The cryptocurrency market keeps gaining momentum as experts establish ambitious price goals for top assets such as Ethereum (ETH). As Ethereum price targets a five-digit benchmark in the next few years, astute investors are also seeking potential altcoins that may provide even more remarkable gains.

The start of 2025 brings a significant event to the cryptocurrency markets: the expiration of over $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts. With $1.9 billion in Bitcoin options and $712 million in Ethereum options expiring today, traders are bracing for the potential impact on prices.

Ethereum ETFs have been gradually gaining momentum, and analysts are increasingly optimistic that they could surpass Bitcoin ETFs by 2025. Despite trailing Bitcoin ETFs, which closed 2024 with a massive $35 billion in inflows, Ethereum ETFs showed impressive growth, with December alone seeing $2.6 billion in inflows and $13 billion in trading volume.

Banking regulator FDIC discouraged a member bank from using a public blockchain, according to unredacted documents obtained Friday by Coinbase.

Ethereum ($ETH) mulai menunjukkan tanda-tanda pemulihan setelah sepanjang minggu berada di bawah angka $3.420. Meskipun level tertinggi bulan Desember di $4.077 masih belum terjangkau, ada harapan bahwa $ETH mampu melewati resistensi di $3.500.

A collaborative study from Bybit and Block Scholes provides an in-depth examination of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) derivatives, shedding light on market behavior during the pivotal 2024 year-end options expiration. Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest: Bybit and Block Scholes Report Highlights a Picture of Stability The Bybit and Block Scholes analysis shared with Bitcoin.

Bybit and Block Scholes' latest report reveals that the Bitcoin options market maintained stability in the face of year-end expirations, while Ethereum options are poised for brief volatility.

Manajer aset terkemuka, Grayscale, telah memperbarui daftar 20 token dengan potensi kenaikan tertinggi. Dalam pembaruan ini, terdapat enam tambahan baru, di mana dua token – Jupiter ($JUP) dan Jito ($JTO) – berbasis pada jaringan Solana.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, with Bitcoin prices racing towards reclaiming the $100,000 mark again despite record ETF outflows on Thursday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,729.85 +1.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,623.43 +4.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.94 +4.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.47 +3.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3771 +11.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002406 +5.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 20.3% and daily active addresses falling by 0.01%.

Ethereum dominates USDC's supply at 65%, but Solana, Base, and Hyperliquid now capture a growing share of the market.

A top crypto strategist thinks Solana (SOL) will continue to outperform Ethereum (ETH) this cycle as interest in the fifth-largest crypto project remains high. Pseudonymous analyst The Flow Horse tells his 253,400 followers on the social media platform X that Solana will likely outperform Bitcoin (SOL/BTC) this cycle the way ETH did in prior cycles.

Endaoment, a charity fund on Ethereum has sold 3690 ETH tokens worth $12.47 million.

Bitcoin price looks on track to reclaim the $100,000 level. Are altcoins set to follow?

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is surging on Friday, backed by strong ETF inflows and bullish options data. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,577.05 $431.1 billion +4.3% +7.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,100.82 $1.94 trillion +1.8% +4.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.45 $140.8 billion +3% +13.5% Trader Notes: Crypto trader CJ forecasts Ethereum hitting equal highs around $3,555, with the possibility of rejection near $3,640–$3,650 should it push into a supply zone.

New data shows that the amount of funds that investors pour into Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) hit a new high in December. According to crypto research platform SoSo Value, the total inflow for Ethereum spot ETF reached $2.10344 billion last month. The number represents 81.5% of the $2.

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Despite a spirited effort to maintain its position above the critical $4,000 level, having breached it twice this month, Ethereum bulls ultimately lost control, with the price pulling back since.

The cryptocurrency market is heating up again after a few weeks of a sidelined consolidation pattern affecting most projects. As things develop, trading experts and analysts already have their strategy ready and price predictions for this cycle's top, especially for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the market leaders.

Ethereum price has started the year well as it rose for two consecutive days. Seasonality data suggests that ETH could have a great quarter with double or triple-digit gains.

Ethereum trades at $3,444 with a $415.01B market cap and $20.12B trading volume. Endaoment sold 3,690 ETH for $12.47M in its largest-ever sale.

Ethereum ($ETH) began to recover after hovering below $3,420 the entire week. The December high of $4,077 remains out of reach, but there's hope $ETH will clear resistance at $3,500.

Pump.fun retained its high activity levels in the past few weeks, even surpassing Ethereum on a weekly basis. The token launch platform is still the leader on Solana, despite competition from tokenized AI agents.

The Ethereum price seems to be heading towards the end of the prevailing consolidation as the token is approaching the interim resistance at $3500. Meanwhile, the second-largest token witnessed a massive outflow of ETFs during the last trading day worth over $77 million, which could have dragged the levels slightly lower.

Ether stands out relative to BTC as the go-to major currency for traders looking to amplify returns with the use of leverage

The crypto market has gotten off to a flying start to 2025, recovering from recent losses as investor optimism returns. Bitcoin (BTC) crossed $95,000, reaching an intraday high of $97,721 before registering a marginal drop and dropping to its current level of $96,712.

Ryan Rasmussen, the Head of Research at Bitwise Investment, noted that Ethereum price could easily reach $7K in 2025 fueled by the rising stablecoin market and RWA tokenization.

Billionaire investor and Dallas Mavericks co-owner Mark Cuban is known for his strong conviction in cryptocurrencies, having invested in heavyweights such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), as well as the king of meme coins, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). While he has talked extensively about different coins in recent years, some of his remarks have indicated a clear bias for Ethereum.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum's rally was cut short in December when sellers quickly returned as soon as the price moved above $4,000.

Today, January 3, a huge $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts will expire, causing some potential market movements. Out of this, Bitcoin's options are worth $2.15 billion, and Ethereum's options total $453 million. Given the recent price changes, this expiry could influence how both assets move in the short term.

Leading asset manager Grayscale has updated its list of the top 20 high-upside tokens. The new list has six additions, out of which two tokens – Jupiter ($JUP) and Jito ($JTO) – run on Solana.

While DTX Exchange gains momentum, Ethereum's price target reduces to $3,500. Discover why DTX Could be the biggest altcoin in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Ethereum ETFs surged with $2.6 billion December inflows, rising trading volume, strong RSI trends, and potential to outperform Bitcoin ETFs in 2025, driven by staking and AI adoption.

The crypto market will witness $2.639 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts expire today. This massive expiration could impact short-term price action, especially given the volatility seen in both assets over the past few days.

The cryptocurrency market displayed bullish momentum on Friday. The global crypto market cap rose by 1.4%, reaching $3.4 trillion. The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $118.5 billion, reflecting a 19.29% increase. The total volume in DeFi is $8.91 billion, making up 7.52% of the total crypto market volume.

Crypto prices today show bullish momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $97,000 mark. The top 20 coins by market cap traded in the green, showing positive trends across the board.

Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH is consolidating and aims for a fresh increase above the $3,500 resistance.

XRP is off to a great start in 2025 showing a strong comeback as it advances toward its next possible milestone. The price performance of XRP indicates that it is gaining momentum for a bigger move after breaking through the descending wedge pattern and rising back above the $2.18 support level.

Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended 2024 with record-breaking inflows, bringing in over $2.08 billion in December—almost double the previous month's figures, according to SoSoValue.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, has captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. Despite facing a recent bearish trend and trading 14.5% lower than its high in December, many remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025.

Ethereum (ETH) investors seem to be confident that the cryptocurrency's rebound above $3,400 could be the start of something better. This assertion could be attributed to their recent behavior, which has seen many holders refrain from selling despite a drawdown that happened recently.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday as positive market sentiment rings in the new year. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,554.72 +3.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,463.77 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $207.01 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.39 +3.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3392 +4.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002282 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 35.4% and daily active addresses falling by 0.06%.

Dogecoin has witnessed an explosive increase in the number of large transactions, ahead of Ethereum. This provides a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coin as it suggests that Whales are actively accumulating DOGE.

Ethereum ETFs saw record inflows in December, driven by price movements and institutional interest, despite broader challenges for Ethereum's network.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Altseason in 2025 could make it the best year yet for altcoins, with Ethereum targeting $8K and Bitcoin dominance expected to drop to 45%. Key drivers include ETF inflows, a favorable regulatory environment, and strong fundamentals. Analysts highlight post-halving trends for further bullish momentum. The post Analysts Set $8K Ethereum Target With ‘Imminent' Altseason – Why 2025 Could Be Altcoins' Best Year Yet appeared first on Cryptonews.

A handful of on-chain metrics indicate that the native asset of the Ethereum network, Ether, may be poised to retreat to pre-November levels. The crypto analytics firm IntoTheBlock explained in a recent note that the past seven days have seen a significant drop of 73.2% in whales netflow.

The major Week in Ethereum Newsletter is winding down, with the community directing blame to the Ethereum Foundation.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has held above the $3,200 support level but below the moving average lines. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.