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Ethereum Coinbase Premium Index Hits Highest Level Since October 2025
Over the past two days, Coinbase Premium Index data for Ethereum shows a significant increase in the premium on Coinbase compared to Binance. The index reached approximately 0.055, its highest level since October 2025, before subsequently retreating to around 0.006. This suggests a decline in the premium and a slowdown in buying momentum following a surge in strong institutional demand. The Coinbase Premium Index is a key indicator of institutional demand. When Ethereum trades at a higher premium on Coinbase compared to Binance, it typically signals increased demand from institutional investors, particularly in the U.S. market. Recently, the index’s rise to 0.055 reflected a significant influx of institutional liquidity. Ethereum traded at a higher price on Coinbase than on Binance, indicating increased institutional investor activity and stronger demand for Ethereum during this period. However, the index later retreated to around 0.006, indicating a relative slowdown in institutional demand during the current period. This decline reflects a narrowing price gap between Coinbase and Binance, suggesting reduced buying momentum from institutional investors following the previous surge.