Ethereum recorded 15% and 30% weekly and monthly price drops. Trading analysts forecast Ether could crash to much lower price ranges.

The prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs, initiated in December 2020 over the alleged $1.3 billion unregistered XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sale, may soon conclude, according to a Fox Business report. A key point of contention in the negotiations is whether's XRP's utility and trading status align more closely with a commodity, similar to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), rather than a security.

The market capitalization of the stablecoin segment has reached $236 billion, surpassing that of Ethereum.

Core developers hope the third attempt will clear the path for a major blockchain update by May.

The ETH/BTC downtrend reflects Ethereum's struggle against Bitcoin's dominance.

Popular XRP advocate and author of “3 Steps to Quantum Wealth” Linda P. Jones believes that institutions will expand their crypto investments beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include XRP ETFs.

Crypto experts weighed in on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price drop below $80,000 on Thursday, predicting potential price bottoms for major cryptocurrencies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michal Pospieszalski of SwissFortress told Benzinga that Bitcoin could find a floor between $60,000 and $65,000 if it falls below $70,000, while Meg Lister of Gitcoin Labs cautioned that pinpointing a bottom remains challenging and could extend into the coming months, depending on U.S. economic policy shifts.

Ethereum's price has remained under significant pressure over the past month, yet staking activity has surged.

In the past few days, the overall cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable price decline. Amid this, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has reached a crucial level near $1,800 for the first time since 2023. However, investors and long-term holders view this level as an ideal buying opportunity.

Ethereum price continued its strong downward trend against the US dollar and Bitcoin as its linear weekly futures moved into backwardation. Ethereum (ETH) crashed to 0.

A decisive update

Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been the undisputed titans of the cryptocurrency world. They've set benchmarks as the standard-bearers for decentralized finance, shaping the crypto landscape as we know it. Bitcoin's role as “digital gold” and Ethereum's pioneering of smart contracts have positioned them as must-haves in every investor's portfolio.

The Cboe BZX Exchange proposed a rule change with the U.S. SEC on behalf of Invesco Galaxy seeking the approval for in-kind creation and redemption of Invesco Galaxy's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF shares. The public has been invited to give feedback on the matter as the U.S. SEC reviews Cboe's proposed rule change.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) whales are waking up again, as showcased by the significant on-chain activities. In the last 24 hours, SHIB whales have engaged in large transactions, which have jumped by 67%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP maintain their gains after a highly volatile session driven by the latest U.S. CPI report. The inflation data showed a slight decline, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may pivot sooner than expected.

The following is an opinion piece by Tom Howard, Head of Financial Products and Regulatory Affairs at CoinList. Stablecoin Act drafts that would effectively ban Tether and other non-US stablecoin issuers from the US market due to offshore operations are circulating.

Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino talks about crypto regulation, the firm's USDT stablecoin and their relationship with Cantor Fitzgerald, which was recently led by Howard Lutnick, who is now the US Commerce Secretary. Ardoino is on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing significant selling pressure, trading below the $1,900 mark as market uncertainty continues to weigh on price action. After losing the critical $2,000 level, ETH plunged as low as $1,750, marking its lowest point since October 2023.

A leveraged Ethereum trade on Hyperliquid resulted in a rare outcome where a whale secured profits despite being liquidated, while the platform's liquidity pool absorbed a multi-million dollar loss.

Due to Ethereum's protracted decline, there has been a lot of conjecture regarding its long-term sustainability. Nevertheless, leading analyst Chris Burniske thinks that reports of Ethereum's demise are wildly inflated despite the pessimism.

If the price of Ether (ETH) falls by a further 20%, the price decline could trigger a cascade of up to $336 million in decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidations, according to Kevin Rusher, founder of the real-world asset (RWA) lending platform RAAC.The executive warned that a decline to $1,857 would trigger $136 million in liquidations, and a price drop to $1,780 could potentially trigger an additional $117 million in loan liquidations — making these the next price levels to watch. Rusher added that the worst-case scenario would be a 20% drop in ETH's price to around the $1,500 price level, which could liquidate $336 million in DeFi loans, sending the markets tumbling.

Stablecoin spikes during dips often signal buying. But this time - caution or the next rally?

According to data from Shibburn, only 1,813,008 SHIB tokens were burned in the past 24 hours. Despite the relatively small amount, the daily burn rate has surged by a surprising 112%.

Wall Street analysts have raised their recession predictions, a move that may affect Bitcoin and other popular altcoins like Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, Ripple, and Cardano.

Financial markets have their own memory, and cryptocurrencies are no exception. Thus, when an asset shows alarming similarities to a past crash, analysts sound the alarm.

The whale that saddled Hyperliquid with $4M in toxic debt is back, opening a long position on Ethereum (ETH) and going short on Bitcoin (BTC).

Lazarus Group laundered $750K through Tornado Cash on March 13. New BeaverTail malware targets Solana and Exodus wallets.

Extreme downward pressure is being applied to Shiba Inu as the asset finds it difficult to maintain market stability. A substantial rejection at a critical level is suggested by the recent price action, indicating that bearish sentiment is still in control.

The Pectra upgrade, the biggest update on Ethereum since The Merge, went live on February 24 after being postponed earlier in the year.

The decline of Bitcoin exchanges and the "Hodl" strategy

The digital artwork was minted on the Tezos blockchain.

TL;DR Record Activity: Tether's daily on-chain transfers surged to over 143,000, reaching a six-month high amid volatile market conditions. Trader Strategy: Increased buy-side activity as traders accumulate USDT during market dips to capitalize on upcoming buying opportunities.

Ethereum's price has been going through a horrifying crash, as the second largest crypto has lost more than half of its value over the past few months.

The crypto market remained flat for most of the day after a brief rally following better-than-expected inflation data quickly lost steam. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly rose above the $84,000 mark after the US CPI Report but fell flat later in the day, dropping below $84,000.

Lazarus arises! The North Korean hacking group has been more than a little busy recently.

The average Ethereum gas fee has dropped by 95% in the year following the Dencun upgrade, one of Ethereum's most significant network improvements.On March 13, 2024, Ethereum's Dencun upgrade was rolled out. The upgrade combined the Cancun upgrade on the execution layer and the Deneb upgrade on the consensus layer.

The ETH/BTC ratio has hit a five-year low, and crypto traders are paying attention. Historically, when Ethereum weakened against Bitcoin, a massive altcoin season followed.

Donald Trump's tariffs and their uncertainties have led to higher odds of a recession in the US and other countries. PIMCO analysts have boosted their recession odds to 35%, and the Atlanta FedNow tool estimates that the economy will contract in Q1.

Binance CEO Richard Teng on Thursday expressed optimism that the pro-cryptocurrency policies introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump will inspire a wave of similar regulatory shifts worldwide. What Happened: Speaking at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore on Thursday, Teng highlighted a dramatic change in the global financial landscape, noting that the United States, the world's largest economy, is now openly supporting digital currencies after years of regulatory uncertainty and skepticism under the previous administration.

The notorious Lazarus Group continues moving the crypto funds it has stolen in recent exploits. Now, the alleged North Korean hackers are targeting crypto execs via Zoom. The post Lazarus Group Deposits 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, Hackers Target Crypto Vets on Zoom appeared first on Cryptonews.

The official marketing lead of the Shiba Inu team, known under the pseudonym Lucie, has addressed the crypto community with a post, revealing the key features of the innovative product recently launched by SHIB – the SHIB OS (operating system).

Ethereum has faced record active selling over the past 3 months, per a CryptoQuant report.

Financial markets have their own memory, and cryptocurrencies are no exception. Thus, when an asset shows troubling similarities to a past crash, analysts go on alert.

Ethereum's current price level is historically oversold which is similar to past moments that triggered major rallies.

Ethereum (ETH) has dropped 45% YTD, but historical trends and technical support suggest a potential bullish reversal toward $10,000 as Fed rate cuts loom.

Tron founder Justin Sun is asking the crypto community about what is happening to Ethereum, against the backdrop of liquidations that reached $2.1 billion in the last two weeks. On Monday, Sun pointed out the network's high-leverage trading issues, which he deemed would cause losses to decentralized finance protocols using the blockchain.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $13 million, ending a seven-day streak of outflows, with Ark 21Shares' ARKB leading the gains. In contrast, Ether ETFs continued their decline, marking a sixth consecutive day of outflows totaling $10 million.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou questioned DEX risk controls after Hyperliquid's $4M ETH liquidation, advocating for dynamic risk limits to prevent similar high-leverage losses. The post Bybit CEO Questions DEXs' Risk Controls After Hyperliquid ETH Liquidation appeared first on Cryptonews.