Ethereum has been struggling to reclaim the $2,800 mark as support, leaving investors uncertain about the short-term direction of its price. The second-largest cryptocurrency has been unable to start a recovery rally, with analysts increasingly calling for a bearish continuation.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has officially filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce staking services within the Grayscale Ethereum ETFs. This move, submitted via a 19b-4 application on Friday, seeks to amend the provisions of the already-approved Grayscale Ethereum Trust and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, allowing Ethereum staking to provide additional rewards for participants.

Over 50 non-crypto companies, including global banks and luxury brands, are building blockchain-based products on Ethereum and its layer two networks, focusing on NFTs, tokenized assets, and scalable infrastructure, according to a Galaxy Digital report.

Altcoin season remains uncertain as Ethereum struggles against Bitcoin, with BTC dominance rising too.

Hyperliquid ignores the chaos and offers a staggering +176%. The HYPE, it's him.

Ethereum is making headlines with its latest news, the NYSE rule change proposal in Grayscale's Spot Ether ETF, and Pectra launch ready on Sepolia in March 2025.

Ethereum's price has been on a significant decline lately and has yet to reverse. If things remain the same, much lower prices could be expected.

Bitcoin ETFs closed the last day of trading for the week on a positive note with a net inflow of $70.62 million after a string of outflows all week. Green Day for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Love was in the air for bitcoin and ether ETFs on Friday, Feb.

Solana's latest chart patterns could mean more gains ahead as its adoption goes mainstream.

The percentage of Ethereum (ETH) supply staked on the network has dropped to 27.6%, a level last seen in July 2024. This decline has raised questions about Ethereum's long-term appeal among investors and whether staking remains a preferred option.

NYSE's Ethereum staking proposal in Grayscale's ETF could set a precedent for staking-based financial products. If approved, institutional investors could earn staking rewards within a regulated ETF, a potential driver for Ethereum adoption.

Ethereum's (ETH) mega-upgrade Prague-Electra, or Pectra, will debut on Holesky testnet Feb. 24, while Sepolia activation is set to happen in early March. Stress-tests on both testnets will help developers decide on the exact timing for mainnet activation of Pectra.

Institutional adoption of ETH ETFs has picked up pace, despite the altcoin's price stagnating.

Solana doubled Ethereum's trading volume, hitting $5.39B vs. $2.14B, while perpetual trading reached $1.09B, surpassing Ethereum's $470M.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing notable bullish signs recently, with its price maintaining strong support above $2,600. As of the latest data, ETH is trading at $2,702.21, reflecting a 0.67% increase over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum price will likely embark on a parabolic rally after months of lackluster performance as Solana (SOL) ecosystem meme coins become extractive, where only insiders make money. Can the ETH price hit $10K as investors speculate on Solana's implosion?

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.