A former Ethereum Foundation engineer has raised concerns about the platform's future, warning that a lack of clear leadership is slowing down critical development.

"King of altcoins" Ethereum (ETH) is not having the best of times. The current quarter may turn out to be the worst for the cryptocurrency in the history.

XRP (XRP) price versus Ether (ETH) reached its highest level in five years over the weekend, extending its recovery.On March 15, the XRP/ETH pair touched 0.00128 ETH for the first time since April 2020. That amounts to a 925% rebound when measured from its all-time low of 0.00013 ETH established in June 2024 and approximately 620% gains since November 2024, when Donald Trump won the US presidential election.

Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant volatility. Conflicting market signals created bearish pressure, preventing traders from setting a clear directional trend. As a result, major altcoins like Ethereum and XRP dropped below crucial price points.

Crypto asset manager 21Shares is set to shut down two actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum futures due to a broader crypto market decline. The affected funds, ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY), will cease trading at market close on March 27, with liquidation expected around March 28, according to a press release.

Ethereum is struggling to hold its ground as intense selling pressure pushes the price further from the critical $2,000 mark. The surge in trading volume suggests that more traders are offloading ETH, reinforcing bearish momentum despite minor recoveries.

Ethereum (ETH) is now trading below the crucial $2,000 mark, struggling to find momentum after days of selling pressure and consolidation around $1,900. The broader crypto market remains under heavy bearish control, and ETH has lost over 57% of its value, making it increasingly difficult for bulls to stage a recovery.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen underwhelming price action this year, disappointing analysts and investors who expected a massive breakout. Instead, ETH is now trading at its lowest levels since October 2023, as bears maintain control and bulls struggle to reclaim momentum.

The Ethereum (ETH) market has experienced some recent good fortunes rising by over 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite this price gain, the prominent altcoin remains in a downtrend as indicated by its 11.17% loss in the past week.

Ethereum (ETH) has been on a slow and steady upward trajectory, inching closer to a crucial technical indicator: the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This level is more than just a line on a chart—it's a key battleground for bulls and bears, often dictating the next major move.

Recent analyses confirm that onchain transactions for both Bitcoin and Ethereum have sustained minimal fee structures. Data reveals the Ethereum network's transaction costs have hovered below 1 gwei, while Bitcoin's protocol activity has experienced a marginal uptick in volume.

Clearstream introduces Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services, aiming to simplify crypto adoption for banks and large institutions.

The following is a guest post from Rostyslav Bortman, Founder at Ethereum Ukraine. If you're planning to launch a stablecoin or preparing for a token generation event (TGE), your choice of blockchain likely comes down to two major contenders: Ethereum or Solana.

21Shares has announced that it is bringing down the curtain on its Bitcoin and Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The issuer is eyeing March 28 as a tentative date for the liquidation of both ETFs amid a wave of new filings in the US.

For the first time ever, XRP has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in terms of full diluted valuation (FDV). This figure reflects the total value of the cryptocurrency if all tokens were in circulation.

Ethereum whales have been making notable moves, accumulating significant amounts of ETH.

The firm is liquidating its ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF amid the downturn.

Ethereum price has crawled back in the past few days but remains below a key resistance level. Ethereum (ETH) spiked on Saturday to exceed this month's low of $1,762.

Following inflation easing signals observed in the latest U.S. CPI and PPI reports, investors are now closely monitoring key developments that could influence the prices of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in the week ahead. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) in Recovery as US CPI and PPI triggers $99B Surge Bitcoin

XRP has overtaken Ethereum in fully diluted valuation (FDV) for the first time since 2020 after ETH dropped below $2,000. According to data from Token Terminal, XRP's FDV has now surpassed $240 billion, taking it above ETH's $231 billion.

A cryptocurrency trader who netted $1.8 million in profits with a highly leveraged Ether position has now shifted focus to Chainlink, entering a multimillion-dollar position. The post Hyperliquid Trader Who Netted $1.8M Profit with Ether Bet Makes Multimillion-Dollar Chainlink Move appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), two of the most important blockchain ecosystems, have its own killing features for dApp development. Jax Dwyer of Hivemapper Foundation points out some pros and cons of both blockchains in 2025.

Ether risks another decline below $1,900, which may open up a significant amount of investor demand, which may catalyze Ether's recovery from its three-month downtrendEther (ETH) price fell over 52% during its three-month downtrend after it peaked above $4,100 on Dec. 16, 2024, TradingView data shows. While another correction below $1,900 is on the horizon, this may unleash significant buying pressure, according to Juan Pellicer, senior research analyst at IntoTheBlock.

Ether risks another decline below $1,900, which may open up a significant amount of investor demand, which may catalyze Ether's recovery from its three-month downtrendEther (ETH) price fell over 52% during its three-month downtrend after it peaked above $4,100 on Dec. 16, 2024, TradingView data shows. While another correction below $1,900 is on the horizon, this may unleash significant buying pressure, according to Juan Pellicer, senior research analyst at IntoTheBlock.

A crypto expert has promptly shut down the idea that XRP will ever surpass Ethereum. In his post, the analyst shared several reasons why he believes such an outcome is highly unlikely, highlighting the inherent differences in both cryptocurrencies in terms of infrastructure and utility.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of a new testnet to complete testing the Pectra upgrade and demonstrate the code update a final time before deploying the upgrade.

According to a recent post on X by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum (ETH) may be heading to $1,250 as it risks breaking down from a parallel channel. However, other analysts suggest a trend reversal could be on the horizon for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed diverging performances between its two largest assets, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). While Bitcoin has shown signs of recovery, gaining 3.8% over the past two weeks and reclaiming the $85,000 price level, Ethereum has struggled to keep up.

Ethereum price could be on the verge of “death” as historical chart patterns hint that the largest altcoin could be following BlackBerry's footsteps. The ETH price chart against Bitcoin and Ripple (XRP) has a striking similarity to BlackBerry's collapse against Apple in the early 2000s.

Alas, Ethereum (ETH 1.74%) is, on average, an infuriating coin to hold. If you'd invested a meaty sum of $4,000 into it 12 months ago, today you'd have a grand total of $1,859 and probably some sour questions about your life's decisions.

ETH's price is down by over 50% since its peak in mid-December.

After its price fell by 23% during the past three years, holders of Ethereum (ETH 1.34%) are understandably quite hungry for any signs that better times are ahead.

An analyst who accurately called the crypto market bottom in 2022 believes that one large-cap digital asset will be the fastest horse should conditions become bullish again.

The notorious “50x ETH” whale, who previously cost Hyperliquid $4M, is back in action—this time going all-in on Chainlink (LINK). Within the last 45 minutes, the trader deposited 2.875M USDC into Hyperliquid to open a LINK long position with 10x leverage. Since February 7, this high-risk trader has pocketed $16.

Data shows the sentiment around Ethereum (ETH) has recently soured on social media, something that could actually help the coin reverse its price. Ethereum Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Declined Recently According to data from the analytics firm Santiment, traders on social media have become bearish toward Ethereum following the price drawdown.

A new technical analysis suggests that the crypto market, which includes altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE), is about to experience a major altcoin season that could last 217 days. If critical support levels are maintained, the analyst suggests that we may finally see the long-anticipated altcoin season.

The crypto market today (March 15) showcased notable rising trajectories, igniting investor optimism globally. Bitcoin (BTC) price regained a break above $84K intraday, while Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices also pumped considerably.

Could low sentiment set the stage for ETH/BTC's sharp recovery?

After hitting recent lows, XRP has recovered, significantly rising by about 20%. After striking important support levels, the asset quickly recovered, giving investors new hope.

Ethereum (ETH) has been stuck in a tight range, trading below $1,900 and above $1,750 after days of heavy selling pressure. The broader crypto market remains under stress, with fear dominating sentiment and keeping ETH from regaining momentum.

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group transferred 400 ETH (worth $750,000) to Tornado Cash on March 12, 2025, likely laundering proceeds from the record $1.5 billion Bybit hack, blockchain researchers report. ZachXBT: Tornado Cash Demix Exposes North Korea's $3.

The cryptocurrency trader whose ultra-leveraged Ether (ETH) trade tested Hyperliquid's limits on March 12 has entered another multimillion-dollar position, this time in Chainlink (LINK), onchain data shows. On March 14, the anonymous whale, referred to on X as “ETH 50x Big Guy,” took out long positions in LINK worth approximately $31 million with 10 times leverage, according to Lookonchain, a Web3 analytics service.

The crypto market showed resilience today, March 14, 2025. Most of the top digital assets recorded slight gains amidst a backdrop of macroeconomic shifts and regulatory developments. It includes resilient performances by Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), Hyperliquid (HYPE).

The Ethereum (ETH) price is staging a tentative rebound on Friday in tandem with improving risk appetite across the broader crypto and traditional finance markets. The post Ethereum Price Recovers, But Chart Suggests Slump to $1,500 Coming appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto markets are surging into the weekend, sparking speculation on whether Bitcoin's break above $84,000 could fuel further upside. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,793.95 +5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,939.46 +4.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.25 +9.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1713 +4.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001265 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 15.5% and daily active addresses up by 3.6%.

XRP's fully diluted valuation (FDV) has surpassed Ether (ETH), according to March 14 data from CoinGecko. The FDV flip signifies a reversal of fortune for both layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks behind the tokens, as XRP Ledger's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem gains traction and Ethereum grapples with competition from rival L1s, such as Solana.

A new report from Copper.co, a Swiss-based digital asset service provider, highlights a significant alignment between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the S&P 500. What Happened: The report notes that both cryptocurrencies have achieved an 83% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since their 2020 lows, compared to the S&P 500's 20% CAGR over the same period.