Bitcoin and Ethereum, which crypto is winning the race in 2024?

Jim Cramer advocates for bitcoin and ethereum as key portfolio assets, citing their appeal amid rising U.S. debt and their potential to navigate fiscal challenges.

Ethereum (ETH) stands at the forefront, capturing attention with its upward price trajectory. With bullish momentum brewing and institutional interest rising, Ethereum appears poised to break significant resistance levels.

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A widely followed crypto analyst thinks one Solana (SOL) challenger is gearing up for more rounds of upside bursts. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 232,200 followers on the social media platform X that Sei (SEI) looks bullish after breaking out of a rounding bottom pattern on the weekly chart.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a substantial financial commitment, investing “tens of millions” of dollars into advancing zero-knowledge Virtual Machines (zkVMs), a cutting-edge technology poised to enhance scalability and security within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Boyaa now holds more than 3k BTC after converting Ethereum into Bitcoin

Solana (SOL), the popular high-speed blockchain platform, has recently encountered significant selling pressure, which has caused its price to struggle below key resistance levels. As the altcoin fights to maintain upward momentum, the bears seem to be gaining control, with a crucial $225 support level now in jeopardy.

Cryptocurrency markets are closing Friday strong, with Bitcoin's performance paving the way for altcoin gains. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,590 +2.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,600 +1.0% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $242.66 +2.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4355 +9.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002621 +4.0% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22.6% and daily active addresses falling by 8%.

Data shows that open interest on Ethereum derivatives contracts has recently exploded upward to a new all-time high of $23 billion, up from around $7 billion at the beginning of the year, in an upward move that one analyst suggest is “guaranteed for heavy fireworks.

Two popular altcoins are surging in price after receiving surprise listings from US-based crypto exchange platform Bitstamp. In a new blog post, the crypto exchange says that its US branch is adding support for smart contract platform Solana (SOL) and Pepe (PEPE), a frog-themed meme asset built on top altcoin Ethereum (ETH).

Crypto exchange Bitstamp announced it will list Solana (SOL) and PEPE in the US

Pump.fun's massive Solana sales trigger market correction, raising concerns about SOL's bearish price momentum.

Boyaa's stash of 3,183 Bitcoin is worth $310 million as of this writing, making the firm Asia's largest BTC treasury reserve holder.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to surge past key resistance levels, analysts are setting ambitious price targets for the cryptocurrency. Recently, Ethereum broke through significant hurdles at $3,350 and $3,400, before climbing to a multi-month peak of $3,688.

An Ethereum user known as p0pular.eth was able to lure Freysa, a highly developed AI, into transferring its prize pool of 13.19 ETH ($47,000). Freysa had been designed not to allow any transfer of funds, which made this achievement rather remarkable in the world of blockchain.

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Ether, the second largest crypto after by market cap, might be hustling for a second act — and looks like it's Donald Trump's presidency that could light the fuse. Ethereum and its ETFs have surged 49% since November 5, beating Bitcoin's 38% rise in the same period.

Ethereum is gaining momentum, with rising prices, reduced exchange supply, and increasing active addresses signaling bullish potential.

A notable surge in activity puts analysts' eyes back on Ethereum. Can the Ethereum network catch up to and surpass Solana?

A notable surge in activity puts analysts' eyes back on Ethereum. Can the Ethereum network catch up to and surpass Solana?

Ethereum is grappling with a critical resistance level at $3,659 as momentum appears to wane. After a period of steady gains, the cryptocurrency has moved into a consolidation phase, with bulls struggling to push it higher.

Davinci Jeremie, the early Bitcoin advocate who famously urged people to buy BTC when it was just $1 over a decade ago, has set his sights on another cryptocurrency.

It has been a memorable Q4, from pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump's win in the US election to the exploding crypto market. Despite the slight dip in price, Solana (SOL) regained $240 while Avalanche (AVAX) picked up steam. At the same time, interest in IntelMarkets (INTL), a new AI coin, skyrocketed.

Bitcoin price struggles to overtake $100,000, but the predictable price action is creating a path forward for many altcoins.

Grayscale Investments' head of research Zach Pandl expects Ether to benefit more than Bitcoin as Donald Trump takes the office in January. Trump has already promised regulatory clarity and more accommodative policies for digital assets.

Ethereum surged 33% this month, fueling debates about its $4,000 potential as analysts weigh in on its path forward.

Bitstamp, one of the crypto industry's oldest exchanges, has announced support forSolana and Pepe for users in the United States.

A crypto enthusiast known as p0pular.eth has successfully convinced an AI agent named Freysa to transfer its entire prize pool of 13.19 ETH, approximately $47,000 USD, into their possession.

As Bitcoin (BTC) edges closer to the much-anticipated $100,000 milestone, the cryptocurrency market is back in the global spotlight. A sharp 45% rally since the U.S. presidential election has brought Bitcoin within $1,000 of the six-figure mark on November 22, sparking renewed enthusiasm among investors.

Bitstamp has listed SOL and meme coin PEPE on its U.S. platform, offering trading pairs with the U.S. dollar and euro.

Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market has recently decreased, falling below 57%, while Ethereum has experienced a significant increase! Discover the reasons behind this change.

A recent report by SlowMist has uncovered over 8,620 Solana wallets with potential ties to the DEXX memecoin trading platform, which suffered a security breach due to a system vulnerability, affecting at least 900 individuals. The post Over 8,600 Solana Wallets Linked to Dexx Hacker: SlowMist appeared first on Cryptonews.

As has just been revealed, the U.S. branch of one of the largest and oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp, will flood the now popular Solana (SOL) and Pepe Coin (PEPE). The listing became known from the official X account of the exchange.

Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at as of . Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins.

Ethereum (ETH) is once again in the news, but this time it's good news for buyers. Recent data shows that over 90% of Ethereum users are now making money because the price of the cryptocurrency has risen to impressive levels.

Ethereum ETFs have recently outperformed their Bitcoin counterparts in terms of net inflows over the last four trading days. According to data, Ether ETFs recorded net inflows of $224.9 million between November 22 and November 27, while Bitcoin ETFs accumulated only $35.2 million during the same period.

Ethereum (ETH) could be poised for a new record high as the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap mimics Bitcoin's (BTC) past bull run.

Ethereum [ETH] has recently seen an impressive surge in institutional interest, with CME Futures Open Interest (OI) reaching a record high of 662,600 ETH, or approximately $2.5 billion. This marks a significant jump from the 350,950 ETH recorded earlier in November, just before the U.S. Presidential elections.

Ether has been showcasing incredible performance this bull season. A streak of inflows into the US-listed spot Ether ETFs, the rising activity on the Ethereum blockchain, and the increased institutional interest could all drive Ether to beat its three-year-old price record in the coming months.

The Solana ecosystem has been dealt a significant blow in the form of yet another hack. This time, security analysts have identified more than 8,620 Solana wallets associated with the DEXX hack.

The Solana blockchain community has voiced concerns about Coinbase, citing prolonged transaction delays for the network. On social media platform X, screenshots shared by several Solana users revealed that transactions on the blockchain took up to 45 minutes to process.

Solana's native $SOL coin may dip soon, and it may be a hair-raising dip, but it will quickly recover and set a new all-time high (ATH), according to one analyst. Web3 X commentator D£_MaRiO (@w3_alpha091) made the prediction, and suggested Solana could tumble from its relatively high current price of $243 (7.

Solana price, a Layer 1 blockchain token, has surged significantly this month, driven by robust bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. November has proven to be a month of remarkable gains for SOL, with its price climbing by over 40%, signaling the potential for further upward movement.

Story Highlights The SOL price soars over 3% in 24 hours and reclaims the $240 mark. The technical indicators record a mixed price sentiment, highlighting increased price volatility. Sustained bullish action could push the price toward the $300 mark.

On November 16th, DEXX, a popular platform for trading memecoins, fell victim to a security breach. The hack has now been linked to over 8,600 Solana wallets, with losses reaching nearly $30 million.

Ethereum reached $3,688 on November 28, its highest in six months. That's big news, but it didn't stay there long. The market took a breather, and ETH slid back to $3,580. Still, it ended the week with a 5% gain, which isn't too shabby, considering the wild 18% jump earlier.

Ethereum Foundation invests millions in zkVMs for scalability and security. Projects include zkRISC-V, Poseidon cryptanalysis, and L2beat zkVMs.