Cryptocurrency markets are surging ahead of a crucial tariff announcement by President Trump. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,692.07 +2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,912.93 +0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $131.12 +3.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 +0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +1.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001268 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 18.6% and daily active addresses growing by 4.7%.

Crypto analyst Klejdi has indicated that Ethereum's pain is far from over, with the second-largest crypto by market cap set to suffer a further downtrend. Specifically, he warned that ETH could still drop to as low as $1,400 before it finds a bottom.

Clients will also be able to include Litecoin in individual retirement accounts.

L2 are burning just 17 ETH per week, down 98% from the levels from a few months ago. The previous argument of L2 being profitable has failed, with Ethereum seeking ways to tap value from L2 apps.

The industry's leading altcoin has had a rocky start to the year.

March 2025 marks a significant turning point in the DeFi ecosystem: Ethereum regains the lead in the rankings of blockchains in terms of trading volume on DEXs, surpassing Solana for the first time since September 2024. A turnaround that occurs in a pressured market, with a notable decline in activity on Solana, particularly on its flagship platforms.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to roll out Spot-Quoted futures for top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as top equity indices on June 30, 2025.

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) could deliver the strongest gains among major digital assets in the coming years, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: In a research note, Kendrick said he expects AVAX to rise tenfold by the end of 2029, outperforming both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in relative price growth.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) product that allows U.S. investors to directly invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). This new product will satisfy the increasing number of investors seeking tax-efficient ways to invest in cryptocurrencies.

The combined market cap of crypto has dropped by 6.4% in the past 30 days.

Ye Zhang, the co-founder of layer-2 network Scroll, has criticized the proposal to charge Ethereum Layer-2 networks. In a post on X, Zhang described such proposals as bad for the network's long-term growth.

An OG Ethereum investor sold 2,001 ETH worth $3.82M on April 2nd amidst declining whale activity and price struggles.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have pushed the price above the $87,000 level even as US trade tariffs are slated to kick in on April 2. Bitcoin may remain volatile in the near term, but analysts remain bullish for the long term.According to Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright, Bitcoin is currently in an acceleration phase, which “can conclude with a sharp, dramatic rally” if history repeats itself.

Fidelity Investments has launched an individual retirement account (IRA) that lets individuals to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new crypto-focused retirement account, giving individual investors the opportunity to hold digital assets directly in tax-advantaged retirement portfolios. The offering includes access to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and is available to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Ethereum continues to face strong headwinds as it trades below the $1,900 mark, with bullish momentum fading and market sentiment growing increasingly fearful. After a brief attempt to stabilize, ETH has resumed its downward trajectory, now down over 35% since late February.

Tariff fears triggered a potential sell-off of $161 million in spot BTC and ETH ETFs.

The ongoing Ethereum cycle follows the trend pattern observed in previous Bitcoin cycles, prompting a bold prediction from market analysts.

Even though the discourse surrounding Ethereum has been mostly dominated by "doom and gloom" narratives over the past month, recent data shows that the popular blockchain network should not be written off just yet.

Ye Zhang, the co-founder of Ethereum layer-2 network Scroll, has pushed back against calls for Ethereum to impose fees on layer-2 networks. Zhang argued in a detailed social media post on April 2, that the proposal was harmful to Ethereum's long-term vision.

Ethereum's price has faced significant challenges recently, with struggles to secure $2,000 as a support level.

The cryptocurrency market is neither bullish nor bearish today, according to CoinStats.

Will a selloff follow?

Due to the first-mover advantage, Bitcoin (BTC) plays a pivotal role in setting the bias for the entire crypto market. While BTC is influenced by macroeconomic policies and liquidity cycles, let's explore if Bitcoin's funding rate will help in predicting the next Ethereum price move.

Ethereum (ETH) whales have sold a whopping 760K ETH worth $1.4 billion in the past two weeks, suggesting declining confidence in the cryptocurrency.

Ethereum is attempting a recovery after bouncing from the $1,800 zone, but the price remains trapped below key resistance, and the broader trend is still bearish. Short-term momentum has improved slightly, but upside continuation remains uncertain.

Ethereum whale activity drops sharply as technical and on-chain signals hint at a looming correction.

GameStop and Tether are deepening their exposure to Bitcoin, with GameStop raising $1.5 billion to add the cryptocurrency to its treasury and Tether expanding its Bitcoin holdings.

A top crypto market analyst has stated that Ethereum is “extremely undervalued” after recording four consecutive months of negative returns. This prediction comes after the Ethereum network flipped Solana in a key metric, signaling a possible trend reversal.

Ethereum price has disproportionately underperformed peers in the crypto top ten ranking and multiple metrics signal an extended downside.

The stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly sitting on $3.86 billion worth of unrealized Bitcoin (BTC) profits. The crypto tracker Spot On Chain notes Tether has the sixth-largest Bitcoin wallet in the world, with its reserves totaling 92,647 BTC worth $7.88 billion at time of writing.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours despite several altcoins crashing on April Fools' Day. Despite the altcoin crash, the crypto market cap is up 0.50% and currently sits at $2.7 trillion.

Investors pulled $222 million from US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the first two days of the week, with Fidelity's FBTC leading Bitcoin ETF outflows.

Bitcoin (BTC) price fluctuations have affected bull traders following recent outflows. The general market downturn has impacted trading volumes in the top crypto assets and altcoins.

Scroll co-founder Ye Zhang criticized proposals to impose fees on Ethereum rollups, arguing they would harm long-term growth for short-term revenue.

Ethereum's fee revenue fell from $30 million to $500,000 annually due to execution moving to Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism.

Ether may lead the market higher in case the looming tariffs are more measured than expected.

With a 10% drop over the past week, Ethereum price is currently testing crucial support levels followed by a heavy ETH whale selloff taking place. Although ETH has bounced back from the support of $1,800, analysts are weighing the possibility of how low it can fall further from here.

Amid the notable macroeconomic uncertainty caused by the tariff trade wars, Ethereum (ETH) price has suffered significant losses. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $225 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of around $14.

Shady crypto mixing protocol eXch is merging with an offshore entity and restructuring to evade scrutiny over laundering tens of millions stolen from Bybit.

VanEck's BNB ETF, if approved, would be the first such product listed in the U.S.

Ethereum battles resistance at $1,920 while recovering from recent lows, as whales sell positions and options expiry creates market uncertainty.

FLOKI's holders might expect some interesting price action in the next few hours.

After experiencing 4 red months in a row, the minor rise in the Ethereum (ETH) price raises hopes of a green quarter ahead. In the times when the markets continue to display some uncertainty ahead of Trump's new tariffs, the second largest token is displaying strength.

Ethereum is facing a dramatic drop in its revenue from blob fees, falling to its lowest levels since 2025.

Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) continue to record negative flows this week as President Trump's Liberation Day countdown continues.

Tether, the company issuing the largest stablecoin, announced that it purchased 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. Now, Tether's wallet is 7.8 billion dollars and is the sixth largest holder of BTC in a single wallet. Tether, the company issuing the largest stablecoin USDT, announced that it purchased 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. The CEO of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, shares the announcement on X:

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could drop to $1,500 before the repeatedly delayed Pectra upgrade launches in late April, according to MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin, though long-term projections remain optimistic with potential $8,000 highs by year-end. What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled in 2025, dropping 38% since January while investors redirect capital away from ETH exchange-traded funds.