Following Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s recent post on the benefits of staking and further network decentralization, Cardano (ADA) co-founder Charles Hoskinson poked fun at it amid accusations that Ethereum was copying Cardano.

Ethereum underwent a significant upgrade called Shanghai in April. It was supposed to make the network faster and more eco-friendly. But, a new report from JP Morgan says it hasn’t made as significant an impact as expected. This has led to talks about why Ethereum isn’t performing as well as hoped after the Shanghai upgrade, even though it was a massive milestone for the platform. The switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake called the Merge, was supposed to help Ethereum grow and reach an ATH.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, wrapped up Q1 2025 with a mix of price fluctuations, market resilience, and significant developments. Let’s break down Ethereum’s performance during this pivotal quarter.

ETH slightly rebounded and was up 1.89% in last 24 hours to $1,585

On-chain data shows the Ethereum sharks and whales have continued to sell for four months now, a sign that the asset may not recover soon.

Ethereum (ETH) is trading at approximately $1,767.47 on May 6, 2025, experiencing a slight decline of 0.03% over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency is navigating a critical resistance level around $1,800, with market participants closely watching the upcoming Pectra upgrade scheduled for May 7.

The Foundation periodically sells tokens to cover costs, creating a temporary sell-off event in markets.

Macro guru Raoul Pal says that the top smart contract platform Ethereum (ETH) is set to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) as the crypto markets enter into a new “spring” phase.

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been experiencing a period of relative stability. As of April 1, 2025, Ethereum’s price is hovering around $1,827.88 at time of writing, leaving investors and enthusiasts wondering if there’s more to come. The upcoming Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 30, 2025, could be the catalyst that reignites Ethereum’s momentum and pushes it beyond its current plateau.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck today announced the upcoming launch of the VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT), an actively managed ETF designed to seek capital appreciation by investing in Ether (ETH) futures contracts. EFUT does not invest in ETH or other digital assets directly.

Rain Lõhmus, founder of LHV Bank, told Estonian media last month that he’s not made much effort to recover the funds but is willing to pay someone who can.

A significant portion of the stolen funds has been transferred into the fully automatic cryptocurrency exchange FixedFloat.

Ethereum ( ETH ) has experienced notable price fluctuations influenced by market dynamics and regulatory developments . This analysis provides an unbiased technical overview of ETH, examining critical indicators and chart patterns to offer insights into potential future price action.​

An address associated with failed crypto lending platform Celsius has moved millions of dollars worth of Ethereum (ETH) to an exchange, according to on-chain data.

Ethereum (ETH), boasting its position as the second most dominant cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is held by a staggering 242,686,839 unique addresses. Fast forward to September 3, 2023, and a mere ten ether addresses command a whopping 34.18% of its entire supply. Let’s dive in for an insightful glimpse into the top ten ETH wallets and the powerhouses steering today’s vast ether reserves.

Conspiracy theory or one of the biggest scandals in crypto? The term “ETH Gate” has been on the lips of every XRP supporter in recent months and, increasingly, the broader cryptocurrency community. At the heart of this issue is the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to classify Ethereum (ETH) as a non-security, contrasting sharply with its ongoing legal action against Ripple and the XRP token.

Ethereum ( ETH ) is under pressure as it trades around $1,592 , following a 1.6% drop over the past 24 hours. The price decline is attributed to significant sell-offs by major investment firms and continued outflows from Ethereum-based ETFs.​ crypto.news

Ethereum’s price action and network data suggest a cautious but potentially bullish phase. Watching the $2,500 level and transaction fee trends will be key to anticipating the next move.

Ethereum's price spike could be herald of good tidings

Ether was trading near a six-month low, just above $1,500 at time of publication, according to CoinGecko, as its overall share of the crypto market has declined 2 percentage points since January to 17%. (Meanwhile, Bitcoin is approaching 50% market dominance.)