Hedera (HBAR) has strengthened its institutional adoption strategy by gaining exposure through a U.S. ETF, becoming the third cryptocurrency to achieve this milestone. Since its inception in 2018, Hedera has differentiated itself from other Layer 1 blockchains with a focus on speed, security, and a governance council comprising 39 global firms, including Google and IBM. The network is also making strides in real-world asset tokenization and enterprise DeFi, supported by partnerships with BitGo and Axelar. These developments underscore Hedera's commitment to expanding its institutional and enterprise use cases, setting a robust foundation for future growth.