CoinMarketCap<\/a> is still in the low 40s \u2014 below the 75 mark often used to confirm a true altcoin season \u2014 Coinbase believes the signs are lining up for a potential shift as September approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBig Money Moving to Ethereum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coinbase says much of the momentum comes from rising institutional demand for Ethereum. Digital asset treasuries now hold nearly 3 million ETH, which is just over 2% of the total supply. One company, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, bought 1.15 million ETH this year alone, backed by a massive $20 billion fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Ethereum hype has spilled into related tokens like Arbitrum (ARB), Ethena (ENA), Lido DAO (LDO), and Optimism (OP). Lido has been the star performer, jumping 58% so far this month. Coinbase notes that LDO is a popular way to gain ETH exposure through liquid staking, and recent SEC guidance \u2014 suggesting certain liquid staking services may not be treated as securities \u2014 has likely fueled the rally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liquidity Is Coming Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coinbase also points to a record $7.2 trillion sitting in U.S. money market funds as a potential source of fresh capital. With the U.S. Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates in September and October, the lower yields could push more retail investors toward crypto and other riskier assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their liquidity index \u2014 which measures stablecoin issuance, trading activity, and order book depth \u2014 is on the rise again after six months of decline. This recovery could accelerate with clearer regulations around stablecoins and digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Coinbase stops short of declaring that altcoin season is officially here, it sees a strong setup for the months ahead. With Bitcoin dominance slipping, Ethereum attracting big institutional money, and liquidity improving, the stage may be set for a major altcoin rally in Q3 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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