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Ether at 1692 Why Institutional Demand Isnt Following
Ether is trading around $1,692 on June 23, 2026, down more than 1% over the past five days, while Bitcoin holds near $63,000. The divergence is not just price — it's structural. This episode examines why institutional demand for Ether is failing to materialise despite strong on-chain activity and a growing ecosystem of layer-2 solutions. Lucas and Luna break down the data: Ethereum futures open interest has lagged Bitcoin's recovery by 37% since March; the CME Ether-to-Bitcoin ratio is at a two-year low; and the upcoming Pectra upgrade faces scepticism from allocators who see…
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