Will DeFi big players increased interest in Ethereum boost ETH's prospects?

Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above $3,220. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $3,220 zone.

According to crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a “major move upward” this year as it continues to form higher lows on the weekly chart. However, breaking through the persistent $4,000 resistance level remains a key hurdle for the cryptocurrency, before it goes on to create new highs.

Ethereum performance has lagged behind the broader cryptocurrency market in recent months, with the asset failing to capitalize on the bullish momentum recently seen in the market. While Bitcoin has repeatedly reached new all-time highs, Ethereum has struggled to break past $4,000 and remains well below its 2021 peak of $4,800.

Ethereum (ETH) has encountered significant resistance at the $4,000 level, a key price point that mirrors the struggles it faced in late 2020. Despite this, recent market dynamics, including growing institutional interest and rising open interest, suggest that Ethereum could be primed for another rally.

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Ethereum (ETH) has been navigating through a period of increased volatility, with its price recently dipping below the $3,200 threshold and retesting the critical $3,000 support level. Despite this, signs of a potential reversal are emerging, leading to growing optimism in the market.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading slightly up as the Federal Reserve continue to hold interest rates steady. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,822 +2.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,119 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $233.27 +2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.00 +0.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3288 +2.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001853 +1.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21.4% and daily active addresses falling by 7.8%.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX says “Solana's meteoric ascent redefined the potential of Web3,” in its 2025 “State of DEXs” report.

Bitcoin's volatility is likely to pick up following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments, but the potential direction of the price move remains elusive to most traders.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has provided an ultra-bullish outlook for the XRP price. The analyst revealed how XRP could flip the Ethereum price to become the second-largest crypto by market cap, behind Bitcoin.

Ethereum (ETH) has recently seen a significant shift in its market dynamics, with the supply of the cryptocurrency on exchanges reaching historic lows. This change has fueled discussions about what it could mean for Ethereum's price trajectory in the coming months.

Robinhood is rolling out futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum in addition to traditional commodities like oil and gold. It teased this launch on social media, but the Chigaco Mercantile Exchange (CME) detailed its partnership with Robinhood.

The crypto market is back in the red as the fallout from Monday's collapse continues to impact traditional and risk assets. Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to build momentum, nearly slipping below $100,000 as it dropped to a low of $100,265 before recovering and moving to its current level of $101,600.

Bitcoin's performance in February has consistently been bullish, as the digital asset has recorded double-digit gains in two-thirds of the Februaries dating back to 2013, according to data from Coinglass. The average gain for the second month of the year stands at an impressive 15.6%, making February a key month for Bitcoin investors.

Jito surged over 8% on Wednesday as the network outpaced several blue-chip blockchain networks in fees. Jito (JTO), the largest liquid staking platform on Solana (SOL), has become the second most profitable entity in the crypto industry after Tether.

As Ethereum lingers near $3,000 with an inverted head and shoulder in making, the chances of steady Fed rates hint at a new bull cycle. Will this recovery drive ETH price to a new all-time high?

Ethereum's circulating supply has surged over the past week, reaching levels not seen since February 2023. On-chain data reveals that 12,353 ETH valued above $39 million have been added to circulation over the past seven days.

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Many investors are looking for substitutes with more growth potential as Ethereum's price shows a notable decline.

Crypto analyst Max has revealed that the Ethereum price is at a critical junction, which could determine its trajectory going forward. The analyst remarked that ETH faces a ‘moment of truth' and explained that the crypto could enter a bearish phase if it doesn't complete a particular pattern.

While Ethereum's upgrades are progressing toward long-term blockchain adoption, they lack the immediate impact needed to drive bullish sentiment in the market, analysts note.

Ethereum maintains price levels above $3,100 as exchange reserves hit multi-year lows, creating a potential supply squeeze despite mixed technical signals and relative weakness against Bitcoin.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, Lightchain AI is emerging as a serious contender, potentially outpacing established players like Binance Coin (BNB) and Ethereum (ETH) in the next market cycle.

With the global crypto market facing a downturn, the entry of Trump's World Liberty Finance into the space through significant investments, has sparked the attention of analysts and traders alike. As the company continues to accumulate more assets, particularly Ethereum (ETH), TRON (TRX), Chainlink (LINK), Aave (AAVE), and Minotaurus (MTAUR), it's clear that these altcoins

The Solana (SOL) price rebound after a recent dip below the $250 support level suggests strong bullish momentum. SOL's recent popularity, recovery and the fees generated by the ecosystem far surpass that of Ethereum (ETH) and suggest that relative to ETH, SOL is mispriced.

The CBOE BZX Exchange has formally filed a 19b-4 request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the structure of its Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This request, made public by ETF Store President Nate Geraci, aims to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen a noticeable 4% rise in the past 24 hours, with the price reaching approximately $3,203 as of January 28. This surge comes after a period of market cooling, following the significant sell-off that affected many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC).

Ethereum's (ETH) consolidation over the past few weeks could end due to the upcoming FOMC meeting. While crypto markets may have already priced in the Federal funds rate remaining the same, comments from Fed chairman Jerome Powell could catalyze an Ethereum price crash below the $3,000 key psychological level.

Altcoins have continued to sell off this week and Ethereum price anguish is rising, but Bitcoin has remained in six-figure territory.

A CryptoQuant analyst has analyzed Ethereum's low exchange reserves and the potential impact on future movements.

Crypto Market Today, January 29: Cryptocurrency price actions on Wednesday have once again solidified investor uncertainty right ahead of the U.S. FOMC. Bitcoin (BTC) price encountered significant pressure, avoiding further gains, whereas top alts such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) mirrored a similar intraday movement.

Institutions are back to buying as the altcoins face a dip in this broader market correction.

Ethereum is experiencing a gradual recovery as its price climbs above $3,100. This marks a 2.3% increase over the past day.

Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above $3,220 and dipped. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $3,200 zone.

An analyst known for making timely crypto calls believes that Ethereum (ETH) is at a pivotal point as it hovers close to $3,000. Pseudonymous trader Credible tells his 459,900 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum may be in the midst of carving a local bottom before igniting fresh rallies.

Though XRP has seen increased activity, as U.Today previously mentioned regarding XRP's 800 million transaction surge, the momentum has not yet translated into a convincing price breakout, so the question of whether a recovery will actually occur remains. XRP's price movement has been bouncing around the $3.18 mark and has had difficulty establishing a definite bullish trend.

The surge extends beyond just user activity, with daily transactions rising to 1.3 million from their 12-month low of 1 million.

The restaking protocol Symbiotic has launched a permissionless, feature-complete shared security protocol on Ethereum Mainnet, enabling blockchain networks to restake assets with full slashing capabilities. Shared Security Protocol With Full Slashing Goes Live on Ethereum According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

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Closely followed crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says that one last correction could trigger an Ethereum (ETH) run to new all-time highs in the near future.

Cryptocurrency markets are up amid growing market optimism, with significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs during President Trump's first week in office and Metaplanet setting a goal of acquiring 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $102,051.29 +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,139.35 +1.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $231.28 +0.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.11 +5.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3256 +0.06% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001847 -0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 65.7% and daily active addresses grew by 22.3%.

Ethereum (ETH) remains a dominant force in the cryptocurrency market, with analysts projecting a price surge to $12,000 as institutional adoption and network upgrades continue to bolster its appeal.

Blockchain infrastructure and technology outfit Consensys has publicly supported the growing proposal to increase the Ethereum gas limit. Consensys noted that it is backing this move alongside its non-custodial wallet MetaMask and 40% of validators from the network.

Web3 protocol Symbiotic is launching a modular restaking protocol on Ethereum.

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Symbiotic, a permissionless restaking platform, has officially launched its protocol on the Ethereum mainnet. The platform announced the milestone via a blog post on Tuesday, Jan. 28.