Regardless of its persistent waning movements and underperformance compared to a few major crypto assets, Ethereum still has the potential to undergo a significant rally in the ongoing bull market cycle. With key developments surrounding ETH and its ecosystem, many analysts foresee a move to unprecedented levels in the upcoming months.

In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin's transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05.

XRP has been steadily recovering from recent price setbacks, showing strong bullish potential. The altcoin has been moving in an upward trajectory, backed by large wallet holders known as whales.

Cryptocurrency mogul Mike Novogratz has weighed in on the staying power of the Ripple-affiliated XRP token during a recent appearance on "Galaxy Brain" alongside Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead.

Amid market uncertainty, Ripple rival Stellar (XLM) has reached a critical make-or-break level, leaving investors and traders uncertain. The past few days have been unfavorable for the XLM token, with a 38% price drop. However, recent gains over the past two days appear to be shifting market sentiment.

Ethereum users have expressed frustration that the non-profit organization has grown out of touch with its user base.

With 200 million potential investors, will Brazil's XRP ETF reshape crypto adoption?

BBRL is slated for launch by the end of Q1 2025.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step by acknowledging XRP ETF applications from multiple asset managers, including CoinShares, Canary Capital, and WisdomTree. In response to the development, XRP lawyer John Deaton reflected on Ripple and XRP's evolution over the past four years.

Issuers are revisiting staking as a part of Ethereum ETFs as the SEC turned a new leaf under President Donald Trump.

XRP has defied market trends, posting a 297% gain against Bitcoin since November. Whale accumulation continues, reinforcing bullish sentiment.

Ripple and Brazilian financial heavyweight Braza Group have announced the launch of a new stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The stablecoin, called BBRL, is pegged to the Brazilian Real and is designed to offer secure, cost-effective solutions for both individuals and businesses.

Solana (SOL), popularly known as the "Ethereum killer," has recorded significant dominance over Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX) in a key metric. In the last 24 hours, Solana has raked in $2.06 million in transaction fees.

One on-chain metric looks bullish for Ethereum's (ETH) mid- and long-term outlook, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. The firm notes on the social media platform X that the average fee of an Ethereum transfer is currently priced at $0.41, a sharp drop from $15.21, the high point in the past two years.

JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, suggesting this trend could contribute to broader weakness in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The analysts observed that futures contracts for both cryptocurrencies on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are approaching a condition known as backwardation, where futures prices drop below spot prices, according to The Block.

Such a move would push DOGE to well above $0.3.

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, has faced severe price resistance at the $3,200 level for the past 30 days. Since the beginning of February, when ETH dropped below $3,000, Ethereum whales have maintained an optimistic outlook on the asset.

If Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds owing to the shift in crypto's focus from innovation to influencer-driven marketing.

The majority of the coins are bouncing off today, according to CoinMarketCap.

A crucial call to action has been issued to XRP Ledger nodes and validators as the UNL migration to the new XRPL Foundation begins.

Reduced onchain activity has led to a sharp decline in Ethereum transaction fees, bringing costs to the lowest since 2020, and raising concerns about overall network demand.

SUPER, HYPE and BTC contributed CoinLedger users' largest unrealized gains, with ETH, ADA and POL leading the losses.

On-chain data shows the XRP whales have participated in a large amount of net buying recently, a sign that could be bullish for the asset's price.

The SEC has acknowledged a filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of 21Shares to allow staking for its Ethereum ETF.

Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a narrow range since the beginning of February, oscillating between key support and resistance levels.

XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) latest surge follows the SEC acknowledging CoinShares' spot XRP ETF filing and Donald Trump's media post referencing Ripple's business—fueling speculation about XRP's role in future crypto adoption. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.69 $155.6 billion +3.5% +10.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,546.59 $1.93 trillion +1.5% +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,747.97 $331.4 billion +1.2% +3.5% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlights that XRP is forming an ascending triangle, positioning for a breakout that could lead to a 26% rally.

In mid-February 2025, XRP experienced a strong resurgence in the cryptocurrency market. It enjoyed its first significant rally on February 13 and February 14, when it rose from about $2.40 to above $2.80.

XRP, the native token of the Ripple network, has experienced a period of downward movement, losing about 21.72% of its value in recent times. This decline was largely due to intensified selling pressure and broader market factors.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his disappointment with criticism that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is “bad and intolerant” for not embracing “blockchain casinos.” What Happened: In response to a query on Tako, Buterin revealed that the criticism is that Ethereum “do not respect casinos” on the blockchain.

XRP's market activity has taken a noticeable downturn as whale transactions fall off. According to the latest on-chain data, only 240 million XRP moved in the last 24 hours, suggesting a significant drop in large-scale transactions.

Fewer validators would cut costs, while automatic rewards would simplify operations, P2P.org's Artemiy Parshakov said.

XRP trades at $2.69 on Feb. 20, 2025, as bullish momentum contends with critical resistance levels amid mixed technical signals. XRP The 1-hour chart shows XRP stabilizing between $2.65 and $2.75, forming higher lows within a tentative ascending trend. Immediate resistance at $2.75–$2.80 remains pivotal; a breakout with volume could propel prices toward $2.85.

Brazil's CVM has approved the world's first XRP-based ETF, managed by Hashdex, marking a significant step in institutional crypto adoption amid growing interest in XRP investment products.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

Amid the bustling crypto market, Brazil marks a historic turning point by approving the world's first XRP spot ETF, while a local bank prepares to launch an innovative stablecoin on the XRP Ledger network.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) remains in a sideways range, but rising ETF inflows, whale accumulation, ETF applications are fueling speculation of a major rally. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,741.19 $330.5 billion +0.6% +3.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,204.60 $1.92 trillion +0.8% +1.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.68 $155.09 billion +2.4% +9.8% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Mikybull Crypto noted significant Ethereum accumulation, predicting that once ETH starts moving, the rally will be "massive.

Today, buyers are trying to keep the price of the Ripple (XRP) coin above the moving averages.

Ethereum has attracted some small inflows for the past two days, $19 million on Wednesday and $4.6 million on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, ether ETFs experienced a net inflow of $19.02 million, primarily driven by Fidelity's FETH, while bitcoin ETFs faced a net outflow of $71.07 million with significant withdrawals from Fidelity's FBTC and Valkyrie's BRRR. Ether ETFs Secured $19.02 Million Inflows While Bitcoin ETFs Saw $71.

Cryptocurrencies traded slightly higher across the crypto market on February 20. As top coins Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flipped green, the total market cap rose 1.6% to $3.2 trillion. BTC dominance remained high, at 60.2% and ETH dominance stood at 10.

XRP (XRP 3.76%) and Bitcoin (BTC 1.18%) have plenty of catalysts to support their future growth, and it's common knowledge that financial institutions around the world are adopting both coins for various reasons. But there's one new trend in particular that's driving those same financial institutions to take more interest in these two coins.

It's a major win for Ripple ($XRP) as Brazil's securities regulator Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) approved the world's first $XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news is yet another big step in the company's expansion, which already includes partnerships with central banks.

JPMorgan analysts warn that the crypto markets could face a downturn soon, as institutional demand for CME bitcoin and ether futures has dropped. Crypto Market Drops 15% The crypto market has dropped 15% from its peak of $3.72 trillion on December 17 to about $3.17 trillion, signaling a big correction.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a deadline for deciding whether to approve multiple exchange-traded funds (ETF) that track the price of Ripple-promoted XRP directly.

Ethereum (ETH) continued to trade subdued for most of Thursday, extending its two-week-long price range amid market indecision.

Brazils Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) has approved the countrys first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund, set to trade on the B3 exchange. The decision, announced on February 19, coincides with an 8% surge in XRP price over the past 24 hours, pushing it to $2.72, just 20% below its all-time high.

Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a spot XRP ETF filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of Canary Capital, marking a key milestone in the crypto ETF sector. This acknowledgment initiates the SECs formal review process, which will determine whether the proposal secures regulatory approval.