ETH has seen only 3 green monthly candle closures in the past year.

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, has revealed that Tether is considering the introduction of a new U.S.-domiciled stablecoin as a solution to the impending regulatory legislation. With the growth and integration of the cryptocurrency industry, several jurisdictions around the world have begun creating stablecoin-specific regulations to control the effects on their financial systems.

Recently, the U.S. SEC made a major move that could reshape the stablecoin market. In one of its clearest statements yet, the agency said that some stablecoins now labeled “covered stablecoins” may not be considered securities, as long as they meet strict conditions.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been a key player in the crypto space for nearly a decade. Despite all, ETH has faced a sharp decline in 2025, with its price dropping about 46% in Q1.

Ethereum's transaction fees have dropped to their lowest point over four years, marking a significant shift in on-chain activity.

Despite the heavy correction in the US stock market over the last two days, Ethereum price has remained firm while holding the crucial support of $1,800. Several market analysts believe that the bottom is in, and the possibility of further ETH downside remains limited.

Ethereum has underperformed compared to bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, and this divergence in performance has led to frustration among ether holders and fans. An expert attributes ether's recent price decline to the network's focus on foundational development rather than hype-driven narratives.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued one of its most definitive statements yet on the regulatory treatment of stablecoins.

According to data available on DeFiLlama's fees page, which tracks fees across various DeFi protocols, there was a huge spike in fees on the Polymarket platform. The surge in fee generation could be attributed to a rise in user activity or transaction volume on the platform.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen a 17% drop in the last month, trading below $1,850 for the past few days. Amid its current performance, an analyst has warned investors the cryptocurrency risks dropping to 17-month lows if it fails to reclaim key resistance levels.

Ethereum pulls in over $700M while rivals bleed capital—are investors rotating or retreating for good?

On-chain data shows the large Ethereum investors have been adding to their holdings recently, a sign that could be bullish for the ETH price. Ethereum Large Holders Netflow Has Turned Positive Recently In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has talked about the trend in the Large Holders Netflow for Ethereum.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a steep drop in network fees, now at their lowest level since 2020. According to IntoTheBlock, Ethereums total fees fell 59.6% in Q1 2025, totaling just $208 million.

The stablecoin rivalry between Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) shows no signs of cooling down. In the latest exchange, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made headlines by stating that Tether doesnt need to go public, a remark interpreted as a subtle jab at Circle, which recently filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. SEC to list on the NYSE.

After dipping to a low of $1.96, XRP has made a strong comeback, gaining more than 4% in the last 24 hours. The price has jumped above the $2.11 mark and is now aiming to break higher levels.

Ethereum price eyes a 250% rally as China's 34% tariffs on U.S. goods fuel macro uncertainty, driving capital into crypto markets. Why China's 34% Tariffs on U.S. Goods Could Propel ETH 250% Ethereum price traded near $1,820 on Friday, rising 1.6% in a muted performance compared to broader market leaders.

In a significant shift of market behavior, Ethereum whales have accumulated ETH worth just over $234.8 million in a single day as the cryptocurrency approaches a critical support level. This substantial purchase, reported by crypto analytics platform IntoTheBlock on Thursday, marks a dramatic reversal from recent selling trends.

While lower fees improve accessibility, they raise concerns about validator incentives as ETH struggles despite high network activity in stablecoins and RWAs.

Tether pictures a long-term reality in which USDT is not offered in either the United States or Europe, Paolo Ardoino said Friday.

Fidelity Investments, an American asset management company, has applied to register its tokenized U.S. dollar money market blockchain, joining a growing list of businesses that are tokenizing assets. Fidelity registered its blockchain with the SEC, creating a tokenized version of its Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund (FYHXX), which contains cash and treasury securities.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 18.4% over the past 30 days, a much steeper drop than Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 7% loss in the same timeframe. While many traders still maintain a bullish outlook on ETH long-term, the altcoin's recent volatility has raised doubts and curiosity across the crypto community.

The agency also stated that those wishing to create and or redeem covered stablecoins will be able to do so with having to notify the SEC.

The cryptocurrency market showed notable resilience on April 4, 2025, as Bitcoin (BTC) bounced amid a broader dip for stocks and gold. Ethereum (ETH) and XRP also posted gains despite global macroeconomic pressures, particularly amid tariff jitters since US President Donald Trump's shocker earlier in the week.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, despite stock markets continuing to sell off amid China's retaliatory tariffs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,871.08 +2.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,806.68 +1.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $122.04 +5.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.12 +3.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1705 +7.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001226 +0.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.3% and daily active addresses growing by 6.5%.

Ethereum is trading below the $1,900 level, facing ongoing selling pressure as the broader crypto market continues to weaken. After a sharp rejection from the $2,500 mark in late February, bulls have failed to regain momentum, and ETH has steadily declined — disappointing many investors who entered the year with high expectations for a bullish trend.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has managed to stay above the $80,000 level as volatility wrecked US stock markets on April 3 and April 4. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the opportunity shows a lack of selling at lower levels.Risky assets were rattled after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries on April 2.

Technical issues on Holesky and Sepolia testnets forced developers to postpone Pectra, but successful Hoodi tests cleared the path forward.

ETH dips and whale inflows: Is Ethereum preparing for a Q2 reversal?

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.

The anticipated Pectra upgrade mainnet has been officially scheduled to launch on May 7, 2025. This milestone event marks a major step forward for the Pectra ecosystem, promising to bring about substantial improvements, enhancements, and innovations to its infrastructure The post Ethereum Developers to Launch Pectra Upgrade Mainnet on May 7 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Four consecutive red months for ETH. A slow, silent hemorrhage, where each absent transaction digs a little deeper into the grave of an asset in search of a second wind.

Whales are using the dip to aggressively buy Ethereum, even as the top altcoin's dominance falls to historical lows of 8%. Like many other altcoins, Ethereum (ETH) remains largely weak as sell-off pressure for risk assets continues.

Ethereum (ETH) whales are now entering the market, accumulating 130,000 ETH as the asset dropped to $1,700–its lowest since November 2024–on April 04, 2025, per a report from IntoTheBlock.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are both rising by 1.2% and 1% respectively in the past 24 hours despite a wave of potentially bearish news.

There are few things that are forever on the crypto market, but at least the battle between two major stablecoins USDT and USDC, and their issuing companies Tether and CIrcle, is here to stay for a while.

Latest crypto news: the crypto market faces renewed turbulence as Bitcoin dips below $85,000, Ethereum drops under $1,800, and XRP experiences a short-lived spike.

TL;DR This Friday, Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth a combined total of 2.58 billion dollars are set to expire, potentially causing short-term volatility in the crypto market. The put-to-call ratio for BTC (1.25) and ETH (1.41) reveals a bearish sentiment, with prices likely to approach their respective “max pain” levels.

As Circle files for its IPO, what implications will this have for the broader stablecoin market? Can it challenge Tether's $160B dominance?

Opinion by: Matt Mudano, CEO of Arch Labs Ethereum is struggling, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is suffering as a result. Layer-2 (L2) solutions have fractured liquidity, making capital inefficient.

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has seen a significant drop in fees, drawing attention on the crypto market.

Solana price has stalled at a crucial make-or-break support level that could determine its next direction. After peaking near $300 in January, SOL price now sits around the key level at $120.

For ether, things aren't looking good. The chart below very clearly shows just how painful of a spot ETH is in right now.

A growing number of officials in Ukraine are investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) while the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT) is the most popular store of value among the digital assets in their possession.

The crypto market remained firmly in the red as it continued to grapple with market uncertainty and volatility following the introduction of heavy tariffs by President Donald Trump. As a result, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced considerable declines.

Ethereum remains under pressure as the broader market sentiment struggles to shift bullish. The price continues to hover around key demand zones, with little sign of immediate strength from bulls, while derivatives and on-chain activity show signs of caution.

"I buy once the streets are filled with blood, now is a good time," Doctor Profit said.

TL;DR Upgrade Date & Preparations: Ethereum devs now target May 7, 2025, for the Pectra upgrade, with client releases by April 21 and a detailed specifications blog post on April 23.

Since Ethereum has formally fallen below the crucial $1,800 support level, investors are becoming more concerned about the asset's short-term future. ETH has now broken through this psychological barrier following weeks of pressure suggesting that the bearish momentum is still in control.