The saga of Ethereum ETFs in the US continues with a new twist: cautious optimism. After the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s unexpected green light for spot Ethereum ETFs in May, investors have been eagerly awaiting the launch date. But according to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, patience remains key. Related Reading: Germans In The Dark […]
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Despite the relative tepid movement in the crypto market since Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) in March, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have continued to top traditional assets, including Gold. This was highlighted in a recent report that showed how crypto assets have provided the best returns for a while now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Outperform Traditional Assets Raoul Pal, Co-Founder of Exponential Age Asset Management (EXPAAM), shared the crypto investment firm’s latest monthly update, showing annualized returns on all major assets. Related Reading: Dogecoin Social Sentiment Turns Bearish And Drops To March Levels, What This Means For Price Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have topped traditional assets with annualized returns of 141%, 152%, and 224%, respectively. For context, NDX, the best major traditional asset, boasts an annualized return of 17%. Thanks to this, these crypto assets have been the best-performing assets in 11 of the last 14 years. These digital assets also look on course to outperform traditional assets again this year, as they boast higher year-to-date (YTD) gains. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana currently have YTD gains of over 67%, 66% and 70%, respectively. On the other hand, Gold, the best-performing non-crypto asset this year, has a YTD gain of 13%. The NDX boasts a YTD gain of 10%, while the SPY has recorded a YTD gain of 11%. Interestingly, while the volatility of crypto assets has been criticized at times, this has largely contributed to why they have continued outperforming traditional assets. The Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, Jurrien Timmer, previously highlighted how Bitcoin has continued to record the best risk-reward since 2020. He also alluded to Bitcoin’s high volatility, stating that Bitcoin’s huge drawdowns have also come with large gains. The same can also said about crypto tokens, especially considering that a token like Solana, which dropped to as low as $10 in late 2022, is now trading above $170. More Gains Ahead For BTC, ETH, SOL Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are expected to record more YTD gains as the year progresses, given that the crypto market is currently in a bull run. Recent developments in the crypto market also paint a bullish outlook for these crypto tokens. One is the increased demand for the Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from Farside Investors showed that these funds recorded net inflows of $886.6 million on June 4, their best day since March. Related Reading: Crypto Pundit Shares “Inevitable” Prices For Bitcoin And 5 Altcoins Meanwhile, the Spot Ethereum ETFs are expected to begin trading by July. Crypto analysts like Michael van de Poppe predict these funds could spark a significant rally for Ethereum and other altcoins. ‘Solana Summer’ also looks to be on the horizon, with the crypto token showing signs of imminent parabolic upward trend. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has broken above the $70,000 resistance level and is trading at around $71,000, up almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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Former US President Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio has surged to nearly $26 million, primarily due to the recent airdrop of a new memecoin. This dramatic increase was highlighted by the crypto intelligence platform Arkham, which revealed via X: “Donald Trump’s memecoin holdings have just doubled, to over $20M. Donald Trump was airdropped half of the […]
Ethereum price is struggling to clear the $3,840 resistance zone. ETH could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,840 and $3,880 resistance levels. Ethereum is holding gains above the $3,720 level. The price is trading above $3,750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $3,760 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $3,720 support. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price declined again below the $3,760 support zone. ETH retested the $3,720 support and remained well-bid. A low was formed at $3,728 and the price started another increase, like Bitcoin. There was a move above the $3,800 level, but the bears were again active near $3,840. A high was formed at $3,836 and the price is now consolidating gains in a range. It is trading just below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,728 swing low to the $3,836 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,760 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $3,760 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If there is another increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,820 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,920, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,000 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $4,000 level, the price might rise and test the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,220 resistance zone. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,840 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,780 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,728 swing low to the $3,836 high. The next major support is near the $3,760 zone. A clear move below the $3,760 support might push the price toward $3,720. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,650 level in the near term. 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 zone. Major Support Level – $3,760 Major Resistance Level – $3,840
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Ethereum price is showing a few bearish signs below the $3,840 support. ETH could gain bearish momentum if there is a clear move below $3,700. Ethereum extended its decline and tested the $3,700 zone. The price is trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $3,700 support. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price struggled to start a fresh increase above the $3,850 resistance zone. ETH failed to clear the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,958 swing high to the $3,702 low. There was a rejection pattern below the $3,800 level unlike Bitcoin. The price dipped below the $3,780 level. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $3,780 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading below $3,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is another increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,800 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,840 level. An upside break above the $3,840 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,900 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,958 swing high to the $3,702 low, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $4,000 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $4,000 level, the price might rise and test the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,220 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,840 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,730 level. The next major support is near the $3,700 zone. A clear move below the $3,700 support might push the price toward $3,660. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,550 level in the near term. 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 zone. Major Support Level – $3,730 Major Resistance Level – $3,840
Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to break above their respective resistance levels, signaling aggressive buying by the bulls.
ETH options traders exhibit a bullish stance following US approval of Ethereum ETFs, with a notable shift in market dynamics.
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An ancient ETH whale has transferred 8,518 ETH worth $32.51 million to the address of a Major US exchange, Kraken. During the ICO, the holder received 100,000 ETH when the price of the main altcoin was $0.311 and sold it after a year. He then stopped and resumed activity three months ago, transferring 29,519 ETH …
Bitcoin and Ethereum supplies on centralized exchanges have hit record lows following the introduction of crypto-related spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin balances on exchanges have fallen to 11.6%, the lowest since December 2017. Ethereum balances are even lower at 10.6%, the lowest since October 2015. Spot ETFs […]
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Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Linea is under fire after it revealed that it unilaterally stopped block production because Velocore, a decentralized exchange operating on its network, was hacked. Over the weekend, 700 ETH—equivalent to over $2.6 million—was moved off the layer-2 network via an unnamed third-party bridge because of the Velocore hack. As of press time, […]
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The winds of change are blowing through the Ethereum ecosystem. Since the long-awaited approval of spot Ether ETFs in the US on May 23rd, a quiet exodus of Ether has been underway. A massive amount of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, or around $3 billion, has vanished from centralized exchanges, marking the lowest level of Ether reserves in years. This flight of the digital asset has analysts buzzing with the possibility of a supply squeeze, potentially propelling Ether to new heights. Related Reading: Ethereum On Edge: Can Ether Smash Through Resistance Or Stall After Rally? Exodus To Self-Custody: A Bullish Signal? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported on X in a recent post that since the US legalized spot Ethereum ETF products, nearly 777,000 ETH, or almost $3 billion, have been removed from cryptocurrency exchanges. Even if the Ether ETF products haven’t formally begun trading on exchanges yet, the continuation of this trend could have a significant impact on how ETH prices behave over time. Since the @SECGov approved spot #Ethereum ETFs, approximately 777,000 $ETH — valued at about $3 billion — have been withdrawn from #crypto exchanges! pic.twitter.com/EzQVC0cw27 — Ali (@ali_charts) June 2, 2024 Traditionally, high reserves on exchanges have indicated a selling-heavy market, with investors readily offloading their holdings. The current situation, however, paints a different picture. Analysts suggest this mass exodus signifies a shift in investor sentiment. Many are moving their Ether to personal wallets, a move known as self-custody, indicating a long-term bullish outlook. The low exchange reserves suggest investors are treating Ether not just as a trading asset, but as a potential store of value, says Michael Nadeau, a DeFi report crypto analyst. This shift in mindset, coupled with the potential for increased demand from ETFs, could create a perfect storm for a price surge. The Ethereum network itself may also be contributing to the supply squeeze. Unlike Bitcoin miners who face constant operational costs, Ethereum validators, responsible for securing the network under the Proof-of-Stake model, don’t have the same financial pressure to sell their holdings. This lack of “structural sell pressure,” as Nadeau terms it, further restricts the readily available supply of Ether. Ethereum ETF Launch: A Double-Edged Sword? The upcoming launch of Ether ETFs in late June adds another layer of intrigue. The success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, which saw a significant price increase for Bitcoin, serves as a potential roadmap for Ether. Analysts predict a similar demand surge, pushing the price of Ether towards, or even beyond, its all-time high of $4,871 set in November 2021. However, a potential roadblock exists in the form of Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE), a massive investment vehicle currently holding a staggering $11 billion worth of Ether. If Grayscale decides to follow suit with its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which experienced over $6 billion in outflows after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, it could dampen the price increase. Related Reading: Worrying Signs For XRP: Price Tumbles As Demand Dries Up Buckle Up For A Bumpy Ride? While the future remains uncertain, the current market conditions present a fascinating scenario for Ether. The combination of a shrinking supply and the potential influx of demand from ETFs paints a picture of a potential bull run. However, the wildcard of Grayscale’s actions and the broader market sentiment inject a dose of caution. Featured image from Current Affairs-Adda247, chart from TradingView
Franklin Templeton sets a 0.19% management fee for its upcoming Ethereum ETF, as SEC reviews the updated S-1 form submissions.
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Data shows the investors in the Ethereum derivatives market have been taking on very high leverage recently, something that could lead to volatility for the asset. Ethereum Estimated Leverage Ratio Has Been At Extreme Levels Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the ETH Estimated Leverage Ratio has been on the up recently. The “Estimated Leverage Ratio” (ELR) refers to an indicator that keeps track of the ratio between the Ethereum Open Interest and Exchange Reserve. The former of these, the Open Interest, here is a measure of the total amount of derivatives positions related to ETH that are currently open on all centralized exchanges. The second metric, the Exchange Reserve, naturally tells us about the total number of tokens of the cryptocurrency that are sitting in wallets attached to all exchanges. Related Reading: This Bitcoin Metric Is “One Of Crypto’s Top Leading Indicators”: Santiment When the ELR’s value rises, it means that the Open Interest is increasing at a faster rate than the Exchange Reserve. Such a trend implies that investors are opting for a higher amount of leverage on average. On the other hand, a decline in the indicator suggests the derivatives market users are moving towards a lower amount of risk as they are deleveraging their positions. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Ethereum ELR over the last few years: As displayed in the above graph, the Ethereum ELR has observed some steep growth recently. This sudden sharp uptrend in the asset came about as news around the spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gained traction in the buildup to the approval. The cryptocurrency’s price also registered a sharp rally during the same time. Thus, the conditions were perfect for attracting fresh speculation related to the coin, so it’s not surprising that the indicator’s value saw a spike. The rise has also continued beyond the approval of the ETFs, but the price has fallen to a sideways movement. It would appear that the investors are willing to take even higher risk despite this consolidation, trying to bet big on where Ethereum could escape from here. Historically, a high value of the leverage ratio has meant a higher volatility for the asset’s price. This is because mass liquidation events can become more probable to take place when the investors are sitting in overleveraged positions. Related Reading: How High Can Bitcoin Go Before A Top? Analyst Chimes In With ETH trading sideways recently and all these positions building up, it might take only one break in either direction before a lot of these positions come crashing down. A large number of such liquidations happening at once would only fuel further into the price move that caused them, thus amplifying it. It now remains to be seen how the Ethereum price develops in the coming days and if a volatile move is waiting for it given the trend in the ELR. ETH Price May has been a good time for Ethereum investors as the asset is looking to close the month with positive returns of more than 18%. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Babylon, a crypto startup co-founded by Stanford University engineering Professor David Tse, has secured $70 million in its latest funding round, according to a Bloomberg report. The company reportedly aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the two leading cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin As A Staking Asset Per the report, the funding round was […]
Ethereum price extended its decline and tested the $3,720 support. ETH is now consolidating and facing many hurdles near the $3,800 level. Ethereum extended its decline and tested the $3,720 zone. The price is trading below $3,820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,810 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks the $3,720 support. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price remained in a short-term bearish zone and declined below the $3,800 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH even traded below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,631 swing low to the $3,975 high. However, the bulls were active near the $3,720 support zone. They protected the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,631 swing low to the $3,975 high. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh increase, ETH might face resistance near the $3,800 level. There is also a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,810 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $3,850 level. An upside break above the $3,850 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,890, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,950 level. If the bulls push Ether above the $3,950 level, the price might rise and test the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,080 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,800 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,720 level. The next major support is near the $3,640 zone. A clear move below the $3,640 support might push the price toward $3,550. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,500 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,720 Major Resistance Level – $3,800
At spot rates, Ethereum prices have been edging lower, recently even retesting the immediate support at $3,700. Even though the coin is still hovering around this level, optimism is high that it will spike higher in the coming days. Ethereum Whales Are Now Accumulating Cementing this outlook, one analyst, citing on-chain events, notes that a bullish narrative may be unfolding. Pointing to the sharp increase in Ethereum addresses controlling over 10,000 ETH, the analyst is now convinced that investors are through with their distribution and are not accumulating, expecting more price gains. Glassnode data cited shows that the number of addresses controlling over 10,000 ETH has been on the uptrend since May 20. Notably, on this day, prices shot strongly, breaking above $3,300 and $3,700. Related Reading: MATIC In Consolidation: Key Price Levels To Watch After A Breakout The uptick boosted sentiment, possibly explaining why whales are now accumulating and not opting to liquidate, accepting to be shaken off from their position following the recent correction from $3,900. When writing, ETH is changing hands at around $3,700, up nearly 20% from May 2024 lows. From the daily chart, the coin is still within a bullish breakout formation after clearing two crucial resistances (now support) at $3,300 and $3,700. Therefore, despite the retracement from $3,900, the uptrend remains. The coin, reading from the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart, will likely ease above $4,100 as buyers set their eyes on $4,900 or 2021 highs. It is highly that these whales are institutions, most of whom are optimistic about what lies ahead and positioning themselves for the leg up. The sharp expansion in whale count means institutions are increasingly confident in the vast Ethereum ecosystem. Continuous Development And Spot ETH ETF Hopes One reason for this positive outlook is the continuous development in the Ethereum network. After the successful activation of Dencun in March, platform developers are now focusing on the upcoming Pectra upgrade. This hard fork is expected to further enhance the network, making transaction processing more efficient and cost-effective. These continuous developments are positioning the network as the preferred host for decentralized finance (DeFi) and meme coin activities. Related Reading: Political Memecoin Mania: Super Trump Token Explodes With 200% Surge Beyond platform-related factors, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved the listing of all spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency is yet to clarify its position on the status of ETH. However, this will change with the approval of all S-1 registration forms for spot ETFs. Analysts believe the second most valuable coin would have received the much-needed clarity if these forms are given the go-ahead. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin explains why the firm is taking legal action against the SEC, discusses Ethereum’s roadmap and the importance of Vitalik Buterin's continued involvement.
Blockchain analytical platform Nansen said Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, is an Ethereum whale after identifying a wallet purportedly belonging to the financial institution. In a May 30 social media post, Nansen claimed DBS holds approximately 173,753 ETH, valued at $648 million, in the wallet address “0x9e927c02c9eadae63f5efb0dd818943c7262fb8e.” It added that the bank had made over $200 […]
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated 30 ETH, approximately $113,000, to support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm. Etherscan data shows that Buterin donated to the “Free Pertsev and Storm” defense fund on the decentralized fundraising platform Juicebox early today, May 30. The fund had raised 591 ETH worth $2.2 […]
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The fund had raised about 591 ETH at the time of this publication and will support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers in their court battle to prove their innocence.
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The cryptocurrency market has corrected 1.51% within the past day, indicating reduced bullish influence in the crypto space. Moreover, top tokens have displayed a consolidated price movement over the past few days, suggesting a weak price action for these altcoins during the upcoming days. Furthermore, post-approval of the Ethereum ETF, the ETH coin price traded …
Ethereum is already home to the world’s largest DeFi protocols, tokenized RWAs, and stablecoins, but its technical roadmap could be hard for TradFi to understand.
The Ethereum co-founder discusses why his firm decided to sue the SEC on stage at Consensus 2024.