Solana memecoin scams and rug pulls are driving capital outflows to Ethereum and Arbitrum as user activity declines, but analysts say it may benefit Solana long-term.

Ethereum is facing a crucial resistance region, including the 200-day moving average and the descending wedge's lower boundary. The price action at this level is critical, as a potential rejection could lead to a decline toward the $2.5K threshold.

TL;DR $2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, causing market volatility and uncertainty as traders watch closely. Analysts note a put-to-call ratio below 1 for both BTC and ETH, indicating more bets on price increases, but the max pain theory suggests potential corrections.

Unsurprisingly, crypto investors are nervous about the over $3 trillion drop in Bitcoin's total market cap, and the loss of $54 billion in just 24 hours. President Trump was perceived as the most crypto friendly US leader to ever enter office but his tariff policies have had a negative impact on the entire digital currency market.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a substantial net outflow of $365 million, while ether ETFs saw a $13 million withdrawal, ending a four-day streak of inflows. Crypto ETFs Face Setbacks With $365 Million and $13 Million Outflows The notable capital movements on Thursday, Feb. 20 saw bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a significant net outflow of $364.

Solana briefly crossed over the $180 threshold after it rose by 4.3%. This is the first time SOL has gone over $180 since its LIBRA-induced slump.

Solana whales preferring staking over meme coins despite the possibility of a price drop to price in the unlocks.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has confirmed that altcoin season has officially started, but he notes a major shift in market behavior compared to previous cycles. What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Ju stated, “Alt season has begun.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum continues to consolidate and closed the week with a 2% price increase.

On Feb. 19, the trading giant announced the launch of Solana (SOL) futures contracts on its regulated U.S. derivatives exchange. With approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), this move is significant.

TL;DR Franklin Templeton has launched EZPZ, a new ETF providing exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum, designed to track the US CF Institutional Digital Asset Index. The ETF offers a simplified and low-cost way for investors to access top digital assets, with an initial sponsor fee of 0.19% waived until August 31, 2025.

The launch follows Hashdex's combo ETF going live last week after both funds were approved by the SEC in December.

Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about a "moral reversal" in the crypto industry, criticizing the backlash against Ethereum's cautious stance on blockchain gambling.

Ethereum developers focused on Pectra and PeerDAS upgrades during the All Core Developers Consensus Call #151, discussing client readiness and EIP finalizations.

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is highlighting one crypto asset that could go up by triple-digit percentage points while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Ethereum (ETH) appears to be on the verge of a significant price surge, with key market indicators pointing toward a bullish breakout. Despite a month-long decline of over 16%, ETH has shown signs of recovery, fueling optimism among investors.

Solana's top memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun, is experiencing a decline in activity, with daily launches and revenue falling below its usual benchmarks.

Litecoin (LTC) has never been the loudest name in the crypto space. No constant hype, no daily social media talks.

Golem (GLM) shifted more Ethereum (ETH) to Binance and Coinbase. Some of the ETH may come from staking rewards and Golem has mentioned it would use the funds for popularization and operating expenses.

Ethereum's gas fees have seen a significant plunge, with the average cost of a transaction dropping by a staggering 70% in just a few months. As of February 20, 2025, the price for a typical transaction on the Ethereum blockchain has fallen to around $0.80, a sharp contrast to the $20+ fees seen in 2024 during periods of high network activity.

Five major financial firms have submitted Solana ETF applications to the SEC, triggering a 240-day review period that will conclude by October 2025, with analysts estimating 70-84% approval probability.

Ethereum gas fees have fallen 70% to a four-year low of approximately $0.80 per transaction, driven by increased adoption of Layer 2 solutions and reduced mainnet activity, while maintaining over 1 million daily transactions.

Ethereum whales have accumulated 430,000 ETH over three days while the price consolidates near $2,750, with technical indicators suggesting a potential breakout above the $2,800 resistance level.

Solana (SOL) is at the forefront of the latest developments. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing multiple filings for a Solana ETF, with decisions expected within 240 days.

A new ETF that allows investing simultaneously in BTC and ETH.

Argentine President Milei welcomed Ethereum's Devconnect conference proposal from Vitalik Buterin while facing backlash over his endorsement of the failed LIBRA token, which lost investors $251 million after a 95% crash.

The SEC is reviewing applications from five major asset managers for spot Solana ETFs, with an October 2025 deadline, following the successful launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and amid growing market activity in the Solana ecosystem.

Crypto markets remain under pressure amid inflation concerns and looming tariff hikes, with Solana facing added volatility ahead of a major token unlock. Crypto Markets Struggle as Inflation Fears and Tariff Tensions Weigh on Sentiment QCP Insights for Feb. 19 showed that inflation fears and escalating tariff tensions continue to dominate global market sentiment.

Franklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), which offers exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Vitalik Buterin expressed his disappointment over the accusations that Ethereum is "bad and intolerant" due to its lack of support for blockchain casinos. He emphasized that other chains readily accept any application, including gaming platforms, which some argue makes them superior.

The Ethereum price is drawing attention to its potential future outlook, as a crypto pundit points to a striking resemblance between the altcoin's price action and Bitcoin's during the 2015-2017 bull cycle. The analyst's technical chart analysis suggests that ETH is destined for a breakout to $10,000 this cycle, marking new all-time highs.

Wormhole integrates with Unichain, facilitating seamless asset transfers across blockchains. This partnership enhances DeFi liquidity and offers developers efficient cross-chain solutions.

Crypto analyst MadWhale has suggested that the Solana price could witness more downward pressure in the coming days. Specifically, the analyst predicted that SOL was at risk of a decline to $125 as it retests a key support level.

Today, approximately $2.04 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire, creating significant anticipation in the crypto market.

The cryptocurrency market saw mixed movements on February 21, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $98,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) posted modest gains. The total global crypto market capitalization stood at $3.23 trillion, rising nearly 1% from the previous day. Meanwhile, total market volume surged by 8% to $90.

Ethereum price is showing positive signs above the $2,680 zone. ETH is gaining pace and an upside break above $2,755 could trigger bullish moves.

Solana price has suffered a harsh reversal this month as one of the best layer-2 blockchain came under intense pressure. The SOL token plunged to a low of $160 this week, much lower than the year-to-date high of near $300. Let's explore some of the best Solana rivals to buy.

Ethereum shows clear signs of a potential market move to the upside.

Solana (SOL) has quickly emerged as one of the most promising blockchain platforms in the cryptocurrency space, often referred to as an “Ethereum-Killer” due to its high scalability and low transaction costs. Currently trading at $171.73, Solana has experienced a significant dip of 42.65% from its all-time high (ATH) of $294.33.

Franklin Templeton has launched a new cryptocurrency ETF (under the ticker EZPZ), exposing investors to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The Solana ecosystem is stuck in a bear market risking a collapse with speculative activity reducing.

The Ethereum Foundation is seeking a social media manager to share the most pressing Ethereum ecosystem developments and stories on social media platforms like X.

Franklin Templeton's newest crypto product, listed on the Cboe BZX exchange, offers investors both Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure.

The recent market decline has made it difficult for Shiba Inu to regain its bullish momentum. Technical indicators, however, point to the possibility of a golden cross formation developing earlier than anticipated, which could support a robust recovery for SHIB despite the uncertainty.

Ethereum has been closing between $2,650 and $2,750 for the past week, creating uncertainty in the short term as bulls struggle to reclaim higher levels. ETH is trading at crucial demand zones, facing sustained selling pressure that has kept it below the $2,800 mark.

Signals for the approval of a spot Solana ETF may come from a few places, and there are specific things that ETF gurus are scrutinizing.

Argentinian President Javier Milei said it would be “an honor” for Argentina to host the next edition of Devconnect, a gathering of independent events that foster the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem. Milei made the statement in response to Vitalik Buterin's praise of Argentina's Ethereum community.

Ethereum has experienced a prolonged consolidation below key resistance levels, struggling to find momentum as it continues to trade sideways. The price has been closing between $2,650 and $2,750 for the past week, creating uncertainty in the short term.