Due to difficulties encountered during previous deployments of Pectra on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets, the April 30 plan is still on shaky ground.

Coinbase's emergence as the Ethereum network's largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph. On March 19, Coinbase published a report disclosing that the US cryptocurrency exchange controlled more than 11% of staked Ether (ETH), more than any other Ethereum node operator.

Bitcoin has long reigned as the undisputed king of cryptocurrencies, dominating headlines, dictating market trends and setting the standard for digital assets. In fact, according to YCharts, the daily Bitcoin transactions recently hit $505859, up from $317064 a year ago.

TL;DR Over $14.2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, representing more than 40% of the total open interest in the crypto market. The “maximum pain” level for BTC is $85,000, slightly below the current price, which could trigger short-term downward pressure.

Bitcoin holds steady above $84K while Ethereum and XRP show bearish setups. Key levels to watch for BTC, ETH, and XRP.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing downward pressure as the coin, within the last 24 hours, has lost 7% of its value despite a bullish ecosystem trend. It has continued to fall, unable to find support at the $1,900 level.

Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has plunged significantly against Bitcoin (BTC). According to Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy, Ethereum has reached fresh lows of 0.02210 BTC per ETH, marking a 74% decline since the blockchain's transition from proof of work (PoW) to proof of stake (PoS).

Decentralized finance protocol Aave has integrated Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on the Ethereum mainnet, with this coming on the back of a community vote. The integration is an initiative of Chainlink and Aave (AAVE) ecosystem contributors BGD Labs, and Aave Chan Initiative, according to an announcement.

Ethereum has lost its grip on the key $2,000 level, reigniting fears of a deeper correction as selling pressure returns to the market. Since March 19, ETH has managed to hold above $1,930, but recent weakness has pushed the price dangerously close to breaking below the $1,900 mark.

According to a Public Ethics Committee, one in five South Korean public officials, 411 out of 2,047 officials, holds cryptocurrency, totalling around 14.41 billion Korean won ($9.8 million). This reveals the extent to which cryptocurrency, particularly altcoins, is penetrating Korea's public sector.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has slipped again below $2,000. This time, however, it did so quite quickly, and with a trajectory that for now seems destined to continue. Until yesterday, the $2,000 seemed to hold, but today it first suddenly returned to just over $1,900, with an ugly -4.6% in a quarter of an hour, and then not only did it fail to bounce back but it ended up falling even to $1,880.

Bitcoin (BTC) crashed 4% from a high of $88.7K on March 24 to 85.1K as of Friday. Due to Ethereum's high correlation with BTC, Ethereum price has shed nearly 12% from a high of $2,104 to $1,854.

Ethereum developers tested a new upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, an event widely watched because the other two tests, Holesky and Sepolia, failed to work correctly. Staking providers used the test to prepare for the Pectra upgrade of the Ethereum network.

A fall for the Ethereum (ETH) price is continuing to occur, and not just against its dollar pair, but also against Bitcoin (BTC), and its layer 1 competitors. Is this the end for Ethereum, or is there a way back for the number 2 cryptocurrency by market cap?

The Aave DAO community has formalized the integration of Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on the Ethereum mainnet, with the goal of recovering the value extractable from oracles (Oracle Extractable Value, OEV) related to liquidations and converting it into a new source of revenue for the protocol. The decision, confirmed by an on-chain vote, marks a turning point for decentralized finance (DeFi), ushering in a sustainable model that reintegrates into the system the value technically lost during liquidation operations.

Cryptocurrencies declined on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of a pivotal week for U.S. economic policy. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 2.5% to $85,100 over the past 24 hours, continuing Thursday's downtrend.

Ethereum (ETH) saw buying from whales at levels under $2,000. Selling pressure comes from hack and exploit wallets, while sentiment remains neutral.

Today, over $14.21 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire, an event that could shake up short-term price trends. Traders are closely watching how this massive expiry will impact market movement. Market Performance Falls Short Bitcoin options expiring today have a total value of $12.

In the last one year, the XRP market has experienced a significant rise of 257.9%. During the period, Bitcoin has surged by just 20.8%, and Ethereum has dropped by over 46.6%. A cryptocurrency analyst, identified as Dark Defender, predicts that XRP will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in the future. Here is everything you should know.

Ethereum trades at $2,007 amid historically low retail interest, with analysts divided on whether a bullish breakout or further decline lies ahead.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Toncoin in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) At the start of this week, Ethereum had a good attempt at a relief rally, but the bullish momentum soon stopped when the price reached $2,000.

The crypto market is back in bearish territory after major cryptocurrencies registered a notable decline over the past 24 hours. As a result, the crypto market cap is down 1.20% and currently sits at $2.83 trillion.

Ethereum (ETH) is struggling to maintain its recent bullish momentum after failing to break above the 26-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a critical resistance that has capped price gains for weeks. Currently trading around $2,095, ETH remains under this dynamic ceiling, raising concerns about a potential trend reversal.

The U.S. government has moved over $8 million worth of Bitcoin, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. Most of the BTC was transferred to a change wallet, with Bitcoin currently trading at $87,326, based on CoinGecko data.

Ethereum's ratio against Bitcoin dropped to May 2020 levels, confirming a bearish setup. Analysts warn of a further 6% decline as ETH continues to lag behind BTC in 2025.

Ahead of the monthly close in the coming days, the crypto market, led by Bitcoin (BTC), has experienced rising bearish sentiment. The total crypto market cap dropped around 4.2 percent in the past 24 hours to hover about $2.89 trillion on Friday, during the early trading session for the Western financial markets.

The crypto market has dropped today, March 28, with Bitcoin price dropping below $86,000. This decline in BTC price has also affected Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin.

Today, approximately $14.21 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are due to expire.

The ratio of Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) supply held by long-term holders has reportedly surpassed that of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What happened: As of this writing, 76% of SHIB holders have held their tokens for over a year, according to IntoTheBlock, while 22% have held on for more than a month but less than a year.

March 28, 2025 04:57:55 UTC Why Crypto Market is Crashing Today? Crypto market is crashing today due to weak momentum and resistance at key levels. Bitcoin is stuck around $87,000 with its RSI showing trader indecision. Ethereum dropped below $2,000 after facing rejection at $2,081, with its RSI signaling bearish pressure.

Retail sentiment toward Ethereum (ETH) remains weak, but analysts suggest that a significant breakout could be on the horizon. Despite Ethereum's sluggish price action, multiple on-chain indicators and technical patterns hint at an impending bullish reversal.

Ethereum price remained supported above the $1,980 level. ETH is now consolidating and remains at risk of a downside break.

Stablecoins have become the cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, making up most crypto trading pairs and facilitating a massive chunk of blockchain transactions. The top five chains in terms of stablecoin market capitalization — Ethereum, Tron, BSC, Base, and Arbitrum — reveal distinct patterns in issuance, bridging, and usage.

With more than four days in a row of increasing momentum, Shiba Inu is gaining bullish traction as the meme coin continues its remarkable short-term rally. After a protracted period of consolidation and decline, bulls are starting to assert dominance, as indicated by the recent price action that clearly indicates a shift in market sentiment.

According to CryptoQuant, the top five cryptocurrencies lost a combined $659 billion in market cap from January to March 2025, as ETH and SOL faced steeper drops while BTC and BNB showed more resilience. The post Top Five Cryptos See $659B Loss Since 2025 Peak: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

A recent report by Despread Research reveals that 70% of South Korean crypto investors made a profit in 2024, with BTC, XRP, and ETH being the most popular holdings. Optimism remains high for 2025, with many expecting bitcoin to surpass $100,000 (150 million KRW).

Ethereum price continues to hold above the key psychological level of $2,000 as open interest crosses a high of $21 billion. This uptick in OI indicates a build-up of investor interest as the crypto market awaits volatility.

Coin Bureau's Guy Turner is turning bearish on Ethereum (ETH) as the second-largest crypto asset hovers around 58% below the all-time high price reached in November of 2021. In a new video, Turner tells 2.

Cryptocurrencies traded in a tight sideways range on Thursday, awaiting the release of inflation data on Friday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,379.89 +1.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,011.66 +1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $139.47 +1.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 -0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1919 -0.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001414 -0.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.2% and daily active addresses growing by 5.2%.

On March 26, 2025, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $89.57 million in inflows. The positive trend in the sector has continued for nine consecutive trading days.

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

Despite the upgrade buzz, Ethereum's price remains flat, though a breakout may be on the horizon.

The project recently merged HyperCore, the core infrastructure behind the Hyperliquid L1, to its EVM-based HyperEVM developer ecosystem.

The Ethereum price may be gearing up for a long-term breakout as analysts point to key on-chain trends and the upcoming Pectra upgrade. The asset has been consolidating in a defined accumulation zone, and several traders believe this phase could lead to a strong upward movement later this year.

Ethereum's highly anticipated Pectra upgrade is tentatively scheduled to go live on the mainnet on April 30.

Cosmos developers are working to extend the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol to Ethereum.

Tether has launched its crosschain stablecoin USDT0 on Optimism's OP Superchain, expanding the accessibility of the digital dollar to Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem. The launch, announced on March 27, marks a significant step in the adoption of stablecoin within decentralized finance (DeFi) and strengthens the growth of OP Superchain as one of the most dominant infrastructures in the sector.

The crypto market wavered on Thursday as concerns about recession rose after Donald Trump announced new auto tariffs. These tariffs came ahead of April 2, his Liberation Day when he will implement reciprocal tariffs.