Following comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Ethereum’s price is struggling as it fails to validate a clear upward trend. On April 16, during a speech in Chicago, Powell stated that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to lower interest rates, highlighting a cautious “wait-and-see” approach that depends on further economic data....Read More
TL;DR A growing number of various investors have continued to dispose of their ETH holdings, which could spell further trouble for the asset. With its price already struggling well at $1,600, the question remains – what’s next for the second-largest cryptocurrency? Galaxy, Whales, Institutions Offload The landscape around Ethereum is not favorable at all, not...Read More
Ethereum has seen strong buying interest recently after breaking through some key resistance levels. Its market dominance is growing, especially now that Bitcoin has bounced back above $85,000. On top of that, several on-chain indicators are showing positive signs, suggesting growing bullish momentum as Ethereum moves near a descending resistance line. However, a drop in...Read More
The crypto market is stabilizing as Bitcoin (BTC) recovers above $85K, with Ethereum and XRP prices maintaining above $1,500 and $2 respectively. This comes after China announced new tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products. Additionally, this week’s CPI and PPI data came below expectation, boosting the...Read More
The 90-day tariff pause by the U.S. President has boosted the overall cryptocurrency market, especially the price of Ethereum (ETH), which has gained over 13% in an upward rally. This positive momentum in the crypto market follows a prolonged period of downward movement. Ethereum (ETH) Current Price Momentum At press time, the price of Ethereum...Read More
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade has now been scheduled to go live on the mainnet on May 7, 2025. The announcement was made during a call held by the blockchain’s core developers on April 3. Technical Challenges Pectra is one of Ethereum’s most significant upgrades since the network’s transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism in 2022. It...Read More
Despite the bearish market sentiment, crypto whales are showing strong interest in Ethereum (ETH). Data from the blockchain-based transaction tracker Lookonchain reveals that ETH whales are on a buying spree. Whales Buy 15,563 ETH Amid Price Crash In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), it was revealed that a crypto whale who previously bought...Read More
The crypto market is navigating turbulent waters as it attempts to rebound from the shockwaves caused by President Donald Trump’s newly imposed global tariffs. While traditional markets initially saw investors fleeing to gold and silver, pushing the former to a record $3,168, digital assets are now showing slight signs of recovery, with Solana (SOL), Ethereum...Read More
Ye Zhang, co-founder of Layer 2 smart contract platform Scroll, has sharply criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. In a series of tweets on X, the exec called “tarriffing Layer 2s” “one of the most toxic ideas” for the blockchain’s future. Ye Zhang Opposes L2 Fees Zhang argued that such a...Read More
After experiencing 4 red months in a row, the minor rise in the Ethereum (ETH) price raises hopes of a green quarter ahead. In the times when the markets continue to display some uncertainty ahead of Trump’s new tariffs, the second largest token is displaying strength. While the lower targets at $1500 continue to remain...Read More
The first quarter of 2025 has delivered a stark divergence in asset performance, with Ethereum (ETH) plunging to depths not seen since the collapse of FTX while gold has surged to record highs. As global markets brace for potential economic turbulence, crypto investors are left wondering whether this week, marked by key geopolitical events, could...Read More
Ether’s (ETH) underperformance as an asset has continued to spark criticism and speculation in the crypto community, with many expressing their displeasure at the Ethereum network’s current trajectory. Quinn Thompson, founder of the discretionary macro hedge fund Lekker Capital, insists that ETH is now completely dead as an investment. While some analysts and market participants...Read More
Following a successful deployment on the Hoodi testnet, developers are gearing up to launch the Pectra upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet in the next 32 days. According to a tweet by Ethereum developer Terence Tsao, the Pectra upgrade is scheduled to go live on April 30, pending full confirmation at the next developers’ meeting. This...Read More
Ethereum (ETH) is staring down what could be its worst-ever first quarter in history, with returns for the cryptocurrency dropping over 6% so far this month alone. Analysts have chalked down this poor performance to persistent selling pressure, diminishing network usage, and falling active addresses. Ethereum Faces Mounting Pressure Recent data from CryptoRank show ETH’s...Read More
While the crypto market struggles with the ongoing correction, some sectors are still seeing notable development activity. One of them is the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. A tweet by the on-chain intelligence platform Santiment has revealed the top ten DeFi projects by development. These projects include leading entities like the decentralized blockchain oracle network Chainlink...Read More
Amid Ethereum’s (ETH) continuous price drop, whales and long-term holders have seized the opportunity to buy the dip. On March 21, 2025, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment reported that during the ongoing price decline, crypto enthusiasts have significantly accumulated ETH tokens, leaving only 8.97 million ETH on exchanges, which indicates a bullish trend. Source: Santiment...Read More
Coinbase has released its first Ethereum Validator Performance Report, providing a detailed breakdown of its staking operations. It shows that the platform operates 120,000 validators, with 3.84 million ETH staked to them, representing 11.42% of the total staked supply. An additional 581,500 ETH is also staked through its partners. 99.75% Validator Uptime and Zero Slashing...Read More
After consolidating for a week, Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for massive upside momentum. On March 18, 2025, the overall cryptocurrency market has started witnessing a price surge once again. Amid this, ETH has reached the upper boundary of its consolidation and is on the verge of a breakout....Read More
Russia has reportedly turned to cryptocurrencies to facilitate its oil trade with India and China, using digital assets to circumvent Western sanctions. While fiat currencies like the UAE dirham still dominate the majority of transactions, digital assets are becoming a small but growing component of the country’s energy trade. Deepening Crypto Adoption The development was...Read More
Deutsche Boerse’s post-trade unit, Clearstream, announced that it will introduce crypto custody and settlement services for institutional clients later this year. The services will be provided through its majority-owned subsidiary, Crypto Finance, which will act as a sub-custodian. Clearstream’s Offering According to a Bloomberg report, Clearstream will offer custody services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum...Read More
The largest altcoin by market cap has been among the biggest underperformers during the late 2024/early 2025 bull run, which saw many assets, including BTC, chart fresh peaks. ETH’s most recent performance has been even more painful, as the asset dumped to its lowest level since November 2023 at under $1,800. The question raised now...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering classifying XRP as a commodity rather than a security. This discussion is said to have emerged amid ongoing settlement negotiations between the agency and Ripple Labs, potentially signaling a shift in its regulatory stance. SEC Weighs XRP’s Commodity Status According to insiders cited by senior...Read More
Earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly plunged to a four-month low of under $77,000, giving gold advocate Peter Schiff another opportunity to ridicule crypto holders. With Ethereum (ETH) also hitting a 17-month low, slipping below $1,800, the outspoken economist didn’t hold back, questioning the logic behind the U.S. government holding cryptocurrencies as reserve assets....Read More
For the third week in a row, digital asset investment products have seen investors pull out funds. This past week alone marked a historic $2.9 billion in outflows which pushed the cumulative figure to $3.8 billion over three weeks. CoinShares stated that this reversal is likely influenced by the recent security incident at Bybit, hawkish...Read More
The crypto markets witnessed huge volatility in the past couple of days, which increased the global market capitalization to above $3 trillion. Bitcoin’s price surged above $95,000, which prevented the price from falling from an extended bearish trend. While Solana’s price failed to rise above $180, the Ethereum price faced rejection and entered back into...Read More
Ethereum co-founder and CEO of Consensys – Joseph Lubin – announced that Consensys and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached an agreement in principle to dismiss the securities enforcement case concerning MetaMask. The case, which targeted Consensys’ popular cryptocurrency wallet, is expected to be formally closed pending approval by the agency. SEC...Read More
Following a period of notable gains, the crypto market experienced a significant decline, creating uncertainty in February. The market crash, which saw investors lose billions, left many reeling, particularly after the sharp crash in the last week, referred to by some analysts as the ‘Trump-dump.’ Despite this, increased activity by major investors, or ‘whales,’ around...Read More
Crypto traders are showing peak confidence in buying the latest market dip, but Santiment data suggests this optimism may be a prelude to more price drops. According to the on-chain analytics platform, discussions about “buying the dip” have reached their highest level in seven months, driven by Bitcoin’s plunge below $80,000. Looking for a True...Read More
The cryptocurrency market is facing intense fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), with sentiment around several top assets at extreme bearish levels. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Solana (SOL) have all suffered significant declines, pushing traders into panic mode, but history suggests a potential bottom may be near. Market Sentiment Hits Rock Bottom According...Read More
On Feb. 25, Aya Miyaguchi announced her transition from Executive Director to President of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), a decision she made a year ago. “These past few weeks have illuminated something profound about Ethereum — a truth that becomes clearest in moments of tension when debates arise over the network’s performance or ETH’s market...Read More
