A recent development highlights the ongoing interagency drama between the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): the classification of major cryptocurrencies has become a focal point of contention. Once again, the CFTC has affirmed its position that Ethereum (ETH) and several other cryptocurrencies should be classified as commodities, […]
The rally in the MNT token pushed the market cap of the blockchain to over $4 billion.
As Bitcoin continued its early stages of development, the largest exchange at the time was on its way to ruin.
Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase above the $3,500 zone. ETH must clear the $3,680 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is gaining pace above the $3,500 support zone. The price is trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,680 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,550 resistance zone. ETH bulls were able to push the price in a positive zone above the $3,600 level, like Bitcoin. ETH climbed above the $3,650 resistance zone. A high was formed at $3,680 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is holding gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,680 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,720 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,750, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,880 level. If there is a move above the $3,880 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,680 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,600 level. The first major support is near the $3,580 zone and the trend line. The next key support could be the $3,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. A clear move below the $3,500 support might send the price toward $3,380. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,120 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,600 Major Resistance Level – $3,680
Elon Musk, the tech magnate behind SpaceX and Tesla, has raised questions about Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s apparent retreat from X, the platform Musk acquired in 2022 for $44 billion. The conversation was sparked by a post from “Autism Capital,” a crypto influencer with significant clout in the crypto dialogue, who lamented Buterin’s reduced engagement […]
Crypto-related investment products experienced a downturn after a streak of record inflows, with a total outflow of $942 million reported last week, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marks the first instance of outflows in the past eight weeks, signaling the conclusion of an impressive seven-week inflow totaling $12.3 billion. Market correction impacts crypto […]
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Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH must clear the $3,580 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is holding gains above the $3,250 support zone. The price is trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Fresh Increase Ethereum price remained stable above the $3,250 support zone. ETH formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $3,350 resistance level, like Bitcoin. ETH climbed above the $3,400 resistance zone. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,587 swing high to the $3,250 low. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,500 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,587 swing high to the $3,250 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,580, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,720 level. If there is a move above the $3,720 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $3,880 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,000. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,400 level. The first major support is near the $3,250 zone. The next key support could be the $3,060 zone. A clear move below the $3,060 support might send the price toward $3,000. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,880 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,580
The price of Ethereum has not exactly lived up to its promise as the month has gone on, despite a stellar start to the month. While this bearish pressure has been widespread in the general cryptocurrency market, regulation uncertainty has been an additional concern for ETH, igniting a negative sentiment around the “king of altcoins.” Interestingly, the latest on-chain revelation shows a substantial amount of Ethereum has made its way to exchanges so far in March, suggesting that investors might be losing confidence in the long-term promise of the cryptocurrency. Are Investors Losing Confidence In Ethereum? According to data from CryptoQuant, more than $913 million has been recorded in net ETH transfers to centralized exchanges so far in March. This on-chain information was revealed via a quicktake post on the data analytics platform. This net fund movement represents the largest volume of Ethereum transferred to centralized exchanges in a single month since June 2022. Even though March is still a week from being over, this exchange inflow appears to be a complete deviation from the pattern observed over the past few months. Chart showing total monthly netflow of ETH on centralized exchanges | Sources: CryptoQuant Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Go On Massive Buying Spree, Here’s How Much They’ve Bought As shown in the chart above, October 2023 was the last time cryptocurrency exchanges witnessed a positive net flow. It is worth noting that there was significant movement of Ethereum tokens out of the centralized platforms in subsequent months up until this month. Meanwhile, a separate data point that supports the massive exodus of ETH to centralized exchanges has come to light. Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed on X nearly 420,000 Ethereum tokens (equivalent to $1.47 billion) have been transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges in the past three weeks. The flow of large amounts of cryptocurrency to centralized exchanges is often considered a bearish sign, as it can be an indication that investors may be willing to sell their assets. Ultimately, this can put downward pressure on the cryptocurrency’s price. Substantial fund movements to trading platforms could also represent a shift in investor sentiment. It could be a sign that investors are losing faith in a particular asset (ETH, in this case). Moreover, the recent regulatory headwind surrounding Ethereum specifically accentuates this hypothesis. According to the latest report, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a probe to classify the ETH token as a security. ETH Price As of this writing, the Ethereum token is valued at $3,343, reflecting a 4% price decline over the past /4 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, ETH is down by 11% in the past week. Related Reading: Bernstein Analysts Says Bitcoin Will Reach A New ATH By Year End, Here’s The Target Ethereum loses the $3,400 level again on the daily timeframe | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Max Keiser, known for his outspoken views, recently targeted XRP and ETH, labeling them as “unquestionably securities.” This criticism stems from his Bitcoin maximalist stance, advocating for Bitcoin’s superiority over other cryptocurrencies. The analyst’s remarks underscore the ongoing debate over the regulatory status and decentralization of various digital assets. A War of Supply? Keiser’s argument …
Despite recent Ethereum price underperformance, on-chain data has shown signs of strengthening fundamentals in the past seven days.
Google has added Ethereum Name Service (ENS) data into search results, displaying address details through block explorer Etherscan.
The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (ETH) has transformed into an intriguing case within the entire cryptocurrency landscape, with several experts predicting possible outcomes regarding the dispute. Ripple CEO Warns US SEC’s Inevitable Defeat Against Ethereum As the battle wages on, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
The regulator does not want to undermine its arguments in ongoing legal action against Coinbase and Binance.
Ethereum price is attempting a recovery wave above the $3,500 zone. ETH must clear the $3,580 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave above the $3,350 zone. The price is trading above $3,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a short-term bullish flag pattern with resistance at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,580 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price started a decent upward move above the $3,250 and $3,350 resistance levels, like Bitcoin. ETH even surpassed the $3,500 resistance to move into a positive zone. A high was formed at $3,587 and there was a minor pullback. The price declined below the $3,500 level and spiked below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $3,059 swing low to the $3,587 high. However, the bulls are active near $3,400. Recently, there was a break above a short-term bullish flag pattern with resistance at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,550 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,580 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,670, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,800 level. If there is a move above the $3,800 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,580 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,410 level. The first major support is near the $3,320 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $3,059 swing low to the $3,587 high. The next key support could be the $3,200 zone. A clear move below the $3,200 support might send the price toward $3,060. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,580
Miles Jennings, the General Counsel at a16z Crypto, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, has launched a blistering attack on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its handling of crypto regulation. Are The United States SEC Lawyers At The Enforcement Division Abusing Power? The lawyer specifically targeted the agency’s crypto […]
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On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced the launch of its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant stride in bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL, aims to provide qualified investors with US dollar yields through blockchain […]
Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $3,050 zone. ETH is up over 10% and is now struggling to clear the $3,550 resistance zone. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave from the $3,050 zone. The price is trading above $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,550 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Starts Recovery Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,350 and $3,200 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH even declined below the $3,150 support level before the bulls appeared. It tested the $3,050 zone. A low was formed at $3,059 and the price is moving higher. There was a strong recovery wave above the $3,350 resistance. The price cleared the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,059 low. There was also a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,520 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,059 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,675, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,820 level. If there is a move above the $3,820 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,550 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,380 level. The first major support is near the $3,320 zone. The next key support could be the $3,220 zone. A clear move below the $3,220 support might send the price toward $3,150. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,050 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,380 Major Resistance Level – $3,550
The devs argue that raising the gas limit to 40 million will cut Ethereum’s layer-1 transaction fees by around 15 to 33%.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has intensified its scrutiny of Ethereum, the second-largest crypto after Bitcoin, by initiating a legal campaign to classify ETH as a ‘security.’ This regulatory probe will be a significant challenge for the crypto ecosystem while firms are fighting for the regulatory approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. Why the probe? According …
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has come under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority,”. As per a commit message on GitHub, the EF received a “voluntary inquiry” from the authority, accompanied by a confidentiality requirement. The details and scope of the investigation remain undisclosed, leading to speculation and uncertainty within the Ethereum community. However, this is […]
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The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem teetered on the brink of a meltdown yesterday as cascading liquidations swept through the market following a sharp drop in Ethereum (ETH) price. Over $5.4 million in collateralized assets were forcibly sold off in a 24-hour period, raising concerns about the stability of the DeFi house of cards. Related Reading: AVAX Price Soars To Highest In Nearly 2 Years, Over 80% Of Holders In Profit Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, bore the brunt of the liquidations. Its price plummeted over 9% to below $3,200, a far cry from its recent high of $4,092. This price swing triggered a domino effect, as collateralized loans used to amplify returns in DeFi protocols faced margin calls. Data from Parsec paints a bleak picture, with a potential $24 million liquidation event looming if ETH price dips further to $3,008. Volume of transactions involving Ether across Defi protocols. Source: Parsec On-Chain Derivatives Spark $52 Million DeFi Liquidation Blitz To make matters worse, within the same time frame, major on-chain derivatives have triggered liquidations totaling more than $52 million. After selling at a high of $4,100 for Ethereum, short traders recouped their losses by repurchasing the cryptocurrency at $3,200. The pain wasn’t shared equally, however. Panic selling by long position holders, those betting on an ETH price increase, resulted in a whopping $104 million in liquidations compared to a little over $16 million for short sellers. This imbalance could exacerbate the ETH price decline, creating a negative feedback loop. The situation highlights the inherent risks associated with leverage in DeFi protocols, While leverage can magnify profits, it can also amplify losses, especially during periods of high volatility. Ether market cap at $378 billion on the 24-hour chart: TradingView.com The bloodbath wasn’t confined to the DeFi space. The broader crypto market experienced heightened volatility as investors braced for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The potential for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, coupled with weak inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs, cast a shadow of bearish sentiment across the digital asset landscape. Ether price down in the last 24 hours. Source: Coingecko. Ethereum Price At A Glance Currently, Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing a decline of nearly 10% and is currently trading at $3,138. The 24-hour trading volume for ETH stands at $29 million. Ethereum had a 20% retracement, making it the second most significant decliner among the top 10 cryptocurrencies. ETH traders maintained their sense of confidence by retaining and mitigating their positions in anticipation of an impending period of recovery. Related Reading: XRP Price On The Crosshair As Trading Begins On US-Backed Exchange Based on the prevailing market indicators, it is plausible that the price of Ethereum may evade more drops in the foreseeable future, as the bullish sentiment seeks to consolidate at the support level of $3,200, thereby establishing a foundation for a subsequent phase of recuperation. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Ethereum price extended its decline below $3,200. ETH is struggling and it seems like the bears are now aiming for a move toward the $3,000 support zone. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $3,350 zone. The price is trading below $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could resume its decline if it stays below the $3,420 and $3,500 resistance levels. Ethereum Price Breaks Support Ethereum price remained in a short-term bearish zone below the $3,550 and $3,500 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $3,350 support level to move further in a short-term bearish zone. Finally, the price traded below the $3,200 support. A low was formed at $3,162 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is showing a few bearish signs below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,162 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,280 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,350 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,420. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,162 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near $3,550, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,650 level. If there is a move above the $3,650 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $3,800 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,000. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,420 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,260 level. The first major support is near the $3,200 zone. The next key support could be the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might send the price toward $3,050. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,260 Major Resistance Level – $3,420
ETHFI, the governance token for the Ether.fi staking protocol has seen a significant drop in price since its debut on Binance on Monday, March 18. After initially trading at $4.13, the token has lost over 25% of its value, raising concerns among investors. Nonetheless, recent on-chain activity has fueled speculation of further sell-offs, potentially threatening the token’s stability and its ability to hold the $3 mark. In particular, blockchain analytics firm Nansen has identified interesting behavior involving Arrington XRP Capital on the Ether.fi platform, highlighting some significant transactions. Price Concerns For ETHFI In a recent post on social media site X (formerly Twitter), Nansen’s analysis reveals interesting activity involving venture capital fund Arrington XRP Capital on the Ether.fi platform. According to the blockchain analytics firm, Arrington XRP Capital minted 5,000 units of eETH, Ether.fi’s natively reshaped liquid staking token. Notably, these eETH tokens were distributed to ten different wallets, each containing 500 units. Related Reading: AVAX Price Soars To Highest In Nearly 2 Years, Over 80% Of Holders In Profit Following the distribution, Arrington XRP Capital proceeded to claim a total of 200,498 ETHFI tokens across the ten wallets. The funds were transferred to another address, consolidating the acquired ETHFI tokens. In the final step of the observed activity, Arrington XRP Capital sent the entire balance of ETHFI tokens to the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, potentially for selling purposes, which could put further pressure on ETHFI. However, the Ether.fi team has responded to the speculation surrounding the on-chain movements made by Arrington XRP Capital. Ether.fi Clarifies According to Ether.fi, Arrington XRP Capital has been a consistent investor in the platform and has provided significant support since its inception. The statement further noted that as early adopters and active stakers, the Arrington team has actively staked its assets on Ether.fi, contributing to the platform’s growth. The multi-wallet distribution observed in recent activity did not surprise Ether.fi, as they were reportedly informed of this approach in advance. Ether.fi claimed that splitting the assets into multiple wallets did not provide additional benefits or change the distribution outcome. The protocol alleged that consolidating the assets into a single wallet would have produced the same results. The protocol alleged that these assets are part of their liquid funds, which are “actively traded.” The decision to transfer the assets to the Binance cryptocurrency exchange was motivated by the nature of their trading activities and liquidity needs, the Ether.fi team concluded. Arrington Capital Addresses Speculations The Arrington Capital team also clarified the context through a social media post. They clarified that they had been long-term investors, staking over $50 million of ETH since February 2023. The company claimed that the recent sale of a “small percentage” of its initial airdrop tokens amounted to less than $700,000, allegedly representing only 0.1% of the day’s trading volume. Related Reading: Crypto Report Says ‘Alameda Gap’ Is Gone After Bitcoin Rally, What This Means Ultimately, Arrington Capital emphasized that their actions were not a “Sybil attack” and did not exploit the protocol’s distribution methodology. They wrapped up their response by claiming that airdrop distribution follows a linear model that is “unaffected” by distribution across multiple wallets. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Leading international cross-border bank, Standard Chartered has made another bullish prediction for Ethereum. According to analysts from the bank, ETH could see a rise to new all-time highs, driven by the potential introduction of Spot ETH Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETH Price Set To Rise To $14,000 Analysts at Standard Chartered Bank have maintained an […]
Spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) may be witnessing a decline in approval odds, but there is still a wave of optimism among several financial management firms applying for the products. Fidelity Amends Its Ethereum Spot ETF Application Amid the anticipation encompassing the Ethereum spot ETFs, financial management giant Fidelity has recently amended its application for […]
The Foundation has also launched a collaborative working group for traditional financial institutions to work atop of the company’s Besu Ethereum client.