Ethereum (ETH) has been underperforming in recent weeks, with its price action leaving investors disappointed following last week's flash crash and heightened volatility. Despite initial hopes for a recovery, ETH has struggled to regain momentum, trending downward since mid-December.

Numerous cohorts of Ethereum addresses added over 330,000 ETH in the last two weeks. Is this a sign that a $5,000 ETH price is in the making?

Lido founder Konstantin Lomashuk shared an X profile called “Second Foundation,” which was created amid discussions about the effectiveness of the Ethereum Foundation's (EF) efforts for the ecosystem. However, Lomashuk clarified that no such entity has been created, and he would share his thoughts on the EF case soon.

A mysterious “Second Foundation” X account sparked debate about the past and future of the EF and the need to compete.

The overall crypto market was experiencing some selling pressure on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's second day in office, which went without the new commander-in-chief mentioning crypto despite the industry's anticipation that he'd establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve on day one.

Lido's Konstantin Lomashuk said "no actual second foundation has been created yet," following rumors of a splinter organization.

New data from crypto analytics platform Arkham reveals that President Donald Trump's decentralized finance (DeFi) platform has become a top 0.1% holder of staked Ethereum (stETH) after gobbling up tens of millions of dollars worth of ETH.

Solana's DEX volume ratio compared to Ethereum has reached an unprecedented 268% in January.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday as investors await Donald Trump's executive orders on crypto and his announcement regarding a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $104,661.95 -2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,266.86 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $266.11 +5.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 +1.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3614 -5.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002042 -2.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 9.6% and daily active addresses up by 1.95%.

The crypto community is relieved as Trump pardoned Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht. Now, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and others in the ETH community are urging the release of Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith and Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm. As a result, the Ethereum community is now asking for Trump's assistance in this matter.

Konstantin Lomashuk, Lido Finance's co-founder, teased a “Second Foundation” for Ethereum as the community debated ongoing changes to administrative structures.

Bitcoin is consolidating between $100,000 and $109,588, and charts currently indicate a higher chance of an upside breakout.

The SEC could consider approving staking for ETFs, boosting sentiment and prices for the second-largest cryptocurrency, market observers said.

Vitalik Buterin, alongside others in that community, are calling on the Trump administration to help free Virgil Griffith and Roman Storm.

Ramp Network, a crypto on-and-off ramp solution platform, has announced that users can now sell their crypto directly from Ethereum layer-2 networks via MetaMask.

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Vitalik Buterin's recent plans for the Ethereum Foundation have sparked heated debates across the crypto world. From his push for decentralized governance to Justin Sun's bold claims of boosting ETH to $10,000, the future of Ethereum seems to be at a crossroads.

Vitalik Butern's proposal for an Ethereum Foundation restructuring has unveiled deep rifts within the network's community.

Lido founder Konstantin Lomashuk created a “Second Foundation” for Ethereum as the blockchain is going through leadership debacles.

If your founder is not pivoting to a Bronze Age Mindset in 2025 you're NGMI.

In the world of crypto, it is generally expected that innovation and decentralization go hand in hand. However, a recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Ethereum has shaken this ideal.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, recently failed to breach $3,524, triggering a sharp price drop. Since then, recovery efforts have remained weak as volatility persists.

TL;DR Justin Sun proposes halting ETH sales for three years, funding operations through DeFi activities like lending, staking, and stablecoin generation on platforms like Aave. Taxes on Layer 2 projects could generate $5 billion annually for ETH buybacks and reduce its supply, strengthening its position as a deflationary asset.

Here are the odds of ETH short-term recovery amid abating selling pressure.

Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, his company, World Liberty Financial, has dramatically increased its exposure to Ethereum (ETH) in just the past 24 hours.

The year 2024 was one of mixed results for Ethereum (ETH), given the fall in the Ethereum price between August and November 2024. Despite its recovery in the final months of the year, Ethereum paled in comparison with other altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP.

TRON founder Justin Sun has offered a hypothetical plan for Ethereum and the Ethereum Foundation (EF) under his leadership. His remarks come amid controversy over EF's leadership transformation.

"The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me," ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said amid some crypto drama as ethereum's price keeps lagging behind bitcoin.

DOGE, BONK, TRUMP, BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP in the list.

TRON founder Justin Sun has unveiled his hypothetical plan for the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He joined the conversation about the recent criticism the crypto community has leveled against Ethereum leadership and its operations.

While the new president has made no announcement, Consensys founder Joe Lubin pointed out some tell-tale signs, including World Liberty Financial's recent Ether purchases.

Sun's proposal could reshape Ethereum's financial strategy, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving significant market shifts. The post Justin Sun proposes plan to drive Ethereum to $10,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum price has remained in a tight range this month as its ecosystem faces substantial challenges and increasing competition. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $3,310 on January 22, roughly 20% below its November highs.

SOON raised $22 million through an NFT sale to celebrate its mainnet launch, aiming for community-driven growth with fair tokenomics and Solana Virtual Machine integration.

Unlike other Ethereum L2s, “the first true SVM rollup" uses the Solana Virtual Machine to speed transaction settlement times.

The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as it seems like regulatory approval for staked ETH ETFs are imminent, supported by the optimism from Ethereum co-creator Joe Lubin.

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform Ethereum's ecosystem and push its price to $10,000. In a Jan. 22 post on X, Sun detailed how changes in supply management, operational strategy, and fiscal policies could reshape the trajectory of the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization.

On January 21, Ethereum core developer Eric Conner announced his departure from the community, citing his discontent with the Ethereum Foundation (EF) leadership decisions. The announcement came after co-founder Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a shakeup in the current leadership and claimed sole authority over the organization.

Ethereum has been moving within a tight range, caught between the 100-day MA at $3.2K and the $3.5K resistance. This consolidation phase, accompanied by heightened volatility, suggests that a decisive breakout is on the horizon, which could lead to a new trend.

Despite being praised as the second most significant cryptocurrency, Ethereum has found it difficult to keep up with its leading rivals, such as XRP and Solana. Over the course of the last month, XRP and Solana saw increases of 36.9% and 32.2%, respectively, while Ethereum's market capitalization fell by 4.7.

Tron founder Justin Sun has laid out an ambitious plan to drive Ethereum (ETH) price towards a $10,000 price point. Sun's proposal includes halting ETH sales, taxing Layer 2 solutions, and focusing on Layer 1 development.

Justin Sun, who founded Tron blockchain, has taken to social media to reveal how he would push the second most popular cryptocurrency Ethereum up to make it reach $10,000 if he were in charge.

TL;DR EigenLayer has launched its Rewards v2 upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet, enhancing flexibility, efficiency, and customization in the reward system. Key features include operator-specific rewards, variable fees for Actively Validated Services (AVSs), and batch reward collection to reduce gas fees.

In an effort to uplift market sentiment, Coinbase CEO recently announced plans to offer ‘tier 1 support' to Solana following transaction glitches on the crypto trading platform. Notably, the exchange's CEO, Brian Armstrong, revealed that the transaction glitch on the network was fixed.

Since the market has historically moved in opposite directions of investor sentiment, Santiment says ETH has a chance to rally amid current negativity.

Eric Conner, a core developer in the Ethereum ecosystem, has announced his departure from the community, citing issues with leadership within the Ethereum Foundation (EF).

ConsenSys founder Joe Lubin revealed that Ethereum ETF issuers are optimistic about receiving regulatory approval to offer staking features soon.

The recent announcement of an Ethereum developer leaving the project to focus on AI has sparked a debate among the community.