Solana (SOL) has faced a challenging price trend recently, with its decline halting, but the altcoin is struggling to reclaim $200 as support.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, has embraced a new role as the adoptive parent of Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus that recently captured global attention.

XRP recorded a price correction, which can restrict it from competing with BTC and ETH.

Around 80% of demand for the spot Bitcoin ETFs came from retail, but industry analysts expect institutions to pick up the pace in 2025.

As Ethereum (ETH) trades steadily above the $3,300 mark, market analysts are beginning to predict a potential recovery that could reshape the altcoin landscape. Currently trading at $3,321, ETH's resilience has been notable, especially amidst a broader market correction led by Bitcoin (BTC).

The crypto market today is experiencing a cool-off period with the holiday season in full swing. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have tumbled, with BTC falling below 95K and ETH now down to the 3300 range.

The race for dominance is on, and Ethereum's ability to rise from its current slump will be crucial for its future.

Critical support for XRP is present at the 26 EMA, a level that has been holding the ground for the asset. The assets short-term trajectory will probably be determined by the ongoing battle at this price.

One crypto analyst on X shared on Wednesday an investment thesis that sees the market cap of XRP surging to as much as $1.56 trillion if the token's dominance continues to scale up in the following months.

Ethereum is set to surpass $5,500 by 2025, according to Mike Novogratzs Galaxy. The forecast points to DeFi expansion and an NFT revival as pivotal factors driving the altcoins growth, with Ethereum expected to outperform Bitcoin in the process.

Ethereum had an underwhelming 2024, underperforming against Bitcoin and many top altcoins throughout the year. While BTC soared to new all-time highs, ETH struggled to reclaim its bullish momentum, leaving investors questioning its position in the market.

The spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by the world's largest asset manager earlier this year now holds a substantial trove of ETH, having recently surpassed one million tokens. According to data from BlackRock's website and the Ethereum blockchain — first spotted by Arkham Intelligence — the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) fund now holds 1.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy has predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, will be trading above $5,500 in 2025.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading down on Friday, with Bitcoin falling below the $95,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,485.63 -1.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,358.23 +0.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $186.67 -1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 +0.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3144 +0.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002185 +0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 31.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.04%.

Hemi Labs CEO Jeff Garzik sheds light on Hemi's "proof of proof" security model and his vision for a multi-chain future.

Historical data shows that the Ethereum price could enjoy huge gains in the first quarter of 2025. Based on this data, crypto analyst Kaduna predicted that the second-largest crypto by market cap could usher in the altcoin season at the start of the new year.

Ethereum NFT trading volume surged to $186 million last week, a 67% increase from the previous week.

The OI continued to meander sideways over the past week, a strong hint that market participants were sidelined.

BTCS has stopped its StakeSeeker platform to place more priority on areas where it can succeed, focusing on Ethereum blockchain growth.

Bitcoin's repeated failure to cross above $100,000 increases the risk of a drop under $90,000.

The Ethereum (ETH) price is on the back foot on Friday, the final trading day of the year in traditional financial markets, and is threatening a break back below $3,300. The post Ethereum Price Set to Dip to $3,000 – Buy the Dip? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum (ETH) price has remained below expectations in December, disappointing many who anticipated it would hold above $4,000. Despite this, ETH has managed to gain nearly 6% over the last seven days, showing some signs of resilience.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing promising signs of a potential rally, with its price bouncing back to $3,375 after a recent dip of over 15%. Despite the recent pullback, Ethereum is well-positioned to surge toward $5,232, driven by multiple bullish indicators.

Today is a big day in the world of institutional cryptocurrency investing. BlackRock, through its Ethereum-focused ETF, now owns a whopping $3.5 billion worth of ETH, or 993,591.95 ETH, which is 0.12% of the total supply of Ethereum (ETH).

Some coins have returned to the green zone today, according to CoinMarketCap.

Solana-based meme coins, including Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Fartcoin, and Gigachad, have experienced massive growth in 2024, with gains ranging from 600% to 1800%.

“It's going to be a blitzkrieg”: Experts say a crypto-friendly Trump administration will rapidly breathe fresh life into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Cambodia has finally cracked the door open to crypto—kind of. For the first time, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is letting commercial banks and payment companies handle stablecoins and other cryptos backed by real-world assets.

Ethereum's price has failed to break above the key $4,000 level and has been experiencing bearish price action since then. Investors are now worried that ETH might be reversing its overall price trajectory.

Buterin's $300,000 donation will support the Khao Kheow Open Zoo operations and the development of a dedicated exhibit for Moo Deng and her family.

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.

With 2025 approaching fast, the cryptocurrency market is alive with excitement. Analysts and fans are preparing for a booming altcoin season driven by a decrease in Bitcoin dominance and a larger change in market trends.

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.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell further on Boxing Day, plummeting from $98,000 to a low of $95,214, failing to reclaim $100,000 over the holiday period. The cryptocurrency is down just over 2% over the past 24 hours, trading around the $96,100 mark with sellers firmly in control.

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.