Can Ethereum (ETH) break through the $4000 barrier and become the focus of the crypto assets market? Looking back at the recent market trends, it is not difficult to see the significant impact of policy factors on the market.

The executive order signed by Trump allows Crypto Assets to be included in 401(k) pension plans, a move that could introduce about $9 trillion in potential investments. If only 1% of pensions flow into the crypto market, its size will be 1.5 times that of the current ETF size. More importantly, this portion of funds is usually held long-term, providing stability to the market.

Looking at the recent three occasions when ETH approached 4000 USD: The first time was in March 2024, driven by the spot ETF, when Bitcoin broke through 70,000 USD and ETH reached 4100 USD. The second time was at the end of 2024 when Trump's election caused a market surge, with Bitcoin breaking through 100,000 USD and ETH again nearing 4100 USD. The third time was when Bitcoin set a new high of 123,000 USD, and ETH similarly touched around 4100 USD.

It is worth noting that, despite Bitcoin reaching new highs multiple times, ETH has always failed to break through its historical peak. However, this time may be different. With the market sentiment high and the optimism of Wall Street bigwigs like Tom Lee, favorable conditions have been created for ETH to break through the $4000 mark.

However, there is also uncertainty in the market. Short selling pressure is beginning to emerge, which may pose resistance to the rise of ETH. The coming week will be critical, and we will witness whether ETH can break through this important threshold, bringing new breakthroughs to the Crypto Assets market.

Regardless of the outcome, the performance of ETH will have a profound impact on the entire Crypto Assets market. Investors should closely monitor market trends, analyze rationally, and make cautious decisions.