The price of the world's second-largest digital asset has regained the $2,000 mark and is only $50 away from setting a new record. Institutions could be loading up on the asset, which is up 26% this week, according to analysts. From an all-time high of $40 on Feb. 23 to $13 on March 27, the average transaction fee has dropped 67 percent. According to Etherscan, gas fees for performing complex smart contract operations.