During the period, there has been rising transaction activity, stronger on-chain engagement, and continued growth in key sectors that appear to be strengthening investors’ conviction in the network’s long-term value.
Consolidation phases are sometimes a positive reaction as they can precede upside movement. Waidmann noted that the longer the consolidation phase, the bigger the move out of it will be. What makes this period interesting is the increased network performance that is coinciding with the current momentum.
ETH Dominating DeFi And LendingThis is due to the depth of its collateral markets, oracle infrastructure, and surviving multiple market crashes. Such development leads to the creation of a trust premium that newer chains cannot quickly replicate, particularly for the largest allocators whose risk tolerance is the lowest.
