Franklin Templeton has launched its latest crypto exchange-traded product, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This marks the asset manager's third major crypto exchange-traded fund.

Regardless of its persistent waning movements and underperformance compared to a few major crypto assets, Ethereum still has the potential to undergo a significant rally in the ongoing bull market cycle. With key developments surrounding ETH and its ecosystem, many analysts foresee a move to unprecedented levels in the upcoming months.

In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin's transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05.

Ethereum users have expressed frustration that the non-profit organization has grown out of touch with its user base.

Issuers are revisiting staking as a part of Ethereum ETFs as the SEC turned a new leaf under President Donald Trump.

Solana (SOL), popularly known as the "Ethereum killer," has recorded significant dominance over Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX) in a key metric. In the last 24 hours, Solana has raked in $2.06 million in transaction fees.

One on-chain metric looks bullish for Ethereum's (ETH) mid- and long-term outlook, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. The firm notes on the social media platform X that the average fee of an Ethereum transfer is currently priced at $0.41, a sharp drop from $15.21, the high point in the past two years.

JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, suggesting this trend could contribute to broader weakness in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The analysts observed that futures contracts for both cryptocurrencies on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are approaching a condition known as backwardation, where futures prices drop below spot prices, according to The Block.

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, has faced severe price resistance at the $3,200 level for the past 30 days. Since the beginning of February, when ETH dropped below $3,000, Ethereum whales have maintained an optimistic outlook on the asset.

If Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds owing to the shift in crypto's focus from innovation to influencer-driven marketing.

The majority of the coins are bouncing off today, according to CoinMarketCap.

Reduced onchain activity has led to a sharp decline in Ethereum transaction fees, bringing costs to the lowest since 2020, and raising concerns about overall network demand.

SUPER, HYPE and BTC contributed CoinLedger users' largest unrealized gains, with ETH, ADA and POL leading the losses.

The SEC has acknowledged a filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of 21Shares to allow staking for its Ethereum ETF.

Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a narrow range since the beginning of February, oscillating between key support and resistance levels.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his disappointment with criticism that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is “bad and intolerant” for not embracing “blockchain casinos.” What Happened: In response to a query on Tako, Buterin revealed that the criticism is that Ethereum “do not respect casinos” on the blockchain.

Fewer validators would cut costs, while automatic rewards would simplify operations, P2P.org's Artemiy Parshakov said.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) remains in a sideways range, but rising ETF inflows, whale accumulation, ETF applications are fueling speculation of a major rally. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,741.19 $330.5 billion +0.6% +3.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,204.60 $1.92 trillion +0.8% +1.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.68 $155.09 billion +2.4% +9.8% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Mikybull Crypto noted significant Ethereum accumulation, predicting that once ETH starts moving, the rally will be "massive.

Ethereum has attracted some small inflows for the past two days, $19 million on Wednesday and $4.6 million on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, ether ETFs experienced a net inflow of $19.02 million, primarily driven by Fidelity's FETH, while bitcoin ETFs faced a net outflow of $71.07 million with significant withdrawals from Fidelity's FBTC and Valkyrie's BRRR. Ether ETFs Secured $19.02 Million Inflows While Bitcoin ETFs Saw $71.

Cryptocurrencies traded slightly higher across the crypto market on February 20. As top coins Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flipped green, the total market cap rose 1.6% to $3.2 trillion. BTC dominance remained high, at 60.2% and ETH dominance stood at 10.

JPMorgan analysts warn that the crypto markets could face a downturn soon, as institutional demand for CME bitcoin and ether futures has dropped. Crypto Market Drops 15% The crypto market has dropped 15% from its peak of $3.72 trillion on December 17 to about $3.17 trillion, signaling a big correction.

Ethereum (ETH) continued to trade subdued for most of Thursday, extending its two-week-long price range amid market indecision.

Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved, could generate additional returns for investors.

The Ethereum (ETH) price is flashing a compelling buy signal as Bitfinex whales aggressively accumulate ETH against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC). The last few times these ETH whales were active, it caused an explosive rally in Ether and altcoins.

JPMorgan analysts say a lack of positive catalysts and fading momentum drive lower demand for bitcoin and ether futures.

World Liberty Fi acquired a small position of Ethereum-based SEI. WLFI tokens are still selling to retail, though occasional whales make $10M investments.

XRP surged ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours after securing its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in Brazil. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the token's value jumped by 6% during this period, reaching $2.75, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The U.S. SEC has acknowledged 21Shares request to enable staking for its Ethereum ETF. This marks the first time the SEC has received a request for Ethereum ETF staking approval.

As the altcoin season discussions heat up in the market, a 19b-4 filing for Ethereum ETF staking increases the hype of an Ether rally. Is the growing hype enough to restart a bull run in ETH price towards $4,000?

On-chain data shows the cost of making a transfer on the Ethereum network has plunged recently. Here's what this could mean for the ETH price.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing signs of a potential breakout as its exchange supply plunges to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The reduction in ETH supply on exchanges has raised questions about whether this supply squeeze could trigger a significant price rally.

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how Solana has recently shown more resilience than Bitcoin and Ethereum in this indicator.

Ethereum is seeing renewed investor confidence as traders anticipate the upcoming Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 8. Derivatives data suggests a bullish outlook, with Ethereums seven-day implied volatility aligning with its six-month average at 66%, according to Derive.xyz founder Nick Forster.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net outflow of $60.63 million, reflecting ongoing market volatility. In contrast, Ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $4.60 million, highlighting a divergence in investor sentiment.

A Chinese crypto investor, under the alias “Hu Lezhi,” has reportedly burned $1.3 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) under puzzling circumstances, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged the 19b-4 filing by the Cboe exchange while seeking the approval of staking features in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). This could be a welcome development as crypto ETFs were barred from staking under the SEC chairmanship of Gary Gensler, noting that it violated securities

Ethereum $10k call has reignited market debates, with one high-profile trader declaring ETH could breach five figures this year if macro conditions align. Recent aggregator data places Ethereum at about $1,840, with a 24-hour volume of roughly $5.1 billion, suggesting ongoing appetite from institutions and retail investors.

Ethereum price is showing positive signs above the $2,650 zone. ETH is rising like Bitcoin and might start another increase in the near term.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a 19b-4 filing from Cboe BZX Exchange, submitted on behalf of 21Shares, seeking approval to stake Ethereum held within the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. On Feb.

Secondary markets for locked tokens refer to platforms or mechanisms where tokens that are under some form of lock-up or vesting schedule.

The record-low Ethereum fees signal weak demand amid onchain volume decline.

Due to its resilience, Ethereum is raising hopes that it can avoid the daily chart's dreaded death cross formation. The 50-day moving average crossing below the 200-day MA, known as a death cross, frequently indicates bearish momentum and additional price drops.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling to regain bullish momentum after briefly turning positive amid the Solana meme coin controversy. While that initial push hinted at a stronger uptrend, it failed to gain traction, leaving ETH stuck in a consolidation phase.

If staking were approved, the ETFs will be able to generate additional returns on their ETH holdings, which could potentially be passed on to investors.

ETH outflows reduce sell pressure, fueling accumulation and a potential breakout.