TL;DR A record-breaking $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire today, sparking anticipation of sharp market moves and potential volatility. The volume of expiring contracts includes 88,537 Bitcoin contracts and 796,021 Ethereum contracts, with Bitcoin's put-to-call ratio at 0.69 and Ethereum's ratio at 0.41, indicating positive sentiment.

The Ethereum market is heating up with short-term rallies, but cracks are forming beneath the surface. Is Ethereum poised for a breakout, or are dark clouds gathering on the horizon?

Bitcoin option contracts worth $14.38 billion will expire today, reflecting strong market volatility and expectations of a Santa Claus rally.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a surge of inflows on Dec. 26, marking a reversal from four consecutive days of net outflows. What Happened: Bitcoin spot ETFs collectively saw a net inflow of $475 million, with Fidelity's (CBOE: FBTC) leading the charge, securing $254 million, according to data.

As the crypto bull market moves into its final stage, altcoins have still not entered a typical, explosive altseason. Bitcoin ($BTC) continues to outperform.

ETH price has continued to see strong selling pressure following the rejection at $4,000 as analysts predict a further crash under $3,000. Technical chart patterns suggest that Ethereum has been struggling to continue its upward momentum.

Blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert, which traces down large cryptocurrency transfers, has detected the awakening of an ancient cryptocurrency whale that holds millions of dollars worth of Ethereum.

Yesterday, the value of Ethereum dropped to $3,304, worsening the chart structure of the crypto and putting its investors on alert.

Ethereum could handle more transactions and run faster by processing most of them simultaneously, a new study reveals.

As we approach the potential major market rally in 2025, it is not surprising that veteran investors are looking for opportunities outside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Even though these digital currencies are still newsmakers, the focus is now turning to new ventures that have greater potential and better usage models.

While such trades can yield extraordinary returns, they also carry immense risk. Leveraged trading often magnifies losses, as evidenced by a trader in January 2024 who lost $161,000 on a single overleveraged position.

The overall supply of Ethereum on centralized exchanges has declined by over 800K units since the beginning of December fueled by US spot Ether ETFs.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made an endearing connection with the animal kingdom by donating 10,000,000 Thai baht to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Alongside his generosity, he's now the proud “adoptive father” of Moo Deng, the tiny pygmy hippopotamus who was also turned into a meme coin earlier this year.

Macro guru and Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal believes Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for an explosive move. In a new YouTube strategy session, Pal says that the leading smart contract platform by volume is forming a bullish wedge pattern on its weekly chart, setting the top altcoin up for a breakout.

The Pig Butchering scams turned out to be one of the most prevalent threatss in 2024 stealing around $3.6 billion in assets from crypto investors. In a report published by Cyvers, a Web3 security company, it was revealed that these scams mainly tricked the Ethereum blockchain with 150,000 wallet addresses conned across 800,000 transactions.

The market enters the final days of 2024 with a new record for the largest Bitcoin options expiry in history. Today, a total of $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts will expire.

Ethereum (ETH) price retraced more than 15 percent in the past two weeks to trade at about $3,375 on Friday, December 27, during the early European session.

The cryptocurrency market approaches the start of 2025, one expert believes that Ethereum (ETH) could outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in the coming months. This bold prediction comes from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who highlights recent trends in ETF flows and seasonality data to back up his outlook.

On December 23, US spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows totalling $226 million, while Ethereum ETFs saw inflows of $130 million. The stark contrast in net flows between these two ETFs has sparked discussions among crypto analysts about whether an altcoin season might be on the horizon.

Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $3,550 resistance. ETH is now showing bearish signs and might slide below the $3,300 level.

Ethereum is currently experiencing a downturn, with a 4% drop in its price, falling to $3,354.5. This decline comes as the broader cryptocurrency market also faces struggles, with the total market capitalization recently reaching $3.32 trillion but still reflecting a 3.19% decrease from the previous day.

The Head of Research at Intotheblock.com revealed that on Christmas Day, someone stashed 125,000 ETH into the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. The platform has been buzzing with activity throughout the last quarter of the year. $417 Million in Ether Stashed in Aave on Christmas On Dec.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has boldly predicted that the XRP price will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum. The analyst provided an in-depth analysis showing that XRP has a much higher multiplier than BTC and ETH.

Bitcoin ETFs became a lightning rod for institutional capital this year, while spot Ethereum ETFs opened the door for other assets.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has officially adopted Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus who became an internet sensation.

Ethereum, Solana, and XRP exhibit crucial technical setups across weekly and 4-hour charts, highlighting key levels, bearish risks, and bullish targets heading into 2025.

Ethereum price retreated on Boxing Day as the gains made during the Santa Claus rally were erased. Ethereum (ETH) token fell to $3,340, down by over 5.6% from its highest level this week.

Bitcoin (BTC) didn't bring much holiday cheer to investors as it remained under $100,000. BTC has been marginally down over the last 24 hours and is trading at around $98,100.

In the crypto arena, XRP stands out as a flamboyant gladiator, ready to jump by 65%, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum in the shadows. Guaranteed suspense, according to an admiring expert.

Amid the declining price performance of Ethereum (ETH) on the cryptocurrency market, whales are actively making decisive moves. Recently, an Ethereum whale stunned the crypto exchange Coinbase with a major transfer.

Ethereum (ETH) has been a persistent laggard this year, failing to catch up with other major cryptocurrencies. However, if history is any guide, it might finally shine in 2022.

Ethereum has experienced a sharp 15% decline over the past week, leading to significant investor losses.

Ethereum has faced challenges in regaining its bullish momentum, leaving the altcoin trading at a pivotal level. Ethereum is at the center of attention investors who anticipate a potential rally in the coming weeks.

Buterin has been making frequent crypto donations to charitable organizations, including memecoins that get sent to his wallet address.

Ethereum (ETH) shows strong signs of recovery as Bitcoin (BTC) slithered close to $100,000. However, this article explores what would happen to Ethereum price if BTC collapsed to $80,000.

TL;DR Sonic Labs has launched the Sonic Gateway, facilitating seamless token transfers between the Ethereum network and the Sonic blockchain. The Sonic Gateway supports various tokens, including FTM, EURC, USDC, and WETH, with robust security measures and efficient transaction processing.

Beyond the $1.1 million unrealized profit, the trader earned over $680,000 worth of funding fees on his short position, ripe for liquidation above $4,750.

TL;DR Bitcoin-based Runes have seen a dramatic decline in activity, now accounting for just 1.67% of daily Bitcoin transactions, down from over 50% earlier this year, as investor focus shifts to Ethereum and AI.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, has reached a significant milestone after its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $90 billion this month. This massive surge marks the highest TVL Ethereum has recorded since April 2022, igniting discussions about the likelihood of a huge price rally in the coming months.

Michael Saylor, once a fierce critic of Ethereum, has recently admitted that he was wrong in his earlier views. The prominent Bitcoin advocate had previously predicted that Ethereum would be labeled an unregistered security, and he believed it would never be approved for a spot ETF. Let's find out what changed his views.

Identifying compelling investments in the crypto market on a tight budget could be as easy as striking out those with large market sizes. Small-scale investors also overlook pricey cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), currently priced at $3500. Instead, to make the most gains from little investments, retailers have been betting on Dogecoin (DOGE).

MOODENG offers a boxing day present with a swift surge early on Thursday. The meme token soared from a daily low of $0.0001228 to $0.0002417 within 60 minutes, translating to a staggering 96.85% price increase. The explosive move attracted attention as the broad market endured selling pressure, with Bitcoin and Ethereum down 2.19% and 3.

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has made a significant donation of 10 million baht ($292,000) to support wildlife conservation efforts at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. The post Vitalik Buterin Donates to Thai Wildlife Charity on Behalf of ETH Community appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is solidifying its position as a market favorite despite recent volatility. Currently trading at $3,444, Ethereum has captured significant attention from institutional investors, fueling optimism about its long-term potential.

The crypto market does not seem to be recovering soon and investors are still waiting for the Santa Rally. The overall crypto cap has reached $3.32 trillion after falling 3.19% since yesterday. Ethereum has also suffered another hit of around 4% and is currently trading at $3,354.5.

Ethereum (ETH) price has dropped below multiple resistance following increased sell pressures. ETH price drop is linked to wider crypto outflows in the same time frame after Bitcoin slumped below the $100K mark.

During recent price slides, crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has restated his bullish grip on Ethereum (ETH). The Tron Network executive has driven several reactions from the community due to on-chain digital asset movements and partnerships to drive wider adoption.