Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) remains in a sideways range, but rising ETF inflows, whale accumulation, ETF applications are fueling speculation of a major rally.

The Swiss digital asset bank is challenging mainstream enthusiasm for crypto ETFs, citing traditional finance's limitations.

Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: BCH), Ethereum Classic (CRYPTO: ETC) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) are all trading higher Monday afternoon. Shares of several altcoins are rising amid strength in Bitcoin.

Since validators take risks through their exposure to the underlying asset, investors shouldn't buy crypto solely for its potential APR, Perfumo said. "But if you have conviction in Ethereum over ...