Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hit key levels. Will BTC hold $80K, or is more downside ahead?

A security incident led to prominent AI reply guy AiXBT to send $100,000 in ETH to a scammer, with the bot's Base token plunging since.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous scenario, and ETH's market structure suggests that it could repeat itself in Q2 to Q3 of this year.Ether's repeat breakdowns point to more downside The relative strength index (RSI) on ETH's 3-day timeframe remains below 30, a level that typically signals a potential bounce.

The maintainer of AIXBT's social media account said the attacker gained access to the bot's “simulation wallet” through malicious prompting.

Ethereum is currently consolidating below the $2,000 mark, trading within a narrow range between $1,800 and $1,900 as market uncertainty persists. Bulls have lost control, and speculation about a potential continuation of the bear trend is growing among analysts and investors.

Solana generates a lot more fees with a much smaller market cap than Ethereum, Samani argued.

Ethereum's price has crashed more than 53% from its 2024 high, wiping out $255 billion in market value as its market cap fell from $482 billion to $227 billion. Ethereum (ETH) has dropped as concerns about the network continued.

Future trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are showing diverging trends, according to Glassnode. Per Glassnode, an onchain and financial metrics platform, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume is suggesting a rebound.

The crypto market remained relatively flat over the past 24 hours, with the market cap registering a marginal decline and falling to $2.71 trillion. Markets were mixed, with some cryptocurrencies registering marginal increases while others registered marginal declines.

CryptoQuant's Realized Ethereum price by accumulating addresses is flashing a buy signal that foreshadows a massive bull rally for ETH if history rhymes. The last time this on-chain metric flashed this exact buy signal was in 2020, which led to a massive uptrend to new highs.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to have reached its bottom, despite market players previously stating that the bottom is not in sight. According to analytical insights from Glassnode, the Ethereum Cost Basis Distribution metrics have displayed an upsurge in supply at $1,886, an increase from 1.6 million Ether to 1.9 million Ether.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant inflow of $275 million, signaling a gradual recovery, while ether ETFs continued their outflow trend with a $7 million withdrawal, marking the 9th consecutive day of declines.

In March, the performance of U.S.-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a significant decline, with many experiencing net outflows, while analysts predict a bearish Bitcoin trend that could persist for up to a year.

After slumping to multi-year lows in recent weeks, Standard Chartered expects the Ether price to continue its “structural decline” by the end of the year. As such, the UK investment bank has revised down its 2025 price target to $4,000 from $10,000.

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Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered discusses why he believes ether will come under further pressure this year, cutting his year-end price target to $4,000 from $10,000.

Ethereum price has crashed this year, and there are signs that the downward trend may continue this year. Standard Chartered analysts have slashed their target by 60% to $4,000, while a bearish pennant points to further downside.

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Coinbase incubated Base L2 has eaten $50B from Ethereum market cap, according to a recent StanChart report.

The forecasts of major financial institutions are often scrutinized closely by investors. Indeed, when a renowned bank like Standard Chartered drastically lowers its price target for Ethereum (ETH), the news does not go unnoticed.

Ethereum Foundation now appears to be shifting focus toward founder-driven growth and capital formation after facing criticism from investors and builders.

Standard Chartered has revised its Ethereum (ETH) price forecast for 2025, cutting it by 60%. The bank now expects Ethereum to reach just $4,000 by the end of the year.

The Arbitrum Foundation has announced Onchain Labs, a program that will offer strategic support and resources to experimental projects.

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has recently made notable moves in the cryptocurrency space, according to data from OnchainLens. He minted 315,382 DAI, a popular stablecoin, and also sold several meme tokens for a total of 71.69 ETH, which at the time was worth approximately $136,684. Among the tokens he sold were: 146.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a robust single‐day inflow of $274.59 million on March 17, showing renewed investor confidence in the world's largest cryptocurrency. The post Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $275M Inflow as Ethereum ETFs Extend 9-Day Outflow Streak appeared first on Cryptonews.

Amid Ethereum's (ETH) ongoing market challenges, industry experts are drawing striking comparisons between the cryptocurrency's current position and the early growth trajectories of tech giants such as Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA).

According to an X post by crypto analyst Mister Crypto, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a massive rally. The analyst highlighted similarities between the current ETH price action and that of 2020, following the COVID market crash.

CoinShares says these outflows, coupled with the market dip, have reduced the total assets under management for crypto investment products by $48 billion.

Ethereum is struggling to regain the critical $2,000 level after losing key support. Currently trading at $1,900, ETH faces strong resistance, with market sentiment still leaning bearish.

The crypto market is reeling as digital asset investment products suffer their longest streak of outflows in a decade. CoinShares reports that funds have exited for 17 consecutive days, marking five straight weeks of declines.

Ethereum price is heading into a long-term correction driven by a wave of on-chain and fundamentals. Standard Chartered's decision to ditch its Ethereum to $10K prediction is the latest in a series of negatives for the asset.

As it tests its 26-day Exponential Moving Average, Shiba Inu is currently encountering a significant technical obstacle. The asset's near-term trajectory will probably be determined by the outcome of this level, which has historically served as a significant resistance point.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is reportedly engaging with community feedback and exploring changes to its operations, according to Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with EF members at ETH San Francisco, Qureshi noted a sense of urgency within the organization and an awareness that the landscape has shifted since 2020.

The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

Standard Chartered has revised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) to $4,000 — down from its previous forecast of $10,000 — citing structural weaknesses in the network's economic model.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

With the FOMC meeting approaching, Ethereum's price faces uncertainty. Will ETH crash below $1,000 or hold strong?

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.

Ethereum price is more than 52% down from its December 2024 high at $4,107 and data from TradingView shows ETH (ETH) down 42% since the start of 2025. Despite being one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and holding the dominant spot as the leader in Web3 and DeFi, many analysts believe that ETH's price prospects remain grim in the short term.

Recent data has shown what the XRP price would be if it flips Ethereum's market cap. Such a development would also lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for XRP.

Standard Chartered reduces Ethereum's 2025 price forecast to $4K, highlighting long-term structural weaknesses, increased Layer 2 competition, and Ethereum's declining dominance relative to Bitcoin. The post Standard Chartered Lowers Ethereum Price Target to $4K, Cites Long-Term Structural Decline appeared first on Cryptonews.

There are prominent concerns about recovery, with sell-side pressure and weak momentum. Can ETH bounce back?

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