ETHE is trading at $18.18, up 7.38% in pre-market after the U.S. Treasury expanded long-term bond buybacks from $2 billion to at least $4 billion.
- The move lowered long-end yields and improved risk appetite; Ethereum broke above $2,000 amid crypto short liquidations and renewed ETF demand.
- Softer yields and a weaker dollar supported overnight digital-asset strength; relatively steady equity futures reinforced the move.
- The catalyst followed ETHEβs $16.93 close on August 19, 2026, when it gained 9.86%.