Ethereum has been facing a challenging period, with its price falling by nearly 10% over the past week. The cryptocurrency briefly surpassed the $1,900 mark but was unable to maintain momentum and is fighting to remain above it now. This price drop follows a broader trend of market volatility, which has raised concerns about its...Read More
Ethereum continues to lead in terms of stablecoins and tokenization, with its stablecoin supply reaching a whopping $130 billion and tokenized treasuries such as BUIDL surpassing $1.8 billion in assets. However, despite this liquidity surge, activity on Ethereum has declined compared to previous years. In fact, ether’s performance weakened further in Q1, as the ETH/BTC...Read More
The first quarter of 2025 ended on a sour note, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posting their weakest quarterly performance in nearly a decade. Data from the crypto futures trading and information platform CoinGlass shows that last quarter was the worst Q1 BTC and ETH have posted since 2018. On a monthly basis, March...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
Ethereum’s (ETH) underperformance in the last four months has raised speculation about the asset’s overall potential in this bull cycle. Investors are wondering which would be the right move—selling their ETH for other cryptocurrencies to avoid further losses or loading up on the asset in anticipation of future gains. On-chain analyst Ali Martinez has offered...Read More
The crypto market witnessed a trend reversal during the past week, especially within the United States spot scene. This reversal extended to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF); however, Ethereum products were unaffected. According to data from CoinGlass, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows every trading day for the past week, while Ethereum ETFs continued seeing outflows....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
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 price of ether (ETH) has been steadily declining for months, with this plunge taking a turn for the worse recently. However, the market intelligence firm IntoTheBlock found that the latest dip did not trigger huge liquidations compared to previous events. According to an IntoTheBlock tweet, ETH liquidations have remained relatively moderate despite the cryptocurrency...Read More
Ethereum has been on a steady downtrend since mid-December. Over the past three months, it has experienced record levels of active selling, losing over 50% as its price dropped from $3,993 to the current level of under $1,900. But there could be an opportunity for buyers. Ethereum Hits Oversold Zone Qiao Wang, a prominent figure...Read More
Ethereum (ETH) continues to struggle as its price remains in a steep decline amidst a broader market drawdown. The leading altcoin has dropped by more than 48% from its mid-December 2024 high above $4,000 to a current value of $2,068. While prices trend downward, significant accumulation by whales points to a contrasting sentiment building in...Read More
After eight consecutive days of net outflows, some in an extreme manner, the spot Bitcoin ETFs finally saw some relief on Friday. However, the same cannot be said about the Ethereum counterparties, as they extended their negative streak to seven days in a row. BTC ETFs: The Bad and Minor Good The US-based spot Bitcoin...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
Bybit suffered a significant security breach last Friday, losing 401K ETH – worth around $1.4 billion – in one of the largest crypto heists in history. The attack has been widely attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking entity responsible for multiple high-profile crypto thefts. Despite the breach, Bybit swiftly replenished its...Read More
Ethereum is facing its worst February in years, with prices plummeting as low as 25% amid mounting uncertainty. The cryptocurrency dumped to a multi-week low of just over $2,300 hours ago before staging a minor recovery. A Red February According to Spot on Chain, February is usually a bullish month for ETH, with only one...Read More
Ethereum prices displayed resilience over the weekend, rapidly bouncing back from a slump following the massive hack of the Bybit crypto exchange. The asset slumped 7% in a matter of hours on Feb. 21, falling from $2,832 to $2,629 in the wake of the $1.4 billion Bybit hack of Ethereum assets. However, ETH tapped $2,800...Read More
The Ethereum Foundation has announced the Open Intents Framework (OIF), a modular and open framework designed to improve interoperability across the Ethereum ecosystem. The new standard is developed with the collaboration of over 30 teams which includes Layer 2 networks, wallets, and infrastructure providers. Open Intents Framework According to the official announcement on February 19th,...Read More
In what is considered now the largest hack within the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit’s hot wallet was compromised when trying to complete a legitimate transfer, and roughly $1.5 billion, mostly in ETH, was stolen by being sent to another address. Aside from the immediate impact on crypto prices, such a notable incident garnered the attention of...Read More
Ethereum transaction fees have dropped significantly. The average transfer cost currently sits at $0.41, compared to the $15.21 peak seen over the last two years. This could be an opportunity for investors. Lower Ethereum Fees According to Santiment’s latest analysis, lower fees generally indicate that the network isn’t congested. When transaction costs are minimal, it...Read More
On Feb. 12, the Chicago Board Options Exchange filed on behalf of asset manager 21Shares to list a spot staked Ethereum ETF. The 19b-4 filed by the Cboe BZX Exchange is for a product called the “21Shares Core Ethereum ETF”, which was previously named ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF. Its purpose is to allow staking of...Read More
Ethereum’s ‘ultra sound money’ narrative has been losing strength recently, as its total supply has hit an all-time high, and the staking ratio has declined by 1% since last November. However, despite these unfavorable supply-side conditions, new data suggests that ETH still holds strong potential for an upward movement. Ethereum’s Market Outlook According to CryptoQuant’s...Read More
In the 24 hours between February 8 and 9, Ethereum holders reportedly moved more than 224,000 ETH from centralized exchanges, marking the largest net outflow in nearly two years. This sudden movement is an indicator of the growing belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential. Rising Accumulation as Whales Strengthen Positions Santiment data shows that there...Read More
Ethereum took center stage last week as its price dumped toward $2,100, sparking a surge in investor interest. The leading altcoin saw substantial buying during the dip, which resulted in impressive inflows of $793 million. This was the first time in 2025 that Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin in terms of capital inflows. According to the latest...Read More
Short positions on ETH have increased dramatically by about 40% in one week and 500% since November, resulting in record levels. “Never in history have Wall Street hedge funds been so short of Ethereum, and it’s not even close,” exclaimed the Kobeissi Letter on Feb. 10. The effects of this “extreme positioning” were seen earlier...Read More
Following the solid end in January, the spot Bitcoin ETFs have shown some mixed reactions to the macroeconomic uncertainty that started with US President Trump’s tariffs. In contrast, the Ethereum ETFs have enjoyed the past week by registering more net inflows than their BTC counterparts for the first time. Ethereum ETFs See Substantial Demand Recall...Read More
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has made a bold prediction, forecasting that the price of Bitcoin could reach $500,000, with Ethereum’s soaring past $20,000 in the coming years. His outlook, supported by macroeconomic trends and growing institutional adoption, suggests that the crypto market is on the cusp of an unprecedented rally. Overcoming ‘Bear Market...Read More
