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Wall Street’s tipping point is imminent, according to Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum. And with it coins like WEPE crypto might enjoy the spoils.

With institutional demand for digital assets like BTC ▲0.88% and ETH ▲2.85%  climbing rapidly, Lubin predicts the legacy financial system will soon stake its claim in the decentralized finance revolution.

Lubin says the traditional financial system reaching an inflection point, one that leans heavily toward blockchain technology.

Institutional Demand Fuels Crypto Momentum

Lubin sees what most already suspect: Wall Street’s finally warming up to crypto, Ethereum in particular. With corporations stashing BTC and ETH into their treasuries and billions flooding into ETH spot ETFs, the writing’s on the wall.

“Institutions chase growth,” Lubin said. “And crypto’s delivering.” If current momentum holds, the next phase of ETH adoption might be driven less by retail and more by suits in lower Manhattan.

ex-Goldman Sachs tech exec

Ethereum co-founder

now he's gonna drop $425M into ETH via publicly-listed SBET vehicle on Nasdaq

Joseph Lubin is not just gonna be the Michael Saylor for ETH, but i'll bet he's gonna help bring Ethereum and its apps to all of Wall Street

— DCinvestor (@iamDCinvestor) May 29, 2025

While Wall Street’s entry into DeFi appears inevitable, Lubin believes the crypto space has a critical role to play in fostering this transition. Builders, he says, must continue driving innovation and making blockchain technology accessible to the masses.

“It’s on us to get them excited about DeFi. We need to innovate, grow the ecosystem, and widen mainstream adoption,” Lubin stated.

The challenge ahead, according to Lubin, is not just capturing Wall Street’s interest but ensuring the broader financial system embraces the decentralized ethos. This means creating user-friendly solutions and pushing the boundaries of what DeFi an achieve.

Ethereum and the Rise of WEPE Crypto

The Ethereum network has proven to be fertile ground for growth, and its recent price movements suggest a bullish phase may be on the horizon. Spot ETH ETFs have seen over $3.85 billion in inflows as of mid-June, reflecting Wall Street’s growing appetite.

Adding to Ethereum’s momentum are projects like Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE). With a dedicated community and initiatives like its Alpha Chat private trading hub and upcoming NFT collection, WEPE exemplifies how grassroots innovation can energize the blockchain ecosystem.

Beneath the absurdist humor and cartoon tokenomics, WEPE’s latest NFT drop is trying something more calculated by democratizing market intelligence.

Through token-based access, the team’s offering perks like signals, tools, and a curated inner circle. It’s Ethereum’s answer to a Reddit-GME styled movement.

The Road Ahead for Wall Street and DeFi

Traditional finance and crypto are inching closer to a collision course, with Ethereum leading the charge and projects like WEPE carving out bold new directions. The barriers holding Wall Street at bay are shrinking.

It’s no longer a question of if Wall Street joins DeFi, but how soon they pull the trigger.

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