1. Ethereum surges over 9% against Bitcoin in a week, reaching above $3,600.

  2. Large-scale investors show strong bullish sentiment, investing millions in Ethereum.

  3. DeFi on Ethereum and its layer-2 solutions witness substantial growth post-DenCn upgrade.

  4. Analyst Peter Brandt anticipates a potential 100% surge for Solana compared to Ethereum.

  5. Solana's projected rise towards $400 positions it as a direct challenger to Ethereum.

Whales’ Confidence in Ethereum:

Recent insights from Spot on Chain reveal two unidentified whales entering the Ethereum market with a significant purchase of 11,700 ETH from Binance, valued at approximately $40 million. This move occurred shortly after another pair of whales spent $35 million in stablecoins to acquire 10,322 ETH. Speculation suggests these actions may have contributed to driving Ethereum's price above $3,400, indicating strong confidence from these whales in Ethereum's future prospects.

Growth Across the Ethereum Ecosystem:

Data from Defillama highlights substantial rallies in the Total Value Locked (TVL) across the entire Ethereum ecosystem over the past week. Ethereum's TVL surged by 12.38%, Arbitrum by 5.62%, Polygon by 4.76%, and Base by an impressive 30%. Behind this growth lies a surge in transactions on Ethereum layer 2 solutions following the Dencun upgrade, indicating significant activity and development within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Ethereum's Challenge from Solana:

Veteran trader Peter Brandt's analysis suggests that Solana could potentially double its value against Ethereum. Brandt's tweet points to a critical resistance point in the SOL/ETH chart, with a potential breakout indicating a 100% spike for Solana against Ethereum. This could see Solana reaching $377.72, surpassing Ethereum in terms of price movement. As the market navigates the upcoming bull cycle, the question arises whether Ethereum can maintain its dominance or if Solana will emerge as a direct challenger in the future.

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