"We estimate that Base (the dominant layer 2) has removed $50 billion of market cap from Ethereum alone," said Geoffrey Kendrick.

Vitalik: An Ethereum Story is a much-anticipated documentary about Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. It will be released globally on April 15th.

Ethereum (ETH) is trading at its lowest levels since late 2023, struggling to regain momentum after an extended period of selling pressure. Since December 2024, ETH has lost over 57% of its value, failing to reclaim key resistance levels.

Layer 2 blockchains were meant to improve scalability on the Ethereum network, but Coinbase's Base has reduced ether's market cap by $50 billion, the report said.

XRP has risen 1.6% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.34 as the market continues its post-weekend recovery.As the best-performing cryptocurrency among the top five this year, XRP has gained 12.6% in 2025.

Standard Chartered on Monday called for the taxation of excess profits earned by Layer-2 blockchains operating on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), warning that without such measures, Ethereum's decline relative to Bitcoin will likely continue. The recommendation, part of a detailed research note released on Monday, argues that Layer-2 networks—particularly Base—are extracting substantial value from Ethereum without contributing proportionally to its ecosystem.

Ethereum's price remains in a deep bear market after plunging more than 53% from its November high. Ethereum (ETH) has crashed below the crucial support at $2,000, and is hovering near its lowest point since November 6.

The cryptocurrency market has shifted dramatically following a huge Q4 rally. Now, many are questioning whether we're entering a bear market. Brian from Santiment, on the Thinking Crypto podcast, discussed how market sentiment can flip quickly and how the actions of whales often drive the market, regardless of retail investors' mood.

The crypto market remained on edge as the fear and greed index stalled at the fear zone of 20 ahead of the FOMC decision. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $84,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) were little changed.

Ethereum's price is yet to show any willingness to recover, as the market has been moving sideways over the past week. However, the current level can initiate a rebound if the price holds above it.

Ethereum price has returned above $1,900 but multple factors in the market signal a potential difficulty at the psychological $2,000 mark.

Donald Trump's ties to cryptocurrency projects, his holdings and those of Trump-backed World Liberty Financial have raised red flags in the crypto community on several occasions. As the Trump administration changes its stance from the U.S. President's previous term and turns pro-crypto, several crypto companies with close ties to Trump and his aides have gained or set their sights on gaining from association.

The bearish Ethereum price outlook could end soon, as pointed out by two key fundamental metrics. Let's explore how a shift in these critical indicators could impact the price of ETH and if they could catalyze a bullish reversal.

Ethereum has fallen into the $1.9K trading zone. $44.77 million worth of ETH was liquidated from the market.

Ethereum (ETH) has likely reached a bottom based on several on-chain metrics, according to crypto analytics firm Glassnode. Glassnode takes a look at a cost basis distribution (CBD) heatmap, which shows how many ETH positions break even at each price level and can often be used to pinpoint support and resistance zones.

XRP, this rebellious insurgent, rises from the ashes while Ethereum stumbles. The crypto-sphere holds its breath: the established order wavers, and the throne of altcoins threatens to change hands.

BNB is seeing bullish sentiment from investors and traders as Binance Smart Chain's decentralized exchange volume surpasses Solana and Ethereum.

The fully diluted valuation (FDV) of the Ripple-linked XRP token has now remained above that of Ethereum (ETH) for several days.

A crypto analyst says deep-pocketed investors are snapping up the top layer-1 platform Ethereum (ETH) amid the marketwide digital asset correction. Trader Ali Martinez tells his 132,900 followers on the social media platform X that whales gobbled up more than $815.514 million worth of ETH in less than a week.

Ethereum price bottomed at approximately $1,754 on Friday, marking its third consecutive losing week. With trading volumes declining and indicators signaling oversold conditions, historical patterns suggest that ETH may be on the verge of a significant rebound.

ETH remains neutral, with whales accumulating while retail traders retreat, leading to range-bound movement.

As Solana marks its fifth anniversary, there is palpable optimism for prices to rally in the short term. Experts say Solana price a raft of on-chain data will affect Solana's price including bridged assets and positive SMA and EMA indicators.

The price of Ethereum has fallen sharply and has broken through the important $2,000 mark.

Ethereum (ETH) price continues its downward slope despite a slight market recovery the previous week. Crypto whales look to profit from the stretched market dip ahead of an expected rebound.

On Sunday, the global cryptocurrency market experienced a 2.02% decline, settling at $2.69 trillion as bitcoin, ether, and several leading digital assets posted losses. Bitcoin dipped below the $83,000 threshold, reaching an intraday low of $82,397 per coin.

"King of altcoins" Ethereum (ETH) is not having the best of times. The current quarter may turn out to be the worst for the cryptocurrency in the history.

XRP (XRP) price versus Ether (ETH) reached its highest level in five years over the weekend, extending its recovery.On March 15, the XRP/ETH pair touched 0.00128 ETH for the first time since April 2020. That amounts to a 925% rebound when measured from its all-time low of 0.00013 ETH established in June 2024 and approximately 620% gains since November 2024, when Donald Trump won the US presidential election.

Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant volatility. Conflicting market signals created bearish pressure, preventing traders from setting a clear directional trend. As a result, major altcoins like Ethereum and XRP dropped below crucial price points.

Crypto asset manager 21Shares is set to shut down two actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum futures due to a broader crypto market decline. The affected funds, ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY), will cease trading at market close on March 27, with liquidation expected around March 28, according to a press release.

Ethereum is struggling to hold its ground as intense selling pressure pushes the price further from the critical $2,000 mark. The surge in trading volume suggests that more traders are offloading ETH, reinforcing bearish momentum despite minor recoveries.

Ethereum (ETH) is now trading below the crucial $2,000 mark, struggling to find momentum after days of selling pressure and consolidation around $1,900. The broader crypto market remains under heavy bearish control, and ETH has lost over 57% of its value, making it increasingly difficult for bulls to stage a recovery.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen underwhelming price action this year, disappointing analysts and investors who expected a massive breakout. Instead, ETH is now trading at its lowest levels since October 2023, as bears maintain control and bulls struggle to reclaim momentum.

The Ethereum (ETH) market has experienced some recent good fortunes rising by over 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite this price gain, the prominent altcoin remains in a downtrend as indicated by its 11.17% loss in the past week.

Ethereum (ETH) has been on a slow and steady upward trajectory, inching closer to a crucial technical indicator: the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This level is more than just a line on a chart—it's a key battleground for bulls and bears, often dictating the next major move.

Recent analyses confirm that onchain transactions for both Bitcoin and Ethereum have sustained minimal fee structures. Data reveals the Ethereum network's transaction costs have hovered below 1 gwei, while Bitcoin's protocol activity has experienced a marginal uptick in volume.

Clearstream introduces Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services, aiming to simplify crypto adoption for banks and large institutions.

The following is a guest post from Rostyslav Bortman, Founder at Ethereum Ukraine. If you're planning to launch a stablecoin or preparing for a token generation event (TGE), your choice of blockchain likely comes down to two major contenders: Ethereum or Solana.

21Shares has announced that it is bringing down the curtain on its Bitcoin and Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The issuer is eyeing March 28 as a tentative date for the liquidation of both ETFs amid a wave of new filings in the US.

For the first time ever, XRP has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in terms of full diluted valuation (FDV). This figure reflects the total value of the cryptocurrency if all tokens were in circulation.

Ethereum whales have been making notable moves, accumulating significant amounts of ETH.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has fluctuated in 2025, causing some traders and investors to worry about its future. The price has fallen by almost half after hitting a Year-to-Date (YTD) $3,635 in January.

The firm is liquidating its ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF amid the downturn.

Ethereum price has crawled back in the past few days but remains below a key resistance level. Ethereum (ETH) spiked on Saturday to exceed this month's low of $1,762.

Following inflation easing signals observed in the latest U.S. CPI and PPI reports, investors are now closely monitoring key developments that could influence the prices of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in the week ahead. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in Recovery as US CPI and PPI triggers $99B Surge Bitcoin

XRP has overtaken Ethereum in fully diluted valuation (FDV) for the first time since 2020 after ETH dropped below $2,000. According to data from Token Terminal, XRP's FDV has now surpassed $240 billion, taking it above ETH's $231 billion.

A cryptocurrency trader who netted $1.8 million in profits with a highly leveraged Ether position has now shifted focus to Chainlink, entering a multimillion-dollar position. The post Hyperliquid Trader Who Netted $1.8M Profit with Ether Bet Makes Multimillion-Dollar Chainlink Move appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), two of the most important blockchain ecosystems, have its own killing features for dApp development. Jax Dwyer of Hivemapper Foundation points out some pros and cons of both blockchains in 2025.