As the volume of transactions on layer-2 networks keeps increasing, the median price of sending a transaction on the Ethereum blockchain has fallen to its lowest point in five years, with low-priority transactions falling to about 1 gwei or even lower. On August 10th, Dune Analytics data showed that the
August has been challenging for altcoins, with Ethereum, the leading altcoin, hitting a seven-month low of $2,111. Despite the market downturn, significant whale movements are drawing attention. A prominent ICO-linked whale recently deposited another 5,000 ETH ($13.2 million) to OKX, just 12 hours before Ethereum’s price dropped further. Since July
Notable crypto market activity occurred on August 9 when Ark Invest, run by Cathie Wood, sold off a large chunk of its Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds. The outcome of this judgment can be bad news for Ether ETPs on the market. Also, in light of the increasing withdrawals from spot
The beginning of August witnessed a spur of activity within the crypto sector. While most of the market attention was focused on the first-week market crash, regulatory activities, and notable partnerships took place. Meanwhile, this following week exhibits price revivals from key cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin retracted to $60K. Leading altcoin
Success stories often highlight the transformative power of seizing the right opportunity. Take, for example, a college student who, in 2016, invested $500 in Ethereum when it was valued at just $10 per coin. By 2021, Ethereum’s price had increased over $4,000, turning his investment into a substantial sum. Today,
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of recent market turbulence. After touching a critical support level of $2,116 earlier this week, ETH staged a powerful comeback, surging 10% in a 24-hour period to reach approximately $2,670 during the mid-London trading session
Leading altcoin Ethereum found itself falling to the $2K level during the recent market price dip. In the last few days, the token following Bitcoin showed recovery signs but has struggled to break key resistance levels. Meanwhile, the community witnessed crucial regulatory activity with announcements from the FCA. Notably, Ethereum
A Hong Kong-based virtual bank is considering expanding into spot trading markets after launching crypto exchange-traded fund trading for clients. The first virtual bank to provide direct trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ether ETFs on its platform, Mox, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, made history on August 7 when
BlackRock and Nasdaq have filed with the SEC to add options trading to the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). Final SEC approval is anticipated by April 9, 2025, with pending approvals from the OCC and CFTC. This move, disclosed in a regulatory filing, aims to enhance market dynamics and provide investors
While the global crypto market turned to recovery, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States displayed notable activity. On Wednesday, BlackRock’s fund saw a significant net inflow of around $110 million, contributing to a positive trend for Ethereum ETFs. For two consecutive days, U.S.-based spot Ether ETFs have recorded
