Crypto Is Not in a Bear Market, Claims Tom Lee as Ethereum Activity Jumps 115%
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Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee said on-chain activity is growing fast, even as crypto prices stay flat. In a conversation at the Ondo Summit in New York, Lee shared data that challenges the idea that crypto is in a bear market.
According to Lee, Ethereum active addresses have jumped roughly 115% since June, even though ETH is trading at the same price level. Daily transactions are up 77%, total value locked in real-world assets has grown around 50%, and $23 billion has flowed in over the past 30 days.
Why Crypto Is Not Reacting to Bullish Macro Signals
Central bank easing, a weaker dollar, and global uncertainty should be working in crypto’s favor. But retail traders are placing their macro bets elsewhere.
Lee noted that the two most talked-about tickers on Wall Street Bets right now are silver and gold. Without price momentum, crypto’s typical rally cycle has not kicked in.
The feedback loop that drives prices higher needs upward movement to start, and that has been missing.
Quantum Risk Is Already Moving Big Money
Lee also addressed quantum computing, a risk that is shaping institutional decisions. He pointed out that a Galaxy Digital client recently reduced a $9 billion position partly over quantum concerns.
He said Ethereum is better equipped to handle this because its 6-month upgrade cycle allows it to build quantum resistance over time. Bitcoin’s governance structure makes it harder to adapt quickly.
Lee added that once Bitcoin lays out a clear plan for quantum resistance, much of the institutional hesitation should ease.
Also Read: Is Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Computing? CoinShares Data Says Yes For Now
The Bigger Picture
Lee described the current market as a transition phase. Crypto is moving away from its early era of leverage and FOMO toward a future built on stablecoins, AI agents, and institutional infrastructure.
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