ETHEREUM HEADED TO $5K AS ACTIVITY, INSTITUTIONAL DEMAND GROWS

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Crypto analysts predict Ethereum could reach $5,000, driven by strong institutional demand evidenced by $2 billion in cumulative ETF inflows and increased network activity averaging 6.5-7.5 million daily transactions. The analysts point to bullish fundamentals including growing ETH burns since September, total value locked reaching $77 billion (led by Lido, Aave, and EigenLayer), and renewed market optimism following the U.S. presidential election results, with Trump's potential crypto-friendly policies sparking hopes for a DeFi sector revival.