ZRO is pumping due to unprecedented institutional adoption. Citadel Securities made a strategic token investment, Cathie Wood purchased ZRO and is joining the advisory board (calling it the "better opportunity"), while Tether and ICE (NYSE parent) are backing LayerZero's infrastructure. The catalyst is "Zero"—a new institutional-grade L1 blockchain launching Fall 2026 with 2M TPS. This isn't retail FOMO; it's traditional finance writing checks. Technically, ZRO broke key Fibonacci levels, sits at $2.50 resistance, and volume surged 410% to $491M with $122M open interest—fresh capital entering. The Binance ZRO/BTC pair delisting caused brief panic but was simply a low-liquidity cleanup; ZRO/USDT remains fully active.
The Feb 20 token unlock (~$50M) is the only near-term risk, but institutional demand appears strong enough to absorb supply. With a Golden Cross imminent and spot inflows confirming accumulation, this pump has structural legs—not just hype. Break above $2.50 targets $2.75–$3.00 next. LayerZero is positioning as the Internet of Money for TradFi, and this rally reflects a lasting institutional premium.
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