“Ethereum has become the leader of the crypto market rally, with institutional adoption strengthening this trend,” said LVRG Research director Nick Ruck. He noted that breaking the $4,600 mark reflects investor confidence, while Bitcoin maintains steady demand, holding near $119,000. U.S. President Donald Trump gave the market an additional boost by instructing regulators to explore the possibility of including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. According to analysts, while BTC’s volatility remains at record lows, ETH’s short-term volatility has risen significantly, indicating expectations for more active moves and a likely further rise in Ether.