Ethereum has been weighed down by persistent downward momentum, and even a near-term rally may not be enough to shift the broader trend immediately. As it stands, the ETH price is now at an important technical moment, with crypto analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino warning of a possible close below a significant long-term indicator.

Digital asset management giant Grayscale says one layer-one blockchain is the best-positioned out of any to potentially steal market share away from Ethereum (ETH), the biggest smart contract platform by market cap.

Cryptocurrency markets are pulling back, mirroring declines in traditional financial markets. The downturn comes as reports indicate President Trump is preparing new auto tariffs, adding uncertainty to global markets.

Ether (ETH) price reclaimed the $2,000 support on March 24 but remains 18% below the $2,500 level seen three weeks ago. Data shows Ether has underperformed the altcoin market by 14% over the past 30 days, leading traders to question whether the altcoin can regain bullish momentum and which factors might drive a trend reversal.

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ETH price broke above the 21-day SMA after bouncing off the support at $1,900.

Ethereum's inability to establish a strong foothold above $2,000 continues to dampen investor sentiment, causing many traders to keep their assets liquid in case of a potential selloff.

A crypto market crash is happening, with the Bitcoin price witnessing another correction, dragging altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin along with it. This price crash is due to several reasons, including Donald Trump's fast-approaching tariffs on April 2nd, which could spark a wave of sell-offs for the crypto market.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have maintained the pressure and are attempting to push the price above the $90,000 resistance. A positive sign in favor of the bulls is that the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have witnessed net inflows for eight successive trading days, according to SoSoValue data.

Ethereum's long-awaited Pectra upgrade took a major step forward as its final test went live on the Hoodi test network. This marks a critical phase before the upgrade is officially launched on Ethereum's mainnet. If all goes well, developers expect Pectra to go live in the next 30 days.

Glassnode analytics platform indicated that the percentage of Ethereum held on centralized exchanges is approaching all-time lows. The firm showed that there was only 14% of the total ETH supply left.

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Ethereum has been the backbone of decentralized finance for years, powering thousands of smart contracts and supporting the growth of nearly every major DeFi platform. Its importance in the ecosystem is undeniable—but its momentum, especially in terms of price action, has slowed.

Strobe Ventures led the round with participation from Brevan Howard and angels Rune Christensen, Andre Cronje and Stani Kulechov, among others.

Celo has officially completed the transition from layer-1 blockchain to layer-2 protocol on Ethereum on March 26, 2025. The move was announced through a post on X, in which the platform highlighted the main technical innovations. Among these, blocks with a time of one second, transaction costs lower than a cent, and the use of USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas stand out.

Celo, the blockchain network launched in 2020, has officially transitioned from a layer-1 chain to an Ethereum layer-2 protocol.Celo announced the successful transition in a March 26 X post, stating that “Celo is officially an Ethereum layer 2” protocol. In the thread, the organization claimed the new protocol features one-second blocks, sub-cent transaction costs, and Tether's USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas.

The upgrade is the last of three tests, and developers previously agreed they would schedule Pectra 30 days from Wednesday if the test ran smoothly.

The crypto market continued to increase over the past 24 hours, rising almost 1% to $2.86 trillion as it inches towards the $3 trillion mark. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a marginal rebound as it went from $86,380 to $88,447 before declining to its current level.

Celo, a blockchain first established as a standalone layer-1 network, has officially transitioned to an Ethereum layer-2 solution.

Ethereum developers are under pressure as the Pectra upgrade rolls out to a new testnet following several unexpected issues that have delayed its deployment to the mainnet.The Pectra upgrade, which was expected to hit the Ethereum mainnet in March, was deployed into the network's Holesky testnet on Feb. 24. However, the upgrade failed to finalize on the network, prompting developers to investigate and address the causes.

Ethereum currently trades around $2,062 with analysts predicting potential five-digit targets despite its poor Q1 performance.

Celo transitions to Ethereum L2 with 1 seconds block time and $0.0005 fees Migration enables native bridging, boosts speed, and lowers security risks Vitalik and Coinbase support Celo's shift to enhance Ethereum integration

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that Ethereum will skyrocket to $5,000 sooner than Solana (SOL) will push above the $300 price tag.

Celo, which was first launched as a proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain in April 2020, has officially become an Ethereum layer-2 network after its long-awaited hard fork. The successful migration was completed nearly two years after Celo's initial proposal in July 2023.

Celo has successfully migrated from a standalone Layer 1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network, marking a major milestone after nearly two years of development. This upgrade boosts scalability, improves interoperability, and deepens integration with Ethereum's ecosystem. Block times have been reduced from 5 seconds to just 1 second, significantly enhancing transaction speed.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that it is now in the cards for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to witness sustained rallies en route to new all-time highs.

Celo has officially transitioned from a standalone EVM-compatible Layer-1 (L1) blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 (L2), marking a significant milestone for the blockchain ecosystem.

Celo has finalized migration from a standalone L1 platform to an Ethereum L2 blockchain. The transition represents a key landmark in Celo's evolution, improving interoperability, security, and the entire ecosystem while ensuring sustainability and accessibility. The countdown platform shows the migration completed on 26 March, with Celo Layer2 Mainnet activation at 31056500 block height.

Solana's rising transaction volume and cost efficiency fuel its potential to overtake Ethereum.

Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at as of . Despite Bitcoin's (BTC) uncertainty, Ethereum prices today hit a daily high of after % move on.

Ethereum's implied volatility is nearing historic lows, with some predicting a sharp breakout as market sentiment turns.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced one of its most challenging starts to the year, recording its second-worst performance in the first quarter of its history. As of now, ETH is trading just above the crucial support level of $2,000, reflecting a year-to-date decline of 43%.

The Layer 2 development utilized the OP Stack from Optimism, migrating Celo into an optimistic rollup chain.

Global asset manager Calamos Investments, overseeing $41.3 billion in assets, made its crypto debut this year with the launch of three bitcoin-focused funds. Designed to shield investors from Bitcoin (BTC) volatility, these structured ETFs have already attracted over $100 million, largely from financial advisors.

Despite Ethereums recent price stagnation, institutional interest in its network remains strong. On March 25, Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank launched the first-ever U.S. bank-issued stablecoin on a public blockchainEthereum.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised to suffer their worst first quarter in years unless they can pull off a huge rally in the next few days.Ether (ETH) has dropped 37.98% so far over the first quarter of 2025, its worst Q1 decline since 2018, when it plunged 46.61%, according to CoinGlass data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is down 6.49% so far over the quarter, which is slated to end on March 31 — marking its worst Q1 performance since 2020, when it saw a 10.83% decline.

Celo's integration as an Ethereum layer 2 enhances scalability, security, and interoperability, potentially boosting Web3 adoption and innovation. The post Celo returns home to Ethereum as layer 2, migration completed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $2,080 resistance.

Celo has completed the migration to Ethereum Layer 2 after two years of development, transitioning from an individual blockchain to an interoperable network. The post Celo Completes Migration to Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of a bullish breakout, forming a complex Inverse Head and Shoulder (iH&S) pattern on the weekly timeframe. This key technical formation suggests that the Ethereum price is on track for a massive rally toward a bullish target of $18,000.

Ethereum price is attracting renewed market attention as analysts present technical scenarios pointing toward a potential move above the $2100 mark. Recent analyses from experts suggest that Ethereum price behavior is showing both bullish short-term structure and macro-level cyclical patterns, which could support an upward continuation if key levels hold.

Despite the price pressures that have prevented Ethereum from experiencing the explosive surge investors expected, institutions continue to adopt the network for launching new tokens.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat on Tuesday as GameStop announced the acquisition of Bitcoin for its treasury. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $88,471.10 +0.03% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,079.34 -0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.94 +2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.46 -0.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1910 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001376 +0.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 78% and daily active addresses growing by 30%.

EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody sits down with CNBC Crypto World to explain why there is a disconnect between ether's price and developments on the Ethereum Network.

Coinbase has announced its support for Celo's migration from a standalone Layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 network.

World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance protocol backed by President Donald Trump, confirmed on Tuesday that it intends to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on both Ethereum and Binance's BNB Chain.

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Custodia Bank, working with Vantage Bank, completed the tokenization of dollar-demand deposits with the issuance of its Avit stablecoin.