Ethereum News Today: Institutions Stockpile ETH as Maxi Doge Presale Captures Retail Hype

Ethereum's price trajectory in October 2025 has drawn significant attention as on-chain metrics and institutional activity suggest a potential recovery. Exchange-held ETH supply has fallen to levels last seen in 2016, driven by institutional accumulation and staking inflows . Analysts attribute this trend to three factors: cold storage transfers, staking rewards incentivizing long-term holding, and reduced selling pressure as holders anticipate higher prices . Weekly decentralized exchange (DEX) volume surged 47% to $33.9 billion, reinforcing bullish sentiment . Historical patterns also support optimism, with ETH averaging 4.77% gains in October, potentially pushing prices toward $4,300 from current levels .

Standard Chartered has revised its 2025 ETH target to $7,500, citing record ETF buying and stablecoin growth following the GENIUS Act . Institutional confidence is further underscored by ETFs and treasury companies acquiring 3.8% of circulating ETH since June, double Bitcoin's fastest accumulation rate during the 2024 election cycle . However, analysts caution that even aggressive targets like $7,500 represent a 75% gain from current levels, limiting upside compared to early-stage presales.

Concurrent with Ethereum's rally, the Maxi Doge presale has attracted investor interest, raising over $2.5 million as of late October. This meme-inspired project emphasizes community-driven growth and utility, including deflationary mechanics, staking, and charitable initiatives . Priced at $0.0005 during its presale, Maxi Doge's tokenomics allocate 50% to presale, 30% to liquidity, and 10% to team/development, aiming to reward early adopters while funding ecosystem expansion . Analysts highlight its potential for exponential returns, particularly if adoption scales and it secures exchange listings .

Ethereum's technical setup remains mixed. While whale accumulation and staking lockups reduce circulating supply, short-term risks persist. A breakdown below $4,300 could trigger a deeper correction toward $4,070 or $3,820, aligning with previous correction cycles . Conversely, a close above $4,620 may validate an ascending triangle breakout, targeting $4,870–$5,130 . Institutional demand remains robust, with 1.8 million ETH transferred into cold storage in recent weeks, and $170 billion staked, yielding 3.8–4.1% annually .

The broader macroeconomic environment introduces uncertainty. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) surged to 99.00, and elevated Treasury yields dampen risk assets . However, ETH's relative strength against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC ratio at 0.036) suggests it outperforms smaller altcoins despite market-wide corrections . If Bitcoin rises toward $150,000, Ethereum could reach $8,600–$9,000 under a 35% BTC market cap ratio .

Long-term projections remain bullish. DeFi Report's multi-metric model estimates Ethereum's next cycle peak between $8,500 and $11,000, depending on its deviation from the 200-week moving average . A price-to-realized ratio of 2.9, akin to past cycle peaks, implies a target near $8,700 . With the Pectra upgrade scheduled for early 2026 and Layer-2 adoption accelerating, Ethereum's structural strength positions it for continued growth.

[1] Ethereum Price Prediction October 2025: ETH Targets $4,300 as Exchange Supply Hits 9-Year Low (https://coincentral.com/ethereum-price-prediction-october-2025-eth-targets-4300-as-exchange-supply-hits-9-year-low/)

[2] Ethereum Price Forecast - ETH-USD Rebounds from $4,330 as Whales Add $4B (https://www.tradingnews.com/news/ethereum-price-forecast-eth-usd-rebounds-from-4330-usd)

[6] Maxi Doge Token – Presale Opportunity & Project Overview (https://en-maxidoge.com/)