As staking gains traction across crypto, TradFi is slowly embracing the new trend.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on the last trading day before the presidential inauguration. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $105,607.81 +5.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,426.67 +2.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.86 +1.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 -4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4148 +7.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002403 +7.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 6.4% and daily active addresses falling by 2.9%.

ETH price fell by 11% over the past 30 days but bullish sentiment and other data point toward a rally to $4,000.

Ethereum developers have set March 2025 as the target for deploying the Pectra upgrade. The timeline was finalized during the Execution Layer Meeting on January 16.

According to data provided by cryptocurrency analytics platform IntoTheBlock, Ethereum (ETH) whales now control 43% of the cryptocurrency's total circulating supply after another accumulation spree.

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Bitcoin's chance of hitting a new all-time high has increased, buoyed by expectations of the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve.

Ethereum's (ETH) dominance has seen a sharp decline this year, driven by broader market consolidation that has kept the altcoin's price below $3,800 since January.

Ethereum Foundation developers have set early to mid-March of 2025 for the mainnet fork of the Pectra upgrade, setting the stage for the next phase of Ethereum development. The developers agreed on this tentative date at the Execution Layer meeting held on January 16.

Crypto hedge fund Wintermute predicts a potential Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) ETF launch in 2025 alongside other potentially revolutionary developments like the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States. This forecast is part of a broader analysis that forecasts a series of pivotal changes in the digital asset market in 2025, including maturation of the options market and increased institutional participation.

According to cryptocurrency analytics platform CryptoQuant, Ethereum's transaction fees have been consistently more expensive than those of Bitcoin over the past few months.

After months of stringent internal stress testing of devnets and testnets, Ethereum (ETH) developers agreed to transition toward implementing Pectra on mainnet this March. The largest upgrade in Ethereum's (ETH) history since migration to proof of stake, Pectra is expected to make Ethereum (ETH) dramatically faster and cheaper.

Developers will do a run through of Pectra on Ethereum's test networks, Sepolia and Holesky, throughout February before its March release.

Ripple's XRP outperformed most altcoins in 2024 after registering an over 300% price gain. This performance saw it emerge as the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization.

Sam Ruskin from Messari highlighted post-election momentum, a potential XRP ETF filing, and the rotation toward “boomer coins” as key factors that could enable XRP to surpass ETH.

Ethereum (ETH) is in a weird place at the moment. While it is the second largest cryptocurrency in the world by market cap, it has underperformed its main rival, Bitcoin (BTC), over the course of the current bull run, by a pretty significant margin.

TL;DR StakeStone implements Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for ETH staking on layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. CCIP offers level 5 security, with an independent risk management system that ensures cross-chain operations. The integration expands the Chainlink ecosystem, enabling a safer and more efficient staking experience for users.

One essential part of the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which functions as the operational hub for the deployment and execution of smart contracts.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, experienced a significant 8.80% gain yesterday, January 16, 2025. However, the price has since retraced nearly 5%, dropping from $3,450 to around the $3,260 level today, January 17, 2025.

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is set for March 2025, while strong institutional inflows highlight the network's continued dominance.

Ethereum is rebounding from a key corrective phase, with Elliott Wave counts suggesting the initiation of a bullish continuation. Fibonacci levels and key supports will determine its next directional movement.

Ethereum developers are preparing to introduce the network's next upgrade, Pectra, in March 2025. This timeline was discussed during the latest Execution Layer Meeting on Jan. 16, where key milestones leading to the mainnet activation were outlined.

TL;DR Sepolia and Holesky testnets will receive critical upgrades in February to test the Pectra update. The mainnet launch is scheduled for March 2025, provided the tests are successful. The upgrade includes key improvements such as account abstraction, increased staking limits, and optimized deposit and withdrawal mechanisms.

The crypto world is reeling from the recent collapse of Ethereum, and investors are on the lookout for the next crypto to explode and deliver huge returns. Amid such volatility, now might be the perfect time to discover some hidden gems poised for massive growth.

A confluence of technical and on-chain indicators suggests Ethereum (ETH) could hit a new all-time high (ATH) in the next month or two. Supporting this outlook is Pectra, a developmental upgrade for ETH's blockchain and macroeconomic factors such as Trump's inauguration.

ETH may be gearing up for a new high despite ongoing challenges.

Connecting StakeStone to the Chainlink ecosystem provides growth opportunities that support Vaultrcraft's goals and drive adoption.

Ethereum price has had periods of sparkle but failed to rally each time. Will it happen this time as it targets retesting $3,500?

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum layer 2 scaling solutions led crypto adoption in several jurisdictions according to a recent study. The digital asset market soared to new levels in the last twelve months as new players poured into the scene.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has made a notable start to 2025, with its price recently surging to $3,380—marking a 4.6% increase within just 24 hours. Despite this strong upward momentum, factors such as whale activity, market resistance levels, and rising open interest (OI) could suggest that a volatile period may lie ahead.

Ethereum saw an upswing, breaking through the $3,400 mark as the markets reacted to political waves leading toward a presidential inauguration.

Despite Bitcoin experiencing a bullish rally, the prime altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), has lagged in relative terms. Ethereum has found the $3,800 price level, a critical resistance it has not breached in the past 30 days.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is once again in the spotlight as speculation grows around its potential to hit a new all-time high. Following Bitcoin's recent surge above $102,000, Ethereum has shown signs of strong bullish momentum.

Ethereum maintains bullish momentum above $3,300, establishing higher support levels while facing resistance at $3,480.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been under immense pressure recently. Over the last six weeks, it has dropped 18% against Bitcoin. However, crypto analyst Merlijn argues that it's too early to write off Ethereum's potential, as history shows it could make a strong comeback.

Ethereum developers aim to launch the network's Pectra upgrade in March 2025, with specific milestones leading up to this mainnet fork.

Bad actors stole roughly $2.3 billion from web3 projects, with Ethereum accounting for more than half of the total losses.

In 2025, Ethereum (ETH 2.75%) will celebrate its 10th anniversary. When Ethereum first launched in July 2015, it traded for less than $3.

This was stated by the outgoing head of the agency, Gary Gensler, in an interview with Yahoo Finance.

The crypto market capitalization pushed above $3.50 trillion on Thursday after rising 2.29%, an increase of over $150 billion in 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trajectory, briefly reaching $102,000 before a marginal drop to its current level of $101,482.

On Jan. 9, Ethereum developers held their first bi-weekly call of the year, now developers have given a timeline for the launch of the Pectra upgrade. This is necessary to improve Ethereum blockchain network speed, security, and user experience.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) While altcoins such as XRP, SOL, and BNB have made new records since November 2024, Ethereum continues to struggle with a modest 3% price increase this week.

World Liberty Financial, Donald Trump's DeFi Project, moved a large number of Ethereum to Coinbase, in the past two days, stirring up anxiety among investors about a major ETH dump coming ahead. In a short period of time, the project has moved 75% of its ETH holdings leading to discussions on the matter.

Cardano (ADA) rose for the fourth consecutive day as the crypto market's comeback continued due Bitcoin's $100K revisit. With the price surging almost 7% in the last 24 hours, ADA is primed to trigger another rally.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling to reclaim the $4k barrier for multiple weeks now. Despite the latest bullish momentum in the market, the token has failed to satisfy investors.

The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price rally above $101k has stirred bullish sentiment in the entire altcoin industry, led by Ethereum (ETH). The fear of further crypto capitulation has significantly diminished, less than a week to the much-hyped 2nd inauguration of pro-crypto US President-elect Donald Trump.

Ethereum developers convened for ACDE Call #203, chaired by Tim Beiko, to discuss updates on Pectra Devnet 5, gas limit testing, and RPC standardization.