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By TradingView – ETHUSD_2026-01-02 (YTD) Ethereum is back in focus after pushing to a fresh yearly high, signalling renewed momentum across the crypto market. The move comes at a critical moment, with billions of dollars in crypto options expiring, setting the stage for short-term volatility not only for ETH, but also for Bitcoin, which continues to hover near major resistance levels. Ethereum Breaks Out: What’s Driving the Move? ETH has surged past the $3,000 level, reaching a new yearly high and confirming a strong bullish structure on the chart. Momentum accelerated as buyers stepped in aggressively, pushing price above recent…

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Trump urges faster Fed rate cuts after 4.3% GDP growth, with Kevin Hassett citing AI-driven productivity gains as proof inflation risks remain contained. Summary Trump demands lower interest rates despite 4.3% Q3 2025 GDP beating the 3.3% forecast, arguing strong growth should be rewarded, not restrained.​ NEC veteran Kevin Hassett backs cuts, pointing to AI-led productivity and tariffs-driven trade gains as signs inflation is manageable.​ With Powell’s term ending in May 2026, markets watch Trump’s likely Fed pick and its implications for future U.S. monetary policy.​ President Donald Trump has called for interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth,…

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Ethereum price has broken above $3,000, but low volume and nearby resistance raise concerns that this breakout may lack strength and risk a reversal lower. Summary Ethereum broke above $3,000 but failed to attract strong bullish volume. Price has stalled at the 0.618 Fibonacci resistance, limiting upside momentum. Weak follow-through increases the risk of a pullback toward the value area low and $2,680 support. Ethereum (ETH) price has recently moved above the $3,000 level, breaking out from a multi-week triangle consolidation that had been forming as volatility continued to compress. While breakouts from prolonged consolidation phases often signal the start…

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Several blockchain startups once valued near $1 billion now have market capitalizations that are only a fraction of those figures, as tighter liquidity forces valuation resets. This is evident across several high profile projects, according to data compiled by CryptoRank. Humanity Protocol, which carried a venture valuation of around $1 billion, now has a market capitalization of about $285 million. Fuel Network, also previously valued near $1 billion, is trading closer to $11 million, while Bubblemaps, once assigned a similar venture capital (VC) valuation, has a market cap of about $6 million. “During bull runs and narrative hype, VCs tend…

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Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or any financial, investment, or other advice. Seek independent professional consultation in the form of legal, financial, and fiscal advice before making any investment decision. Ethereum is up 3.14% today against the US Dollar Ethereum is currently trading 8.33% below our prediction on Jan 07, 2026 Ethereum dropped -0.18% in the last month and is down -11.39% since 1 year ago ETH price is expected to rise by 10.33% in…

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Market participants are monitoring the ethereum price as the asset trades in a tight consolidation phase with volatility compressed across key indicators. Ethereum trades in a narrow range as volatility cools Key EMAs and compression around current levels ETH support and resistance levels shaping the range Range edges, Fibonacci levels and trading plans Momentum, Bollinger Bands and market sentiment Neutral structure and trader positioning outlook Final considerations for ETH traders Ethereum trades in a narrow range as volatility cools Ethereum currently trades near $2979.6, holding close to the mid Bollinger Band while clustered moving averages compress around the spot level.…

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Crypto companies went full circle in 2025, seeking financing through official initial public offerings. The public launches are expected to continue in 2026. Crypto companies are no longer raising funds through token sales. Instead, in 2025, a new trend emerged, where major entities completed initial public offerings. Some of the companies even had previous token launches, though the assets did not achieve sufficient exposure. One of the reasons for the shift to IPO is the loss of trust in fundraising. The biggest 2018 IPO season created projects with significant treasuries, which never delivered a product. Afterward, public sales, IDO, and…

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In just one hour, Ethereum recorded one of the most aggressive short-term derivatives signals in weeks: a +2,523.54% increase in futures inflows. On paper, that kind of move seems dramatic, but context is important. This increase is not the result of panic or forced positioning, rather, it is occurring while prices are still largely under control, which is why it is significant. Ethereum is recovering In terms of price, ETH has recovered from pressure in late 2025 and is currently holding around $3,000. Ethereum is compressing under diminishing resistance and stabilizing above important local support, according to the chart structure.…

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A potential initial public offering (IPO) next year by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken may attract fresh capital from traditional finance (TradFi) investors. Bitcoin recorded an all-time high price above $126,000 on Oct. 6, but hasn’t recovered from a $19 billion liquidation event that hit the industry a few days later. At the time of writing, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading at $87,015 per coin, down 6% in two weeks, according to CoinGecko. Still, Dan Tapiero, founder and CEO of 50T Funds, claimed that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is “still mid-stage.” He added that Kraken’s IPO and an increasing number…

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BitMine Immersion Technologies has added another 82,560 Ether, worth roughly $259 million, to Ethereum’s staking system, intensifying congestion in the network’s validator entry queue as institutional demand for yield continues to build. Data from Arkham shows that the Ether (ETH) treasury firm sent multiple large deposits to Ethereum’s BatchDeposit contract within the past few hours. With the new stake, BitMine’s total staked ETH has climbed to 544,064 Ether, valued at approximately $1.62 billion at current prices, according to onchain analyst Lookonchain. BitMine first started staking ETH on Dec. 26, transferring nearly $219 million worth of ETH to staking-related contracts on…

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