TL;DR Over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, potentially increasing short-term market volatility. The “maximum pain” price for BTC is set at $82,000, and for ETH, it's $1,600. Despite global uncertainty, technical indicators reflect cautious optimism from investors, reinforcing a crypto outlook for the coming days.

The Ethereum market looks as if it is trying to form a bit of a base, as the $1500 level continues to exert its influence on this market. Looking at the past, it's a huge level to pay attention to.

Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has seen a significant setback, erasing all its gains from 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) continues to lead in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space. What Happened: CoinGecko's Q1 Crypto Industry Report indicates that Ethereum's value took a steep dive by 45.3%, closing Q1 at $1,805.

The ETH price's bearish sentiment since January 2025 has taken a toll on investor confidence, with Ethereum ETFs witnessing significant outflows. As ETH's value continues to plummet, investors increasingly withdraw their funds.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to struggle below the $2,000 mark, a level it hasn't reclaimed since March 28, as bearish momentum lingers across both technical and on-chain indicators. Despite attempts to stabilize, recent data reveals rising concentration of ETH among whale wallets, alongside persistent weakness in trend indicators like EMA lines.

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It has officially expanded its European footprint. Bitwise listed four of its institutional-grade crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Stablecoins settled $27.6 trillion on-chain in Q1 2025—more than double Visa's annual volume—with Ethereum cementing its role as the leading infrastructure for global digital payments despite ongoing price volatility. The post Visa Dethroned: Stablecoins Settle $27.6 Trillion — Ethereum's Big Win? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours, entering a period of relative calmness after witnessing considerable movement over the past week. The market cap dropped to $2.5 trillion before rising to $2.71 trillion and then correcting to the $2.65 trillion zone.

TL;DR “Galaxy Digital” has transferred over $100 million worth of Ethereum to centralized exchanges in just four days, raising questions about a potential large-scale sell-off or a strategic repositioning. The departure of Ethereum expert Christine Kim coincides with the transactions, adding more speculation.

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Over $2.25 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, sending ripples across the crypto market. With traders eyeing the “max pain” levels, could we see sudden price swings in BTC and ETH?

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Hype in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) It was a quiet week for Ethereum that only managed a small 1% price increase.

Cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun declared Thursday that he won't dump his Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) holdings despite the continued decline in its value. What Happened: Sun, the founder of the Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) blockchain, expressed a strong conviction for the second-largest cryptocurrency in an X post.

Transaction fees on the Ethereum blockchain have fallen to their lowest levels since 2020, currently averaging around $0.168 per transaction.

Galaxy Digital transfers over $99 million in Ethereum to exchanges, raising questions about market strategy and investor sentiment.

Ethereum ETFs continue to lag significantly behind their Bitcoin counterparts, with all nine spot ETH ETFs reporting zero net flows. In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a solid $108 million in net inflows, largely led by BlackRocks IBIT ETF, which alone attracted $80.96 million.

While the uncertainty persists amid US economic events, the European Central Bank has announced a 2.25% interest rate cut, influencing investor sentiments to buy crypto tokens. The crypto market has been in complete turmoil since the beginning of the year, and the Trump trade war has continuously escalated it.

Galaxy Digital, a leading crypto investment firm, has recently captured the crypto community's attention. The firm recently transferred massive Ethereum (ETH) holdings to centralized exchanges.

With its price down by 46% over the last three years, Ethereum (ETH -0.55%) now confronts yet another problem. While it certainly won't be alone, the possibility of devastation is ahead.

Ethereum reached a notable milestone earlier this month when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved options trading for several spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move is expected to increase liquidity, attract interest from institutional investors, and solidify Ethereum's position as a major cryptocurrency.

Ethereum ETFs remained completely stagnant, while spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a solid net inflow of $108 million led by BlackRock's IBIT ETF with $80.96 million. Despite the fluctuations on the market, all nine spot Ethereum ETFs reported zero net flows, indicating a lack of investor confidence or engagement.

Ethereum trades below $1,600 as ETF assets drop 60%, while Justin Sun pledges to hold ETH and the Pectra upgrade approaches.

Ripples native cryptocurrency XRP has surged approximately 315% year-over-year, according to data from CryptoRank, outperforming major altcoins, including Ethereum. Despite a recent 1.87% dip in price, XRPs remarkable annual growth marks its strongest performance in years, fueled by renewed investor confidence, regulatory clarity, and institutional interest.

On-chain data shows the Ethereum transaction fee has dropped to the lowest level in years recently. Here's what this could mean for ETH's price.

Tron founder Justin Sun took to X to reveal his bullish stance on Ethereum, while adding that he won't be selling a single ETH from his holdings.

Ethereum's dominance in the crypto market has dropped to its lowest level in 5 years, raising questions but also optimism among some analysts. While massive sell-offs continue, several technical indicators suggest a potential entry point for investors looking for a rebound.

On Good Friday, over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today.

Against all odds, the crypto market started 2025 in decline, catching investors off guard. Bitcoin and Ether, usually strong performers in the first quarter, recorded their worst historical performances during this period.

Panama City has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions that accepts crypto payments.

Arbitrum launched Converge, a new blockchain-focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and boosting on-chain finance.

So, who's got the ultimate lead?

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $1,620 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might attempt to recover above the $1,620 resistance.

Tron founder Justin Sun is showing off diamond hands as the Ethereum price tries to stage a resurgence. Justin Sun has disclosed his intention not to sell off his ETH holdings while exploring new collaboration opportunities with Ethereum developers.

Given the continued volatility in the general crypto market, several major digital assets such as Ethereum and Bitcoin experienced a decrease in investor participation. As a result, the two crypto giants were faced with significant selling pressure, with ETH recording more losses than Bitcoin.

Ethereum Layer-2 protocol Arbitrum has launched Converge, a new blockchain designed to serve as a settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain finance. Created by Ethena Labs and Securitize, Converge aims to bring billions of dollars in stable assets into decentralized finance (DeFi).

The world's largest crypto exchange platform by trading volume is adding a new layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) rival to its launchpool. In a new announcement, Binance says it's adding Initia (INIT), a blockchain designed to offer rollups and infrastructure for appchain development, to its launchpool.

The crypto market registered a substantial drop on Wednesday before recovering towards the end of the day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged concerns about inflation and slowing growth due to tariffs. However, markets recovered as crypto remained strong in the face of adversity even though traditional stock markets took a beating.

Google search volume for “Bitcoin” for the month of March 2025 stood at 34, its highest level so far in 2025.

Cryptocurrencies are trading slightly up on Thursday as traditional financial markets closed out a low-volatility week. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,070 +0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,585 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.8 +2.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1565 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001177 +0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21% and daily active addresses falling by 1.6%.

Ethereum price stuck under $1,600 despite strong U.S. job data as investors rotate into Solana and Cardano amid tech stock volatility. Ethereum (ETH) Price Stuck Below $1,600 as Investors Pivot to Solana and Cardano Ethereum (ETH) remains under pressure, trading below the $1,600 mark as of Thursday, April 17, while rivals like Solana and Cardano

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has pulled back to levels not seen since 2018, yet key players from whales to traders remain defiant about the coin's future prospects. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,582 $193.5 billion -0.3% +4.5% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,853 $1.68 trillion +0.6% +6.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.08 $121.5 billion -2.0% +5.5% Trader Notes: In an X post on Wednesday, trader CrypNuevo highlighted that Ethereum's current range mirrors historical accumulation zones.

Ethereum transaction costs have fallen to their lowest point in five years. The drop comes as users pull back from the network amid economic concerns, according to data from Santiment, an on-chain analytics platform.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Solana (SOL) while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

New data from the market intelligence platform Santiment indicates that Ethereum (ETH) may be on the cusp of a breakout. In a new strategy session, the crypto analytics firm says one metric that historically precedes a recovery for the top altcoin is flashing bullish.

Following comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Ethereum's price is struggling as it fails to validate a clear upward trend. On April 16, during a speech in Chicago, Powell stated that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to lower interest rates, highlighting a cautious “wait-and-see” approach that depends on further economic data.

Ethereum is trading around the $1,600 level after several days of failed attempts to reclaim higher prices. Bulls are showing signs of life, but their momentum remains weak as bearish pressure continues to dominate the market.