- Eigenlayer’s EIGEN surges 32%, signaling rising adoption of Ethereum restaking.
- ZKsync’s ZK token jumps 30% as zero-knowledge rollups gain strong investor traction.
- DeFi tokens like SUSHI, ETHFI, and STRK rally alongside Ethereum’s growing momentum.
As Ethereum continues its upward momentum, investor attention is rapidly shifting to tokens within its ecosystem many of which are now posting eye-catching gains. While ETH itself has seen solid growth, ecosystem tokens like EIGEN, ZK, and SUSHI are delivering double-digit percentage increases in a matter of hours.
This wave of price action reflects not just speculative interest, but also renewed confidence in Ethereum-based protocols amid rising network activity and liquidity flows. With macro sentiment around crypto improving and Ethereum’s network upgrades underway, ecosystem tokens are emerging as key beneficiaries of this renewed enthusiasm.
Ethereum ecosystem tokens are exploding.$EIGEN → 32%$SUSHI → 20%$ETHFI → 19%$FLUID → 15%$STRK → 14% $ZK → 30%
— Crypto Aman (@cryptoamanclub) May 9, 2025
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Strong Momentum for EIGEN and ZKsync
Leading the rally, Eigenlayer’s native token, EIGEN, jumped a remarkable 32% in a single day. The token is currently priced at $1.20, with a trading volume exceeding $315 million.
This surge follows a 23.4% increase over the past week, placing Eigenlayer’s market cap at approximately $329.6 million. Such momentum signals rising adoption of restaking protocols and growing trust in Eigenlayer’s role within Ethereum’s security layer.
ZKsync, another standout performer, surged by 30% in 24 hours to reach $0.069. With over 3.7 billion tokens in circulation and $92 million in daily trading volume, ZK’s market cap now sits at $255.5 million.
The token’s performance reflects growing excitement around zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups a core scaling solution for Ethereum. As layer-2 technologies gain traction, tokens like ZK are drawing more attention from institutional and retail investors alike.
SUSHI, ETHFI, FLUID, and STRK Ride the Wave
Other ecosystem tokens are not far behind. SUSHI, the governance token of SushiSwap, climbed nearly 20% to reach $0.77. Its 24-hour trading volume topped $85 million, and the market cap is now around $147.7 million. Despite past challenges, SushiSwap remains a key decentralized exchange, and its token is riding the wave of revived DeFi interest.
Ether.fi (ETHFI) posted a 19% daily gain to settle at $0.69, while Fluid (FLUID), known for its liquidity protocol, gained 15% to hit $4.79. Starknet’s token STRK rose 14% to $0.17, supported by strong trading volume and a market cap surpassing $520 million, with 3.1 billion circulating.
