One of the great promises of Ethereum's (ETH 5.10%) blockchain is that it's a go-to for people wanting to use it for smart contracts. With the chain's rise came the inevitable proliferation of competitors aiming to provide such functionalities cheaper, faster, and better.

Grayscale Investments has filed to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Can Ethereum still claim L1 dominance as Solana gains ground and the ETH/BTC ratio crashes below 0.022? ETH/BTC hits a multi-year low Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest crypto by market cap, is facing a sobering reality check.

Solana (SOL) is attempting to recover from an almost 12% correction over the past seven days. The RSI has surged into overbought territory, suggesting strong bullish momentum.

XRP extended its downturn for a second straight week as the coin plunged on Monday, nearing a critical breakdown below the $2 support level. The decline follows broader market turbulence intensified by impending U.S. tariffs set to take effect on April 2, 2025.

The Ethereum network's main source of income from layer-2 (L2) scaling chains — “blob fees” — has sunk to the lowest weekly levels so far this year, according to data from Etherscan. In the week ending March 30, Ethereum earned only 3.18 Ether (ETH) from blob fees, according to Etherscan, or approximately $6,000 US dollars as of April 1.

Bitcoin ETFs saw a $71 million outflow to start the week, extending Friday's losses, while ether ETFs added $6.42 million in inflows. Investors may be reacting to economic concerns, including upcoming tariffs from President Trump. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue as Investors React to Market Uncertainty Bitcoin ETFs stumbled into the new week, shedding $71.

Polymarket bettors see only a 2% chance of XRP hitting a new record high this April.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday as attention turns to President Trump's tariff announcements on Wednesday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,082.96 +2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,905.15 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.83 +0.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.13 +0.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1720 +2.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001274 +1.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 79.5% and daily active addresses up by 29.5%.

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), registered four consecutive red monthly candles after the altcoin dropped 18.47% in March. The altcoin's current market structure reflects a sustained bearish trend not seen since the bear market of 2022.

Crypto ETFs attracted more than $200 million in capital inflows last week despite the market's sell-off, signaling that investors are cautiously buying the dip.

Ethereum's recent 3% uptick may offer temporary relief, but bearish indicators—including a 50-200 SMA death cross and falling funding rates—suggest a continued downtrend unless $2,100 resistance is reclaimed. The post Ethereum's Bullish Breakout Blocked by Bearish Death Cross – Here's the Fix appeared first on Cryptonews.

Whispers of a potential big jump for XRP are circulating, with one analyst suggesting it could hit $27 by June. This prediction hinges on a look back at how XRP has behaved in the past.

Ethereum (ETH) enters the week with mixed signals as traders brace for tomorrow's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement, a potential macro catalyst that could impact risk assets. While the BBTrend indicator remains deeply negative, it's beginning to ease, hinting at a possible slowdown in bearish momentum.

Bitcoin's dominance is at a four-year high—will it hold, or is Ethereum about to steal the show?

Crypto expert Egrag Crypto has again predicted that the XRP price could rally to as high as $27. The analyst has also revealed the exact timeline for when the altcoin could record this massive price surge.

XRP holders are finding themselves at a crossroads as recent market trends raise questions about the cryptocurrency's near-term future. After a strong bullish run, XRP has hit a rough patch, with technical indicators suggesting the possibility of further declines.

XRP price crashed in the first quarter, erasing some of the gains made in November when it jumped by almost 500%. Ripple (XRP) has entered a bear market after dropping over 35% from its January high.

If you ask the average person in crypto what problems the industry faces today, “too many chains, not enough apps” quickly comes up as a common gripe.

XRP has formed a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern.

XRP, currently the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently shaken off a bearish indication on its chart, surging 6% in the last 24 hours.

Until ETH reclaims $2,100, a confirmed bullish breakout remains uncertain.

The prices of the coins remain in the green zone, according to CoinStats.

In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold peace plan for Russia and Ukraine, powered by Bitcoin and XRP.

Ripple-affiliated XRP cryptocurrency has managed to score four consecutive monthly closes above its earlier monthly peak that was recorded in 2017.

With a notable increase in volume and a robust bounce off the $82,000 support, Bitcoin is displaying early indications of a bullish turnaround. Bitcoin has increased to $84,469 with a 2.34% intraday gain.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has again made the news with a big donation to a Swiss project called Zuitzerland. Isla, a Web3 researcher developing the project, received the 274 ETH, equivalent to around $500,000, from Buterin, according to reports.

BTC had a rough first quarter, but ETH and other popular altcoins, especially meme coins, performed even worse.

A crypto analyst has projected a massive bull cycle for the XRP price amid spot ETF speculation and institutional demand. Recent bull predictions come as traders aim for a market recovery after weeks of severe selling pressure.

The current trading environment for XRP reflects consolidation within a cautious downtrend, with prices anchored at $2.12 to $2.135 amid a 24-hour trading range of $2.07 to $2.19, underpinned by a $123 billion market cap and $4.18 billion in trading volume.

Grayscale's ETF conversion could significantly enhance crypto's integration into mainstream finance, broadening retail investor access. The post Grayscale files S-3 to turn Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and ADA large cap fund into a spot ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The cryptocurrency market rebounded late on Monday as major cryptocurrencies registered substantial gains. As a result, the crypto market cap is up over 1% and currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

A crypto market crash looks imminent, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin witnessing notable declines. This price crash happened following the release of weak manufacturing PMI and JOLTS data, which provides a bearish outlook for the market.

Popular alternative cryptocurrency XRP may be eyeing a major move against its major market counterpart, Bitcoin (BTC), in the near future. The talk is that the altcoin has reached the lower border of the Bollinger Bands range on the daily time frame.

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg expects a revival in the NFT market.

Ethereum's value in relation to Bitcoin is at its all-time low since 2020, sparking rumors about its position in the world of cryptocurrency. The ETH/BTC ratio now stands at only 0.02, according to the latest figures from The Kobeissi Letter.

Blockchain development firm Peersyst Technology has confirmed the live testnet launch of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain for the XRP Ledger.

Ethereum (ETH) has regained its position as the leading blockchain for decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume.

XRP has rebounded by 3% in the past 24 hours, yet a negative funding rate suggests that it could collapse again soon. The post Should You Long or Short XRP? Top Traders Split as Signals Flash appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale is looking to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund, which contains Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano, to become an ETF.

The crypto market hasn't been doing well this year, and Ethereum (ETH 2.12%) has had one of the steeper drops. It's down 45% year-to-date at the time of this writing.

The US government's strategic crypto reserve has been a hot topic of discussion, sparking expert opinions and debates. While President Donald Trump has already signed an executive order for a Bitcoin reserve, the fate of XRP, SOL, and ADA hangs in balance.

XRP price has increased 7% to $2.17, with daily trading volume rising 18% to $4.22 billion.

On-chain transaction activity on XRP recently surged to a massive 647 million XRP transfers in a single day. The most recent data shows that on March 31 payment volumes hit levels not seen in recent weeks, with almost $647 million worth of XRP being transferred between accounts.

The XRP price slumped in the first quarter even after some notable Ripple news, including the end of the SEC case and its ecosystem growth. Ripple was trading at $2.2 on April 1, down by 35% from its highest level in 2025.

The zkLend hacker lost all 2,930 stolen ETH to a fake Tornado Cash phishing contract. On-chain security analysts confirmed the scam, reinforcing how risky DeFi remains even for hackers.

TL;DR Enhanced Privacy on Ethereum: Privacy Pools, developed by 0xbow.io, leverage zero-knowledge proofs to break transaction links while maintaining regulatory compliance. Endorsed by Industry Leaders: Backed by Vitalik Buterin—who made an early deposit—and prominent investors, it balances anonymity with transparency.

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