Ethereum News

iPower disclosed its first crypto purchases totaling about $2.21 million.

SlowMist reported 48 instances of hijacked X accounts, indicating a shift toward phishing and social engineering over smart-contract exploits.

Momentum accelerated after Elon Musk amplified the narrative around citizen journalism.

Matrixport did not set price targets for Ethereum, but noted that the price could move significantly in either direction.

Bitwise, VanEck, WisdomTree, Franklin, and Grayscale reported level daily flows with no major inflows or withdrawals.

Grayscale called quantum risk a “red herring” for 2026 — a topic generating discussion but unlikely to move markets soon.

Grayscale said privacy-focused cryptocurrencies outperformed major tokens in Q4 as regulatory clarity improved and public blockchains moved closer to integration with the traditional financial system.

Cardano led losses in the altcoin sector, as Bitcoin sunk amid $242 million in liquidations.

Robinhood, Coinbase and Gemini shares also took hit after price cuts from analysts at Needham.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen attributes Bitcoin's underperformance relative to precious metals to its sensitivity to liquidity and interest-rate expectations.

Lookonchain revealed that the Trend research "66k ETH borrow" added $121 million in Ethereum value.

Silver retreated sharply after hitting record highs, drawing heavy retail attention on Stocktwits despite the pullback.

10x Research said the odds are beginning to tilt slightly toward a bullish break out of Bitcoin’s January downtrend.

Only a small group of crypto stocks, including Semler Scientific and American Bitcoin, posted after-hours gains.

4chan user claims infrastructure-led adoption will drive the next phase for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Analyst Quinten François pointed out that enormous options holdings have prompted market makers to buy and sell spot Bitcoin, anchoring the price near $90,000.

Hayes sold nearly 1,900 ETH over the past week while accumulating three DeFi tokens.

Bitcoin's decline below $88,000, year-end tax-loss, and recent sales of insider holdings have impacted Coinbase's stock.

Altcoins were down as long-side leverage saw pressure. Ethereum and Solana led the way in liquidations as the market turned cautious.

Arizona is moving closer to becoming one of the most crypto-friendly states in the US.

Ethereum remains the leading blockchain by total value locked, with nearly $69 billion currently deployed across decentralized finance applications.

Markets are focused on a delayed third-quarter GDP print, along with durable goods orders and industrial production data later in the session.

Chains such as Solana and Cardano function fundamentally as separate networks without a bridge.

Ethereum leads in decentralized finance, stablecoins, and asset tokenization, maintaining market dominance despite Layer-1 competition, as per DeFiLama.

As futures activity rose and spot moves fell, crypto markets traded cautiously, suggesting investors are repositioning.

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone noted that Bitcoin’s performance versus gold has remained flat since 2020, raising questions about risk appetite.

Chairman Tom Lee has previously said crypto prices have stabilized after October’s sharp drawdown, supporting continued accumulation.

The Bitwise Solana ETF attracted the largest one-day inflow of $1.67 million but retail sentiment on Stocktwits around most ETFs remained in the ‘bearish’ zone.

Tron went against the tide, while the crypto market saw little under $250 million in total liquidations.

Crypto-linked equities moved higher in after-hours trading following the Bank of Japan’s rate hike, which appeared to stabilize the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin’s dominance stands at nearly 58%, which could shoot up an early altseason.

Bank of Japan raised rates to their highest level since 1995, matching expectations.

The update followed discussions with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Senator John Boozman, according to Sacks’ post on X.

Ethereum’s price continued to trade below $3,000 on Wednesday night, pressuring ETH-linked equities like BMNR.

Crypto-linked equities traded lower in after-hours trading as investors reduced risk ahead of Thursday’s U.S. CPI release.

Over half a billion dollars exited Bitcoin ETFs in two days while XRP funds crossed the $1 billion milestone.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated on X that imposing limits on large-scale setups could be detrimental to smaller, decentralized AI data centers.

According to a Stocktwits poll, more respondents are leaning into exposure rather than de‑risking ahead of the central bank’s decision.

In an interview with Yellow, O’Leary said the upcoming U.S. regulation will concentrate institutional crypto investment.

Speaking at the Crypto Task Force Roundtable, Paul Atkins also cautioned that complete financial transparency could damage market structure rather than improve it.

The MONY fund is seeded with $100 million of JPMorgan capital and targets qualified investors with a $1 million minimum.

In a post on X, Peter Brandt said Bitcoin is exhibiting “exponential decay,” meaning each rally yields smaller percentage gains as it matures.

In comparison, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Spot ETFs have posted outflows on multiple days over the past month amid a volatile crypto market.

On-chain data showed Buterin exchanged three altcoins for under $17,000 in USDC.

The SEC requires US banks to follow risk and custody rules, as the OCC lets banks trade crypto directly.

In an interview with Rug Radio, Lee said roughly 80 DATs now exist, but about 90% trade below NAV, reflecting an overcrowded market.

Over the past decade, the value of Ethereum has increased more than 1,160%.

10x Research attributed the divergence to retail chasing narratives while institutional markets focus on year-end profit protection.

Chairman Thomas "Tom" Lee stated that the acceleration reinforces BitMine's belief that ETH prices are poised to rise in the coming months.​

Overall crypto market capitalization declined 1.6% to $3.2 trillion.