chain data provides a different perspective. The net outflow record on the exchange reached $3.08 billion, indicating that more Ethereum was withdrawn from the exchange, suggesting that investors tend to accumulate rather than sell, which is usually seen as a bullish signal. The Ethereum pullback is a natural market adjustment and an ideal opportunity for investors to accumulate at discounted prices. Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe stated. 【 02 Institutional Entry: The Flow of Funds Shocking the Traditional Financial Embankment 】 The acceptance of Ethereum in the traditional financial world has become an important engine driving prices. The net inflow of Ethereum spot ETF in a single day recently reached 1.019 billion US dollars, with a total net asset value exceeding 25.7 billion US dollars, and its holdings accounting for 4.96% of Ethereum's circulating supply. BitMine, as the world's largest publicly traded ETH treasury company, is increasing its net holdings by 8000 to 10000 ETH per day, with the goal of holding 5% of the global total supply. Tom Lee referred to Ethereum as the "most compliant blockchain," a trait that makes it compliant with the strict requirements of Wall Street and government for financial infrastructure. With the rise of asset tokenization, the financialization level of Ethereum will significantly increase, such as JPMorgan's stablecoin and Robinhood's token projects. Institutional funds are reshaping the landscape of the cryptocurrency market. Ben Ritchie, Managing Director of Alpha Node Global, stated: "Our view is based on the strong growth in institutional interest, particularly driven by Ethereum spot ETFs, and Ethereum's expanding role in hosting real-world assets. ” 【 03 Technology Upgrade: The Evolutionary Path of Ethereum 2.0 】 The network upgrade of Ethereum has always been a key catalyst for price trends. The Fusaka upgrade plan is scheduled to launch in December 2025, with the aim of doubling Ethereum's transaction throughput to 12000 transactions per second by expanding Blob capacity and introducing PeerDAS technology. Layer 2 expansion solutions are also flourishing. The total locked value (TVL) of Layer 2 (such as Arbitrarum and Optimism) reached $132 billion in September 2025, an increase of 22% from June. The total locked value of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has returned to $180 billion, with a stable staking yield of 4% -6%, attracting over 36 million ETH to participate in staking. Ethereum remains one of the most reliable and widely used platforms in the field of cryptography, especially in real-world applications, "emphasized Nicole DeCicco, CEO of CryptoConsultz. Macro Environment: Risk Asset Carnival in the Interest Rate Reduction Cycle Macroeconomic factors also provide a favorable environment for the cryptocurrency market. The Federal Reserve resumed interest rate cuts in September 2025, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.0% -4.25%, and hinted at two more rate cuts within the year. Historical data shows that interest rate cuts typically drive the valuation expansion of risky assets such as cryptocurrencies. For example, after the interest rate cut in March 2020, the price of Bitcoin rose by over 300% within a year. Despite significant progress and growth in the market over the past few years, Ethereum remains a altcoin that primarily follows the trend of Bitcoin, "said Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Platform. Disclaimer: The above content only represents the author's personal opinion and is intended to assist investors in understanding information related to the capital market. It does not constitute any investment advice and does not represent the position or viewpoint of AiCoin. The market is risky and investments should be made with caution.

[U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Drops Over 3 Basis Points After ADP Data Release] Odaily Planet Daily News: The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield dropped over 3 basis points to 4.117% after the release of ADP data. (Jin10)

Bitcoin and ether climbed nearly 3% each, but altcoins stole the spotlight with double-digit surges as traders bet on a fresh “altcoin season.”

[World's Largest Cryptocurrency Case: Chinese Woman Pleads Guilty in the UK, Involving 61,000 BTC (Approximately $6.75 Billion)] According to the International Business Times (IBT), Chinese national Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on September 29 at Southwark Crown Court in London to possessing criminal cryptocurrency assets. The case involves 61,000 bitcoins previously seized by UK police, valued at approximately $6.75 billion at current prices, making it the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world to date. Reportedly, between 2014 and 2017, Zhimin Qian defrauded over 128,000 victims in China through investment scams, amassing approximately £5 billion. She then converted the illicit proceeds into bitcoin and fled to the UK in 2017 to launder the money. UK police launched an investigation in 2018 and seized a digital wallet containing 61,000 bitcoins that same year. Sentencing for Zhimin Qian and her accomplices is scheduled for November 10, 2025.