Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum developer who worked on the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has been released from prison on parole and relocated to a halfway house.

Bulls are stronger than bears today, according to CoinMarketCap.

Ethereum price pulled back and erased some of the gains made earlier on Thursday as concerns about trade remained. Ethereum (ETH), the second top cryptocurrency, dropped to $1,560, down from the intraday high of $1,700.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes believes Ethereum (ETH) is likely to outperform Solana (SOL) over the next leg of the cycle. In a new interview on the Unchained podcast, Hayes says Ethereum has a higher risk-reward ratio compared to Solana going forward.

On Wednesday's announcement that the US is pausing tariffs for 90 days for all countries except China, the stock markets across the world, plus the crypto market, shot skywards. However, after gains on the day by $ETH and $SOL of 12.4% and 13.2% respectively, both layer 1 cryptocurrencies have dropped more than 4% on Thursday.

Ethereum saw a dramatic turnaround this week, bouncing over 21% from its recent low of $1,380 in just hours. The sharp recovery came in response to an unexpected shift in macroeconomic policy: US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries—except China, which now faces a steep 125% tariff.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index shifted to “Fear” after the tariff pause announcement. It had been at “Extreme Fear” most of the past month.

The cryptocurrency market rallied sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump paused tariffs imposed on almost all nations for 90 days, giving the stock and crypto markets a much-needed breather from constant volatility. The crypto market registered substantial gains, with some tokens rallying nearly 50%.

Cosmos, a blockchain network aiming to become the “internet of blockchains,” has launched Eureka, an interoperability layer designed to link its inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol with Ethereum.According to an April 10 announcement, Eureka has expanded the Cosmos IBC protocol, changing IBC from an ecosystem standard “to a universal interoperability protocol,” setting the hub on a course to become the home of multichain apps. Cosmos projects are integrating into IBC Eureka.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to an innovation awaited by the financial world: the possibility of trading options on Ethereum spot ETF funds (ETH). This is an additional step towards the tokenization of assets and the growing integration of traditional finance with the bull market of cryptocurrencies.

US inflation dropped in March, raising optimism that the Federal Reserve will adopt a more dovish tone in upcoming meetings—boosting crypto prices. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the headline Consumer Price Index fell from 0.

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may make inflation harder to tame, the Federal Reserve has noted.

Samson Mow, vocal Bitcoin supporter and the chief executive at JAN3 company that helps nation-states with BTC adoption, has taken a jab at the second largest cryptocurrency Ethereum once again.

Investors interested in options trading can now secure options contracts on Ethereum ETFs.

TL;DR Regulatory Spark: Ethereum surged 7% above $1,600 following SEC approval of options trading on spot ETH ETFs, driving fresh institutional interest. Technical Breakout: After breaking through key resistance near $1,400, ETH now faces hurdles around $1,650–$1,680, with short-term targets extending to $1,700–$1,800.

Bitcoin Layer 2s:- The race to scale Bitcoin and bring it into the DeFi ecosystem is heating up. Emerging Bitcoin Layer 2s like Bitlayer are making significant efforts to introduce Ethereum-like capabilities to the Bitcoin network.

Ethereum's price has been in a substantial downtrend, recently reaching the critical $1.5K support region. While this level is expected to hold, a breakdown could trigger another cascade toward $1K.

The crypto market has recorded massive gains in the last 24 hours as President Trump paused country-based tariffs. This lifeline has sparked bull pressure, flipping weekly outflows in most assets.

Despite escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana posted strong gains amid investor confidence.

Ethereum is the first non-Cosmos network to join the IBC ecosystem which plans expand to networks including Solana, Base and Arbitrum.

The trader also sold during major market dips in 2022 and 2023.

Ethereum price is in a steep downward trend and could be nearing a make-or-break level as concerns about its network remains. ETH is in its fifth consecutive month in the red, and is now hovering at its lowest level since February 2020. It has plunged by over 87% from its all-time high.

An Ethereum whale that has stayed inactive since 2022 has made a huge sale involving 10,702 ETH, raising concerns about the price outlook.

Assessing ETH's next move amid options and staking speculations on spot ETH ETFs.

The global crypto market has jumped 6.7% in the last 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in tariffs, giving a moment of relief for the investors. Despite this crypto market is still struggling in the ETF sector as U.S listed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF products continue to see outflows.

Two leveraged ETFs that bet against Ethereum have become the top-performing ETFs in the first four months of this year.

With financial markets wobbling amid the economic disruptions that are anticipated due to new tariffs, the possibility of a bear market in crypto is decisively on the table. If a bear market does happen, it could be a great opportunity to load up on quality crypto assets for pennies on the dollar.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bullish on a memecoin built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem while offering his forecast for Ethereum (ETH) and Chainlink (LINK).

As global markets reel from Trump's new “Liberation Day” tariffs and a sudden liquidity crunch, the crypto market is undergoing one of its most severe drawdowns since 2020. While Bitcoin has managed to hold relatively better ground, Ethereum is facing sharper losses.

Ethereum touches historical bottom price level while showing recovery signs after SEC approves ETF options trading despite ongoing network challenges.

The withdrawals took place even as prices zoomed higher alongside a risk-reset on Wall Street.

After Trump surprised the markets with his unexpected 90 days pause on Tariffs, the crypto market witnessed a huge relief rally followed by a broader rally in equity markets. Bitcoin rose over 7% to regaining its $80K levels while the broader crypto market followed suit.

The US stock market rebounds; the Dow Jones surges 6.7% in a single day as President Trump raises China's tariffs to 125% and pauses tariffs on other countries for 90 days that have reached out to negotiate.

Mixed signals after ETH hit a pivotal point for long-term investors.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has faced significant price challenges this year, drawing sharp criticism from the community. It has been battered by escalating geopolitical tensions and broader market uncertainty.

In a major boost for Ethereum and the wider crypto market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading on several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This includes big names like BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust, Bitwise Ethereum ETF, and two from Grayscale — the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust.

Long-term Ethereum whales have been offloading their ETH holdings in big numbers over the past three days as ETH price faces massive selling pressure. Although ETH has bounced back more than 13% from the lows of $1,400, whales have adopted the sell-on-rise strategy.

According to Lookonchain data, an Ethereum OG has just sold nearly $17 million worth of ETH at nearly $1,600. Prior to this, the address had been dormant.

The SEC has approved options trading for multiple Ethereum ETFs while 21Shares has filed to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved options trading on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds. According to filings published on Apr.

Ether's (ETH) most recent sell-off saw it lose the crucial $1,500 support level, and a number of technical indicators suggest that ETH may witness a deeper correction before embarking on a sustained recovery.Data shows Ether's price dropped below its realized price — an onchain metric that recalculates the market value of a cryptocurrency based on the price at which each coin last moved on the blockchain. According to CryptoQuant contributor, theKriptolik, ETH price trading below this metric, which is historically a bearish sign.

Crypto markets bounced sharply after Trump paused new tariffs, with Bitcoin up 8.5% to $81.7K, Ethereum up 13.4%, and altcoins posting strong gains. The post BTC Tops $82K as ETH and XRP Jump 13% on Trump's Tariff Pause appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has suffered yet another blow this week, sliding to a fresh low of around $1,380 — a level not seen since March 2023. The ongoing downtrend has left investors increasingly concerned, with many now questioning whether ETH's long-term bullish structure is still intact.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,600 zone. ETH is now up nearly 15% and might attempt a move above the $1,680 zone.

Investors can now trade options tied to BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale's Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Mini Trust. The post SEC Approves Listing, Trading of Options on ETH ETFs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has underperformed Bitcoin on 85% of all trading days since it launched in 2015.

Bitget (BGB), Cronos (CRO), and 1INCH are three of the top exchange tokens to watch in April 2025. BGB is down 4% this week after a massive rally in late 2024, while CRO has dropped nearly 10% amid broader market weakness tied to the tariff war.

After a slight rebound on Tuesday to the $1,600 threshold, Ethereum‘s price was faced with notable resistance, which led to a sudden breakdown to $1,450. ETH's persistent weak performance this year has impacted investor conviction in the market, triggering significant selling pressure in the past few weeks.