BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) rapidly achieved $10 billion in assets, becoming the third-fastest ETF to reach this milestone in just 251 days. This growth follows initial skepticism surrounding the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs last year. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy is seeking to raise as much as $2.5 billion through a preferred stock offering to increase its Bitcoin holdings, currently valued at $70.6 billion. This move comes amid ongoing class-action lawsuits related to previous offerings. In contrast, MARA Holdings saw a 12% decline in stock price following its announcement to raise $950 million, primarily for operational costs rather than solely for Bitcoin purchases. Analyst opinions suggest this price dip may be temporary, with an upgrade from sell to neutral based on Bitcoin's performance. The article also touches on market dynamics, highlighting significant movements of Bitcoin in and out of exchanges, as well as discussions about the evolving role of cryptocurrency in traditional finance.

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