ETH Breaks Above $2,600, Up 3.66% in 24 Hours

A single exchange print above a round number is a thin basis for a trend call, but ETH reclaiming this level matters mainly as a sentiment marker for the broader altcoin complex, which has struggled to hold rallies. The read-through is largely to RWA and DeFi tokens that trade as high-beta proxies on ETH direction. What's worth watching is whether this holds into the next session or fades as a wick, and whether spot volume confirms the move rather than a single venue's quote.