Ether (ETH) surged last week, buoyed by new US crypto laws and rising institutional interest. The Genius Act and Clarity Act, recently signed into law, have provided regulatory clarity, enhancing Ethereum's role in tokenization and stablecoins. The ETH/BTC ratio increased by 27%, reflecting a shift towards altcoins. Institutional demand is poised to grow with the expected launch of ETH staking ETFs, potentially adding $20-30 billion annually. The Ethereum network now hosts 50% of the stablecoin market cap, valued at $140 billion, and 55% of tokenized asset value. Derivative markets showed strong demand, with open interest climbing by $6 billion, while Ether ETPs attracted $2.1 billion in inflows. Analysts suggest ETH could evolve into a Store of Value akin to Bitcoin, driven by institutional capital and staking yields.