TL;DR Justin Sun proposes halting ETH sales for three years, funding operations through DeFi activities like lending, staking, and stablecoin generation on platforms like Aave. Taxes on Layer 2 projects could generate $5 billion annually for ETH buybacks and reduce its supply, strengthening its position as a deflationary asset.

Here are the odds of ETH short-term recovery amid abating selling pressure.

Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, his company, World Liberty Financial, has dramatically increased its exposure to Ethereum (ETH) in just the past 24 hours.

The year 2024 was one of mixed results for Ethereum (ETH), given the fall in the Ethereum price between August and November 2024. Despite its recovery in the final months of the year, Ethereum paled in comparison with other altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP.

The backlog issue led to pending transaction times of up to 21 hours on the crypto exchange following President Donald Trump's memecoin launch.

TRON founder Justin Sun has offered a hypothetical plan for Ethereum and the Ethereum Foundation (EF) under his leadership. His remarks come amid controversy over EF's leadership transformation.

"The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me," ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said amid some crypto drama as ethereum's price keeps lagging behind bitcoin.

DOGE, BONK, TRUMP, BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP in the list.

TRON founder Justin Sun has unveiled his hypothetical plan for the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He joined the conversation about the recent criticism the crypto community has leveled against Ethereum leadership and its operations.

The global platform for digital payments Mercuryo reported a 77% increase in Solana (SOL) purchases between January 13 and 20, 2025. This increase is attributed to the intense activity on the Solana network, driven by the launch of the memecoins TRUMP and MELANIA, which have sparked significant interest in the cryptocurrency market.

While the new president has made no announcement, Consensys founder Joe Lubin pointed out some tell-tale signs, including World Liberty Financial's recent Ether purchases.

Sun's proposal could reshape Ethereum's financial strategy, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving significant market shifts. The post Justin Sun proposes plan to drive Ethereum to $10,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana (SOL 8.35%) and Ethereum (ETH 0.12%) are two of the largest and most popular cryptocurrencies for casual investors and professionals alike. But there are big differences in the narratives surrounding each of these currencies.

Ethereum price has remained in a tight range this month as its ecosystem faces substantial challenges and increasing competition. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $3,310 on January 22, roughly 20% below its November highs.

SOON raised $22 million through an NFT sale to celebrate its mainnet launch, aiming for community-driven growth with fair tokenomics and Solana Virtual Machine integration.

Unlike other Ethereum L2s, “the first true SVM rollup" uses the Solana Virtual Machine to speed transaction settlement times.

The crypto market is buzzing with anticipation as it seems like regulatory approval for staked ETH ETFs are imminent, supported by the optimism from Ethereum co-creator Joe Lubin.

Popular Solana wallet Phantom has come under fire for its reaction to a potential vulnerability in its app. In a post on X, security researcher Cloakd accused Phantom of ignoring his message to alert them of a vulnerability in the wallet.

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform Ethereum's ecosystem and push its price to $10,000. In a Jan. 22 post on X, Sun detailed how changes in supply management, operational strategy, and fiscal policies could reshape the trajectory of the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization.

On January 21, Ethereum core developer Eric Conner announced his departure from the community, citing his discontent with the Ethereum Foundation (EF) leadership decisions. The announcement came after co-founder Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a shakeup in the current leadership and claimed sole authority over the organization.

Transaction delays, canceled transfers and frustrated users — recent weeks have been challenging for Coinbase and its Solana (SOL) integration. Amid a surge in activity on the popular blockchain, the exchange has faced mounting criticism over its inability to keep up.

Ethereum has been moving within a tight range, caught between the 100-day MA at $3.2K and the $3.5K resistance. This consolidation phase, accompanied by heightened volatility, suggests that a decisive breakout is on the horizon, which could lead to a new trend.

Despite being praised as the second most significant cryptocurrency, Ethereum has found it difficult to keep up with its leading rivals, such as XRP and Solana. Over the course of the last month, XRP and Solana saw increases of 36.9% and 32.2%, respectively, while Ethereum's market capitalization fell by 4.7.

Crypto majors showed mixed movement as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and BNB Chain's bnb gained under 1% in the past 24 hours, while Solana's SOL and XRP surged as much as 7%.

Tron founder Justin Sun has laid out an ambitious plan to drive Ethereum (ETH) price towards a $10,000 price point. Sun's proposal includes halting ETH sales, taxing Layer 2 solutions, and focusing on Layer 1 development.

Justin Sun, who founded Tron blockchain, has taken to social media to reveal how he would push the second most popular cryptocurrency Ethereum up to make it reach $10,000 if he were in charge.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange has resolved all pending Solana transaction delays—a response to growing user frustrations over slow processing times. On Jan. 22, he shared the update on the social media platform X, confirming that Solana transactions are now functioning as expected, with canceled transactions eligible for retries.

USDC mints accelerated on Solana, sparking suggestions of a SOL rally. The mints reflected renewed demand for stablecoins to trade memes and lock in gains.

TL;DR EigenLayer has launched its Rewards v2 upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet, enhancing flexibility, efficiency, and customization in the reward system. Key features include operator-specific rewards, variable fees for Actively Validated Services (AVSs), and batch reward collection to reduce gas fees.

In an effort to uplift market sentiment, Coinbase CEO recently announced plans to offer ‘tier 1 support' to Solana following transaction glitches on the crypto trading platform. Notably, the exchange's CEO, Brian Armstrong, revealed that the transaction glitch on the network was fixed.

Since the market has historically moved in opposite directions of investor sentiment, Santiment says ETH has a chance to rally amid current negativity.

Solana price climbs to $253 amid Bitcoin's rally and Trump's swearing-in. Explore key support, resistance levels, and what's fueling SOL/USD.

Eric Conner, a core developer in the Ethereum ecosystem, has announced his departure from the community, citing issues with leadership within the Ethereum Foundation (EF).

ConsenSys founder Joe Lubin revealed that Ethereum ETF issuers are optimistic about receiving regulatory approval to offer staking features soon.

Solana price has surged past $255 extending weekly gains to 35%, driven by heightened network activity from the launch of TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins.

The recent announcement of an Ethereum developer leaving the project to focus on AI has sparked a debate among the community.

Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) price is moving above the $0.45 support but below the moving average lines or resistance at $0.55. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.

XRP News: Ripple's native crypto has once again created headlines, as it outpaces the second-largest crypto by market cap recently. According to recent reports, XRP and another top altcoin recorded more gains as compared to Ethereum over the last 30 days.

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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a prominent crypto project backed by the Trump family, has made a significant bet on Ethereum (ETH), holding an impressive 56,969 ETH, valued at $184 million. This substantial position represents 57% of WLFI's total portfolio, signaling the project's confidence in Ethereum's long-term prospects.

Ethereum, Solana, and Sui technical analysis: ETH eyes $25K, SOL targets $4.5K, and SUI aims for $10 as key bullish setups unfold.

A major options block trade betting on Solana reaching $400 by February coincides with bullish technical indicators and strong market structure, as SOL maintains positions above key support levels while challenging higher resistance zones.

Ethereum ETF staking could soon become a reality, says Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. The new SEC leadership under Paul Atkins will likely be a force for good in the US crypto industry, and $ETH ETF staking could be the first step toward a Crypto-Trump America.

With Ethereum in the middle of a major restructuring, the conversation about decentralization took an unexpected turn. Ripple CTO David Schwartz joined the discussion, offering a measured defense of Vitalik Buterin's methods, even as debates over centralized decision-making continued to dominate talks.

Corbin Fraser has sparked a debate in the crypto community with his recent critique of Ethereum, accusing the blockchain giant of prioritizing cultural and environmental ideals over competitiveness and utility. Ethereum's Ideological Focus Could Backfire Bitcoin.

Solana (SOL) has fallen 14% from its all-time high of $295.83, reached on January 19. Despite the decline, bullish sentiment remains strong as market participants ease up on profit-taking.

SOL and DOGE are the two top gainers from the larger-cap alts.

The Ethereum Foundation is implementing organizational changes and expanding its DeFi involvement while founder Vitalik Buterin maintains firm control over leadership decisions despite community pressure for more dramatic reforms.