This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) The Monday crash took crypto by surprise during a historic liquidation event.

Ethereum has been struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin and Solana.

ETH's short-term price action may head in either direction depending on a few key things.

More than $3.1 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today ahead of the much-awaited release of the US jobs data on Friday. The broader crypto market has come under strong selling pressure with altcoins sliding a steeper slope as Bitcoin price dips under $97,000.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin is tired of hearing that “degen casino” is the best market fit for crypto, expressing frustration over the industry's narrow focus.

The crypto market outlook flipped from bullish to cautious on February 3, when Bitcoin (BTC) crashed from $102.5K to $91.2K. This sudden collapse pushed Ethereum (ETH) to shed nearly 26% in a single day.

Approximately $3.12 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today. With the pioneer crypto still below $100,000 this week, will its billion-dollar-plus notional value expiry push the price higher?

Analysts speculate that rising Ether outflows from crypto derivatives exchanges are bullish, as they may lead to reduced selling pressure and closed leverage positions.

Ethereum ETFs recently recorded their third-biggest day ever, adding $500M in a week—16% of all inflows since launch.

Eric Trump comment caused a small price jump, but no major impact. ETH dropped after Donald Trump's tariff news but rebounded 35% soon after Eric Trump's post.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,650 zone. ETH is now struggling to clear the $2,880 and $2,920 resistance levels.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the global market capitalization falling 1.4% to $3.15 trillion, amid significant developments in institutional adoption and mixed traditional market performance. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.37 p.m.

Ethereum has continued to face headwinds, mirroring the broader downward trend in the global cryptocurrency market. The persistent market slump has made it challenging for ETH to sustain upward momentum, even as it attempts to recover from recent losses.

The protocol is designed to solve the issue of undercollateralized crypto lending by allowing borrowers to customize their vaults.

Ethereum Pectra upgrade will commence its testing later this month in a push for an April launch.

An analyst has explained how Ethereum (ETH) could see its price crash to $1,700 if the support level of this technical analysis (TA) pattern fails. Ethereum Could Be In Danger Of Falling Under Ascending Channel Support In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about where Ethereum could head next based on a pattern forming in its 12-hour price chart.

The much-anticipated altcoin season, where investors rotate capital into alternative cryptocurrencies, still feels distant. Historically, altcoin seasons kick off when Bitcoin's dominance begins to wane, and investors shift attention to top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH).

Ethereum developers have confirmed key test dates for the long-awaited Pectra upgrade, bringing the blockchain closer to its first major update in nearly a year. If planned testing on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets proceeds as expected, developers anticipate the upgrade will go live on the mainnet in early April.

Ethereum experienced one of the craziest days in its history last Monday, plunging over 30% in less than 24 hours amid widespread market panic fueled by U.S. trade war fears. However, within hours, ETH staged an impressive recovery following President Trump's announcement of negotiations with Canada and Mexico to ease tariff concerns.

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade is set to go live on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets in February and March, according to the latest announcement from core developers. On Feb.

Despite positive catalysts like institutional adoption and discussions around Bitcoin's potential inclusion in sovereign wealth funds, the cryptocurrency market is trading lower on Thursday, with traders closely watching Bitcoin's $95,500 support level. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,588.31 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,710.63 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $191.80 -3.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.33 -4.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2481 -4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001505 -5.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.9% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for a massive price decline as it has formed a bearish price action pattern on its daily timeframe.

With Ethereum and Solana already expanding their AI strategies, NEAR Foundation has entered the competition with a $20 million fund aimed at AI agent token development.

With over 50 L2s and more in development, Ethereum has become a maze of isolated chains. Hart Lambur, Co-Founder of Risk Labs explains how a new standard, known as ERC-7683, could help crosschain actions easier.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing significant price pressure, with market conditions growing increasingly uncertain. Recently, Ethereum failed to hold the crucial $3,900 level, dipping 14% below that price and triggering concerns about its long-term price action.

Will Ethereum's supply shift to pre-Merge levels cap ETH's recovery prospects?

Should a pair of major tests go well, developers expect the upgrade to hit Ethereum's mainnet in April.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant turbulence, with Ethereum ($ETH) serving as a prime indicator of just how low it could go. The world's second favorite cryptocurrency was on track to potentially hitting highs of $5,500 this year, but recent price swings suggest the road there is looking increasingly more complicated.

Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced today that the Pectra upgrade will move forward with key testnet forks in February and March, setting the stage for the upgrade's eventual deployment on the Ethereum mainnet. Ether's Pectra Upgrade Nears According to Beiko's post on X, the Holesky testnet will fork at slot 3,710,976 on Feb.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to be gearing up for a major breakout, with its market structure closely resembling Bitcoin's (BTC) past cycle.

Ethereum's (ETH) recent price struggles haven't stopped institutions from accumulating coins, with major entities moving significant holdings from exchanges. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has gone up by 0.3% since rebounding from recent lows and reclaiming the $2,650 level.

Blockchain analytics reveal bitcoin and ethereum reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted precipitously since late January, with holdings persisting at lows not witnessed in years.

Novogratz offered his perspective for why ETH has underperformed in recent months when compared to assets like BTC and SOL.

Although it is undeniable that President Donald Trump has been active with regard to cryptocurrencies since taking office, his engagement so far has, arguably, not been as many in the community had hoped.

Michaël van de Poppe sees Bitcoin hitting $500K and Ethereum surpassing $20K, fueled by institutional adoption and macroeconomic shifts.

Ethereum's highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is set to go live, with key testnet fork dates now announced. According to expectations, Pectra will first launch on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets before an official mainnet deployment is scheduled.

The crypto market in 2025 is packed with opportunities, but ignoring up-and-coming competitors could be a big mistake.

With the general crypto market still facing heightened volatility, Ethereum has once again failed to reclaim the pivotal $3,000 price level. Bearish pressure continues to linger in its price action, leading to speculations about its potential in the short term.

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The widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is warning that Ethereum (ETH) could slide further against Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video, Cowen tells his 866,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum could continue falling against Bitcoin if the US monetary policy remains restrictive.

A whole year. That is how long Solana (SOL) has gone without a single outage.

Ethereum is trading in the $2.8K zone. The market saw $33.60 million worth of Ethereum liquidated.

Bears are controlling the initiative on the market today, according to CoinStats.

TL;DR Solana dominates the retail market: It has surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum in active addresses and transaction volume, with a 477% surge in memecoins. ETFs drive liquidity shifts: Bitcoin ETFs hold over 515,000 BTC, impacting prices and volatility. Ethereum is gaining institutional traction.

According to Ali Martinez, capital continues to flow out of Bitcoin and Ethereum into stablecoins, with no clear signs of an upcoming altseason.

The cryptocurrency market is recognized for turning minor investments into considerable riches. Early investment in promising tokens has historically provided substantial returns.