According to Lennix Lai, OKX Chief Commercial Officer, institutional demand is driving ETH towards $3,000, with ETH accounting for 45.2% of perpetual futures trading volume compared to BTC's 38.1%. Glassnode analysts report that long-term BTC holders are accumulating despite realizing $930 million daily profits, indicating strong institutional conviction. Presto Research highlights Tron's $6 billion net stablecoin inflows in May, while Ethereum and Solana faced outflows. Scott Duke Kominers, a16z Crypto Research Partner, argues that crypto blockchains are essential for AI agent economies, enabling cross-system transactions. DappRadar analysts note a decline in Web3 gaming investment to $9 million due to a lack of engaging gameplay.

According to Lennix Lai, institutional demand is making ETH's rise to $3,000 increasingly likely, with ETH derivatives volume at 45.2% surpassing BTC's 38.1% on OKX, driven by its role in bridging DeFi and TradFi. Glassnode analysts report long-term BTC holders are accumulating despite volatility, with over $930 million in daily profits not triggering sell-offs, indicating strong institutional conviction. CryptoQuant notes stablecoin reserves hit a record $228 billion, with Tron leading inflows due to its efficiency. Scott Duke Kominers argues blockchain technology is essential for interoperable AI agent economies, enabling transactions without human intervention. DappRadar highlights that Web3 gaming faces investment declines to $9 million in May, attributed to a lack of engaging gameplay.