Yigit Taha OZTURK 
On November 10, Ethereum reached $3,200, hitting its highest level since August, while Bitcoin also surpassed $79,000, reaching an all-time high. The increase in Bitcoin’s price followed Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, which also boosted Ethereum.
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum‘s market cap now stands at around $383 billion, marking a 5% increase. With this value, Ethereum has surpassed Bank of America’s market cap by nearly $40 billion. Bank of America’s market cap currently sits at $346 billion.
Ethereum surpassing Bank of America‘s market cap signals a shift in financial market dynamics. Blockchain technology is starting to surpass traditional finance systems. Decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto assets are rapidly gaining popularity.
Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering listing the first options tied to spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development signals that Ethereum could continue to gain value in the future.
Inflationary Trend Emerges
Last week, as Bitcoin reached $79,650, Ethereum experienced significant price movement. However, in the past seven days, Ethereum‘s supply has increased rapidly, indicating an annual inflation rate of 0.424%. While Ethereum showed a deflationary trend earlier in October, it has now returned to an inflationary pattern.
According to data from Ultrasound.money, Ethereum‘s annual burn rate is 452,000 ETH, while the issuance rate is 957,000 ETH—nearly double the burn rate. This leads to an annual supply increase of 0.42%, creating uncertainty about the future of digital assets.
The Future of DeFi and Crypto Assets
Ethereum‘s rise represents more than just the value increase of a single cryptocurrency; it reflects the growing adoption of blockchain technology and the expansion of DeFi. Traditional financial institutions are falling behind blockchain-based finance, and investors are increasingly turning to decentralized systems. Crypto assets are continuing to shape the future of DeFi.
As the leader in this transformation, Ethereum is playing a critical role. Its surpassing of Bank of America‘s market cap is a symbolic sign of the ongoing transformation of the financial system. As cryptocurrencies continue to gain adoption, it is expected that decentralized finance will eventually surpass traditional finance.
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