Ethereum (ETH) appears to be finally waking from its slumber, surging nearly 37% in the past week following Bitcoin’s (BTC) all-time-high (ATH) rally. Spot Ethereum ETFs Record Daily Inflows Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of approximately $404 billion, is now gaining ground on BTC, with the platform’s ETH token jumping more than 35% over the past week. Related Reading: Ethereum Could Be Set To Explore New Highs As On-Chain Metrics Light Up While the broader digital assets market has been buoyed by Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election, additional factors may also be driving the recent industry boom, especially for ETH. A key data point is the substantial inflow of funds into spot ETH ETFs. On November 11, US-based spot ETH ETFs attracted a record $295 million in daily inflows, the highest amount to date. In comparison, the previous peak for daily inflows into spot ETH ETFs was $106 million, recorded on the first day these ETFs launched in July 2024. According to data from SoSoValue, the record inflows were led by Fidelity’s FETH ETF, which drew in $115.48 million. BlackRock’s ETHA followed with $101.11 million, Grayscale’s ETH with $63.32 million, and Bitwise’s ETHW with $15.57 million. At the time of writing, the total value of net assets held across various spot ETH ETFs stands at $9.72 billion, representing just over 2.41% of Ethereum’s total market cap. Meanwhile, cumulative net outflows from all spot ETH ETFs amount to $41.30 million. ETH Price Action And Resurgence In DeFi Renewed interest from institutional investors in Ethereum ETFs amid record daily inflows appears to be contributing positively to ETH’s price action. Related Reading: Survey Finds Almost 70% Of Ethereum Institutional Investors Engaged In ETH Staking Throughout much of 2024, ETH lagged in price performance among major cryptocurrencies such as BTC and Solana (SOL). However, Q4 2024 holds potential for a dramatic turnaround in ETH’s momentum. Analysis shared by Leon Waidmann, Head of Research at Onchain Foundation indicates that ETH staking levels are at an ATH, while the token’s reserves on crypto exchanges is heading toward record lows. This combination of record-high staking levels and reduced supply on exchanges suggests a potential supply squeeze, which could trigger a parabolic rally for ETH. Additionally, the ETH/BTC ratio seems to be recovering after prolonged losses, with the trading pair rising from 0.034 to 0.040 before dipping to 0.037 at the time of writing. The next major resistance for this pair lies around 0.040, and a successful breakout from this level could lead to more gains for ETH over BTC. At press time, ETH sits about 32% below its ATH value of $4,878 recorded in November 2021. Further, Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) activity seems to be picking steam. Data from DefiLlama shows that the total value locked (TVL) across Ethereum-based DeFi protocols currently sits at $62.36 billion, up from about $24 billion in November 2023. Over half of this TVL is tied to the ETH staking platform Lido, which holds close to $33 billion. Lido is followed by the DeFi lending protocol Aave with $15.21 billion and EigenLayer with $14.57 billion. That said, concerns remain regarding ETH’s “ultrasound money” narrative due to the token’s high issuance rate. At press time, ETH trades at $3,291, up 3.1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X.com, DefiLlama.com, and TradingView.com
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to reshape the US government’s approach to crypto, actively seeking candidates with industry-friendly views for key regulatory positions. According to the Washington Post, as part of his strategy to establish the United States as the “crypto capital of the world,” Trump’s transition team is consulting with cryptocurrency executives to explore […]
As crypto prices begin to recover from a prolonged period of consolidation and retracement observed during the second and third quarters of the year, the market is entering a phase of renewed optimism. This shift has been notably influenced by Donald Trump’s recent victory over Democrat Kamala Harris, which has coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) recording […]
Rooch Network, an application layer for Bitcoin featuring MoveVM and Bitcoin staking, has become the latest participant of Cointelegraph Accelerator.
A long-dormant string of code called OP_CAT could be the secret to unlocking the true potential of Bitcoin for DeFi and see it surge past Ethereum DeFi in the future.
The DeFi liquidity protocol has already paused operations on Arbitrum and Avalanche blockchains as the team investigates the vulnerability.
The fourth largest crypto could potentially reach its 2021 record highs in the coming days given its relative strength through crypto's eight-month long consolidation phase, one analyst noted.
Ethereum’s market cap tops Bank of America, while the SEC weighs spot ETH ETF options and DeFi gains traction.
The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi is driving one of the most aggressive waves of innovation in decades. While it may feel like an established sector to some, DeFi is still rapidly evolving, continually introducing tools with the potential to redefine traditional finance. Here’s a look at […]
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Trading tools on Solana are immensely profitable. In fact, they tend to rival or exceed DeFi blue chips like Maker, Aave or Lido.
The cryptocurrency industry has emerged as a notable political force, with over $135 million spent in the 2024 election cycle to support more than 50 candidates across the political spectrum. As of Friday morning, all 48 candidates backed by major crypto political action committees (PACs) have been declared winners, according to Bloomberg, marking a significant […]
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.
The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name. In contrast, about 18.46% backed a “limited brand refresh” under MakerDAO, while a mere 2.2% preferred a full reversion […]
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Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of crypto exchange Binance, has made a strategic investment in BIO Protocol, a blockchain-based platform that aims to reshape early-stage scientific research funding. The investment marks Binance Labs’ first foray into the emerging Decentralized Science (DeSci) sector, highlighting its commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for societal impact. BIO Protocol’s […]
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Ethereum (ETH) has jumped almost 20% over the past two days as the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) sector rallied following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Ethereum Begins To Regain Momentum The second-largest cryptocurrency by reported market cap has lagged behind Bitcoin (BTC) and other smart contract platform tokens like Solana (SOL) for much of the year. Related Reading: Ethereum Analyst Shares Correlation With S&P500 – Last Dip Before It Hits $10,000? However, following Trump’s win as Republican US presidential candidate, ETH has witnessed a rise of over 10% since yesterday. The token’s rise has brought attention to one of Ethereum’s most innovative use cases to date – DeFi. In a long-form post on X, Arthur Arthur Cheong & Eugene Yap from crypto investment firm DeFiance Capital noted that total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum-based DeFi protocols is rebounding. While the analysts credit some of this growth to higher crypto asset prices, they also highlight that trading volumes on some DeFi platforms have “nearly recovered to 2022 levels, proving the resurgence is real.” Cheong and Yap outline several factors that indicate the DeFi ecosystem is heading toward the era of “DeFi renaissance.” First, the analysts note that DeFi appears to be emerging from the “trough of disillusionment.” For the uninitiated, disillusionment is a phase in the Gartner Hype Cycle when interest in a technology wanes as initial expectations are unmet. As shown in the chart below, DeFi is moving through the “slope of enlightenment” phase, likely headed for the “plateau of productivity” as the technology matures. Additionally, macroeconomic factors, including a low interest-rate environment, are expected to boost DeFi adoption in two critical ways: reducing opportunity costs and making loans more affordable. With treasury bills and traditional savings accounts offering minimal returns, investors increasingly turn to income-generating DeFi strategies like yield farming, staking, and liquidity mining. Lower interest rates are also likely to increase the supply of stablecoins by making loans cheaper, thereby providing additional liquidity to drive DeFi growth. How Is Trump Presidency Bullish For ETH? The analysis emphasizes that the 2024 US presidential elections can offer DeFi much required regulatory clarity. Trump’s presidency is anticipated to bring more favorable crypto regulations, which could boost investor confidence. Related Reading: Ethereum Risk-To-Reward Ratio Is ‘Too Good To Pass Up’ – Top Analyst Sets $6,000 Target Consequently, ETH is expected to benefit from any increase in investor interest in DeFi. Analysis by crypto experts suggests that ETH could rise to $3,400 if it clears certain key resistance levels. There has also been a significant increase in Ethereum whale activity, indicating that sophisticated and seasoned ETH holders are accumulating the token in anticipation of a potential rally. ETH faces stiff competition from rival smart contract platforms such as Solana. According to a recent report, the SOL DeFi ecosystem saw its TVL increase to $5.7 billion in Q3 2024. At press time, ETH trades at $2,806, up 7.1% in the past 24 hours, with a total market cap of $338.6 billion. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X.com and Tradingview.com
Just four MKR whales constituted 98% of the voting power in favor of sticking with the Sky rebrand.
The deployment will allow users to utilize Bitcoin in Solana’s burgeoning DeFi ecosystem, according to Coinbase.
Spark, a decentralized trading protocol, announced the first fully on-chain order book for the Ethereum ecosystem. Launching on Fuel Network, the project aims to provide solutions for some of the limitations in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) landscape and offer traders fast, secure, and transparent trading with minimized state and reduced storage. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Looks ‘More Bullish Than Before’ After Flipping BNB As 4th Largest Crypto Spark Brings First On-Chain Oder Books To The Ethereum Ecosystem Decentralized trading protocol Spark is launching the Ethereum ecosystem’s first fully on-chain order book, seeking to offer traders a “secure, efficient, and decentralized” experience. Per the announcement, the state-minimized order book will move execution fully on-chain to enhance transparency. Moreover, it’s set to reduce data storage and processing needs to ensure faster transactions without compromising security. The Ethereum L2 project aims to address the limitations of Automated Market Makers (AMMS) and Centralized Exchanges (CEXs). Despite being instrumental in DeFi’s growth, AMMs struggle to meet the “advanced demands of institutional traders in high-frequency and algorithmic trading.” Meanwhile, CEXs have been criticized for the lack of transparency and control expected in decentralized systems. The project argues that DeFi needs to use traditional trading mechanisms to attract institutional traders. As a result, Spark will introduce Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) to tackle these limitations. CLOBs are trading mechanisms used in traditional stock markets to match all bids and offers according to time priority and price. With this implementation, Spark is set to provide better price discovery, faster execution, and deeper liquidity while maintaining security and transparency. Additionally, it seeks to offer “the precision and capabilities necessary for professional and institutional traders.” Vitali Dervoed, Spark’s CEO and co-founder, highlighted the importance of order books for institutional and retail traders who seek accuracy and transparency while controlling their assets: Order books are the backbone of professional, institutional, and advanced retail traders who rely on precise execution and transparency. Spark’s shift to on-chain trading represents a significant leap in eliminating the trade-offs associated with off-chain systems. With full visibility into order depth and liquidity, users are protected from risks like front-running and manipulation while enjoying the security of self-custody. Unlike centralized exchanges, Spark ensures users have complete control over their assets, making it an ideal platform for traders prioritizing security, transparency, and efficiency. A ‘New Era’ For Decentralized Trading? Launched in October, Fuel is a modular rollup operating system designed for Ethereum. After three weeks, it achieved a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $33.5 million. According to data from DeFiLlama, Fuel saw a 700% TVL increase in one day, followed by a 1200% weekly increase. Spark is one of the first dApps in the Fuel Network. The Ethereum Layer 2 project is powered by Fuel’s modular architecture, aiming to “push DeFi closer to mainstream adoption” with speed, scalability, and interoperability. Related Reading: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Gearing Up For Massive Bullish Wave Following 8% Daily Surge, 110% Rally Ahead? The projects look to build a “new era for decentralized trading” that unlocks “new possibilities for institutional-grade DeFi” and evolves the Ethereum landscape. Ultimately, Fuel Network’s CEO, Nick Sway, noted Spark’s launch as a vehicle to “push” DeFi boundaries: Fuel’s mission is to foster an environment where builders can push the boundaries of DeFi, and Spark is a testament to this vision. By leveraging Fuel’s powerful high-performance design, Spark introduces a new level of transparency and efficiency to decentralized finance through on-chain order book trading, setting a new benchmark for scalability and precision. Featured Image from pexels.com, Chart from TradingView.com
According to a report by Binance Research, decentralized applications (dApps) represented 12 out of 15 protocols with the most significant revenues in October, amounting to $164 million. This suggests growing blockchain adoption, fueled by trading bots and decentralized exchanges. The report highlighted that dApp interactions have steadily risen in recent months, topping all but three […]
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In a post shared with its community, DEGEN revealed mounting challenges in its ongoing effort to migrate DEGEN L3 to a new service provider. The prolonged standoff, which DEGEN claims has stalled critical upgrades and harmed users, has spotlighted unresolved tensions with its current provider, Conduit. Service failures Since August, DEGEN has reportedly sought to […]
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France’s gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), is expected to block access to Polymarket, a major cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, local news outlet the Big Whale reported. Such a move would be one of the country’s strongest regulatory moves against a crypto entity. Known for its blockchain-driven betting on global events, Polymarket gained widespread traction […]
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Ethereum’s recent performance has many wondering if the cryptocurrency is on the rise again, and with Donald Trump potentially bringing in a crypto-friendly administration, the conditions could be right for a new DeFi surge. Ethereum (ETH) just broke past the $2,800 mark—its highest level since August, pulling it out of a slump where it lingered …
Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, particularly in the crypto sector. Following his victory announcement, Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $75,385, marking a significant rebound for the digital asset market. This rise comes amid a series of promises Trump made […]
As Bitcoin crosses above the $74,000 mark amid Trump’s political win in the United States presidential elections, the altcoins are on a bull run. Among the altcoins, the DeFi tokens are signaling breakout rallies and registering double-digit gains. As the November rally picks up pace, will the DeFi tokens become the superstars of this bull …
As Donald Trump secured his return to the presidency for the 2025-2029 term, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, expressed a bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency market, proclaiming it has entered a “golden age.” In a recent video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hougan highlighted the implications of Trump’s […]
Arkham launches new on-chain platform for perpetual trading, featuring live auditing and traceable reserves.
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Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market, called President Donald Trump’s victory hours before major media networks made projections, highlighting the accuracy of market-driven insights. By midnight EST, Polymarket indicated a 97% chance of Trump winning, well ahead of news outlets like CNN and the New York Times, which delayed calls on key swing states. According to […]
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“Trust the markets, not the polls,” Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan wrote on Twitter.
In a significant shift within the US political landscape, the crypto industry has surpassed traditional sectors in campaign spending during the 2024 election cycle, aiming to influence regulatory policies favorably. An analysis of Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings by the blockchain analytics firm Breadcrumbs, in collaboration with FOX Business, reveals that the digital asset sector […]