Momentum builds for an XRP-spot ETF as the SEC acknowledges filings. Could this be the catalyst XRP investors have been waiting for?

On February 14, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of 1,765 BTC, valued at approximately $171.06 million, according to Lookonchain. Fidelity, a major player in the market, saw 982 BTC leave its Bitcoin ETF, worth around $95.21 million.

Ethereum's price has shown small signs of improvement after a period of decline, but the question remains: will this uptick lead to a major rally? At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,712, up by 1.2%.

Institutional crypto investments are surging, signaling growing mainstream acceptance and potential market stabilization for digital assets. The post Hedge fund giant Millennium discloses $2.6B Bitcoin ETF and $182M Ethereum ETF holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Asset manager Grayscale plans to introduce staking to its spot Ether ETFs but says it will not guarantee or promote any specific level of returns to investors.

Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs just sold off the Meebits IP, which it acquired from Larva Labs in 2022.

Despite a volatile past two weeks, driven by Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs and higher-than-expected January 2025 inflation data in the US, Ethereum (ETH) has successfully defended the $2,380–$2,460 demand zone. Now, analysts are eyeing a potential move toward $3,000 for the digital asset.

Ethereum's price fluctuations may be nearing its end in the short term, indicating a potential start of the much-anticipated major upward move to a new all-time high. Its upside capability to new highs is further supported by bullish indicators and key patterns cited on its chart.

Solana is currently recovering a sizable portion of its lost value which suggests a possible reversal. On the chart a hidden head and shoulders pattern is developing though and it might be a significant indication of an approaching retracement.

Ethereum's bullish momentum is driven by strong technical levels and increasing institutional support.

Ethereum developers fight over EVM Object Format (EOF) implementation as the network seeks to upgrade its systems.

The Ethereum (ETH) price rose by a modest 2.5% to the mid-$2,700s on Friday, leaving it well within recent ranges, although the subdued price action belied a significant positive development on the US ETF front that could substantially bolster long-term ETH demand. The post Ethereum Price Set to Skyrocket With Staked ETH ETFs on the Horizon – $10k Possible? appeared first on Cryptonews.

NYSE Arca has filed to permit staking for Grayscale's spot Ethereum ETFs, according to a filing on Friday.

This landmark move marks a shift toward sustainable funding.

Ethereum has been struggling below the $2,800 mark for weeks, unable to reclaim it as support and spark a recovery rally. This critical resistance level has kept bulls at bay, leaving the price action stagnant and fueling negative sentiment in the market.

Major institutions, including sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, ramped up their spot Bitcoin ETF investments.

Vitalik Buterin argues that to make this solution viable, the cost must drop below $1, requiring an estimated 4.5x increase in L1 capacity.

This week's business newsletter explores Goldman Sachs' U-turn on digital assets after the investment bank purchased Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Ethereum (ETH) looks attractive against Bitcoin (BTC) at its current price.

Crypto markets are experiencing strong momentum on Friday, with key assets posting gains. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,205.44 +2.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,744.60 +3.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $202.28 +5.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.79 +13.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2775 +8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001688 +4.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.8% and daily active addresses growing by 5.3%.

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, is confident that ADA, Ethereum, and XRP will be the best performers in the current cryptocurrency space. In an episode of the Gokhstein Media podcast on February 13, he provided his view on the market's strength, the role of institutions, and the factors driving its growth.

Vitalik Buterin argues that scaling Ethereum's Layer 1 gas fees by ten times would enhance the network's efficiency, security, and usability. He highlights the role of L1 in ensuring censorship resistance, smooth Layer 2 mass exits, and stable cross-layer interactions, balancing scalability with decentralization. The post Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Scaling L1 Gas to Improve Ethereum's Value appeared first on Cryptonews.

Scaling Ethereum's L1 could enhance security and resilience, ensuring robust decentralization amid growing L2 reliance and potential centralization risks. The post Vitalik calls for 10X scaling to reinforce Ethereum's L1 dominance in an L2-heavy world appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, pointing to a possible breakout in the near future.

Ethereum's core developers are racing to finalize two significant network upgrades, with the first major milestone just days away.

The Ethereum price is poised for a significant uptrend, driven by the overall bullish sentiment in the global crypto market and further bolstered by the announcement of the Pectra upgrade. With anticipations of a 266% uptick, analysts remain optimistic of ETH's bullish ascendance.

The latest Cointelegraph video analyzes the factors behind Ether's underperformance and explores its potential for a comeback in 2025.

Hashdex and Nasdaq Global Indexes have launched the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), offering U.S. investors exposure to bitcoin and ethereum through a single exchange-traded fund (ETF). U.S. Investors Can Now Access Combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF—NCIQ The Hashdex ETF, which began trading on Nasdaq under ticker NCIQ on Feb.

On February 12, the Cboe BZX Exchange made a formal request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking approval to allow staking within the 21Shares Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin proposes a new increase in Ethereum's gas limit to improve censorship resistance, L2 interoperability, and blockchain security. Despite a recent increase to 36 million, Vitalik believes it is necessary to continue raising the gas limit to address issues such as congestion and decentralization.

On Feb. 13, 2025, Ethereum Core Developer Tim Beiko published a summary of the All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) call #205, confirming client software releases for the Pectra upgrade's deployment on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets.

Last week, Ethereum's ability to process more transactions got a boost when validators decided to raise the gas limit for the first time since late 2021, and notably, the first time since the network's Merge. Despite this increase, Vitalik Buterin believes that the ETH gas limit should be raised even more.

Where's the momentum Ethereum's price so dearly craves?

The crypto market has experienced a notable rebound in activity this week. The uptick is reflected in the global crypto market cap, which has surged by 2% over the past seven days.

According to leading on-chain data platform Glassnode, Solana's seven-day average transaction fees have outpaced Ethereum's since Jan. 9, highlighting its growing network activity and sustained demand. While SOL's transaction fee dominance weakened in February, the weekly difference remains above $3 million, indicating sustained relative strength over ETH, Glassnode noted.

Today, over $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts will expire, raising concerns about potential volatility in the cryptocurrency markets. As a significant amount of these contracts nears expiration, traders are closely monitoring how the event will impact the price of these assets.

TL;DR Today, more than $2.5 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire, potentially creating volatility in the crypto market and causing price fluctuations. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are approaching “max pain” levels, which could trigger significant price movements, impacting traders.

With thousands of distributed apps, NFT initiatives, and DeFi ecosystems, Ethereum(ETH) has remained the pillar of the crypto scene. However, as its price trend points towards a possible jump to $12,000, investors are searching for ways to maximize their gains beyond simply owning Ethereum.

Vitalik Buterin has argued that increasing Ethereum's L1 gas capacity is necessary to support transaction inclusion and application development when most activity occurs on L2. In a new blog post, Buterin outlined calculations suggesting that a roughly 10× expansion in L1 capacity would preserve key network functions even as applications migrate to Layer 2 solutions.

Raising Ethereum's gas limit would improve censorship resistance, reduce costs when routing assets between L2s and provide a safety net in case of disasters, Buterin said.

Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a major crypto hub. Local authorities recently confirmed that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) can now be used to prove the wealth of investors applying for an investment visa.

AAVE, one of the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, has been experiencing notable developments in its ecosystem. Over the past year, the platform has witnessed significant growth, with net deposits exceeding $20 billion.

Ethereum (ETH) remains under pressure, struggling to reclaim the $2,800 level after shedding 21% of its value since January 31 as bearish sentiment grips the market.

Ethereum's recent performance has left investors uneasy, as the Long-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator shows growing anxiety among ETH holders. This metric suggests that many long-term investors are seeing their unrealized gains diminish, which could lead to further market pressure.

The fourth day of consecutive outflows for bitcoin ETFs saw a loss of $156.69 million, with significant withdrawals from Fidelity's FBTC and ARK 21Shares' ARKB. In contrast, ethereum spot ETFs attracted $12.92 million in inflows, led by Blackrock's IBIT and Fidelity's FETH. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $650.

TL;DR Ethereum's Pectra upgrade enters the testing phase, with mainnet launch expected by late April 2025. Initial tests on Holesky (Feb. 24) and Sepolia (Mar. 5) to ensure software functions correctly before mainnet implementation. Pectra introduces technical enhancements to boost scalability, security, and user experience, gaining cautious optimism from the crypto community.

Ethereum developers have confirmed that the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will undergo testing on the Holesky and Sepolia networks on February 24 and March 5, respectively. If these tests run smoothly, the upgrade is scheduled to go live on the Ethereum mainnet on April 8.