Silla Gaja predicts 2026 Ethereum: A Major Shift in Institutional Investment and the Financial Ecosystem

rugpull_ptsd · 2026-01-28T01:29:37+00:00

ether.fi CEO Mike Silagaze emphasizes that the future of Ethereum is shifting from speculation to practical finance, driven by institutional investment and innovative financial tools. By 2026, he predicts Ethereum will provide real financial functions for a large user base, marking a transition to a more mature and practical crypto ecosystem.

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2026-01-28 01:29:37

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ether.fi CEO Mike Silagaze’s recent outlook is attracting attention. This is because the future vision of Ethereum he mentioned at the beginning of last year is becoming a reality. Silagaze believes that beyond simple speculative profits, financial products that are easily accessible to ordinary users will drive Ethereum’s next growth phase.

From Speculation to Practical Finance

Evaluating 2025 as the year when large-scale institutional investment begins, Silagaze emphasized the important changes this year. While staking options through ETFs remain limited, the rapid growth of new institutional investment tools like DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) is a key point.

These changes are not just about increasing asset size. Silagaze described several institutions already invested in ether.fi as “leaders at the forefront of technological innovation,” explaining that their participation has had a tangible positive impact on Ethereum’s price increase.

New Growth Drivers Led by Institutional Funds

The rapid growth of the cryptocurrency-based financial market is attracting many companies into this field. From Silagaze’s perspective, digital finance is the core driver of Ethereum’s continued expansion. Especially as the use of stablecoins increases in global finance, the demand for Ethereum infrastructure is also bound to grow.

Unlike traditional ETFs, these on-chain financial platforms offer structures where users can directly participate in blockchain activities and earn rewards. This provides a practical participation experience different from mere asset holding.

Silagaze’s 2026 Outlook: Substantial On-Chain Financial Expansion

Ultimately, Silagaze concludes that Ethereum’s success in 2026 depends on its ability to provide substantial financial functions to a large user base. As the maturity of the financial ecosystem accelerates, cryptocurrencies will no longer be just speculative assets but will establish themselves as practical financial infrastructure.

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