Ethereum advanced to about $2,600 during 8 July trading, extending a rally that has gathered pace in recent sessions. Some market commentators said momentum could carry the token toward $2,800 later in the week, underscoring renewed risk appetite in digital-asset markets. Activity on rival blockchain Solana also accelerated, with the network seeing a 631% increase in holders of real-world-asset tokens over the past month. The pickup in both price and user metrics highlights broader interest in alternative blockchain applications beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading.