According to @1HowardWu, while Ethereum is positioned to capture a significant portion of traditional finance on-chain due to its deep liquidity and institutional familiarity, a critical obstacle remains: institutional finance's need for privacy. Howard Wu notes that no bank or major financial institution will fully transition on-chain without robust privacy features, which Ethereum currently lacks. This implies that, despite the growing trend of tokenized assets and DeFi integration, further technological advancements—such as privacy layers or zero-knowledge proofs—will be essential for large-scale institutional adoption. Traders should closely monitor developments in Ethereum privacy solutions, as their implementation could trigger significant capital inflows and impact ETH and related DeFi tokens. (Source: @1HowardWu Twitter, May 23, 2025)

According to @CryptoQuant, Ethereum's institutional adoption in 2024 extends beyond ETFs, as the network solidifies its leadership in real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins. Data shows that major financial institutions are leveraging Ethereum for tokenizing traditional assets, resulting in a 32% year-over-year increase in RWA-related transactions (source: DefiLlama, June 2024). Additionally, Ethereum hosts over 70% of the stablecoin market capitalization, with USDT and USDC transfers reaching record highs this quarter (source: Glassnode, June 2024). These concrete metrics underline Ethereum's growing influence and liquidity, signaling strong trading opportunities for both RWAs and stablecoin-related assets.