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Ethereum price started a decent upward move but failed near $3,050. ETH is now struggling and might continue to move down below $2,900. Ethereum started a recovery wave but struggled above $3,000. The price is trading below $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,930 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks below the $2,880 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,920 and $2,950 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH price even…

Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $446 million in net outflows last week, extending a cautious trend persisting since October’s sharp market correction. According to asset manager CoinShares, the latest withdrawals bring total outflows since Oct. 10 to $3.2 billion, signaling that investor confidence has yet to recover as the year ends. The weekly outflows contrast with strong year-to-date (YTD) inflows of $463 billion, a figure broadly consistent with 2024 levels. CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill, said that total assets under management (AuM) have risen by just 10% YTD. He said this indicated that “the average investor has not seen a…

The latest technical analysis shared by Matrixport reveals that Ethereum (ETH) price movements are approaching a critical phase. According to the analysis, Ethereum has been moving within a large-scale “triangle formation” for the past few years, and this structure has now narrowed significantly, reaching a critical threshold for determining its direction. Experts believe that this long-standing consolidation could culminate in a clear breakout in 2026. As you may recall, Ethereum experienced a significant surge in 2020-2021 due to the rapid expansion of the smart contract platform ecosystem and the strengthening of the “programmable money” narrative. The new capital that entered…

Japan is preparing a major crypto tax change in 2026, but only certain digital assets will qualify for the lower rate. The reform brings crypto closer to stocks and ETFs, signaling a shift toward tighter regulation and institutional access. Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely in focus as Japan reshapes how crypto fits into its financial system. Japan is moving closer to fixing one of crypto’s biggest pain points in the country – taxes. But the details show the change won’t apply to everyone. Under its 2026 tax reform blueprint, Japan plans to cut crypto capital gains tax from as high…

Ethereum continues to trade sideways, limiting upside momentum as broader market conviction remains fragile. ETH has struggled to establish a clear trend, keeping price action compressed near key technical levels. With internal signals mixed, the altcoin leader now appears increasingly dependent on external catalysts to trigger a decisive breakout. Bitmine’s Confidence In Ethereum’s Value Reaches New High Bitmine recently disclosed that it has begun staking Ethereum from its corporate treasury, reinforcing long-term confidence in the network. The firm currently holds 4.11 million ETH, representing roughly 3.41% of total circulating supply. This strategic allocation positions Bitmine among the largest institutional Ethereum…

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) insiders sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock in 2025, cashing in on the chipmaker’s sustained rally driven by its advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, across 2025, the stock has hit several high rallying by over 52% year-to-date to trade at $190 as of the last market close. Regulatory filings show consistent selling by top executives and board members throughout the year, with no insider purchases reported. Over the past 12 months, Nvidia’s insider ownership stands at about 4.17%, with 15 insiders selling shares and none buying. Total insider sales reached roughly $1.7 billion…

A long-time crypto whale often referred to as a “Bitcoin OG” has moved a large amount of Ethereum to an exchange. Even as its leveraged long positions remain open. On-chain data shows the wallet deposited 112,894 ETH. Which is worth about $332 million, to Binance on December 30. The transaction was first flagged by blockchain monitoring firm Lookonchain. The same entity currently holds an estimated $749 million in long positions across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, according to public derivatives data. Repeated ETH Transfers Raise Market Questions This is not the first time the wallet has made a similar move. Just…

BlackRock’s first tokenized money market fund has paid out $100 million in cumulative dividends since its launch, highlighting the growing real-world use of tokenized securities amid rising institutional adoption. The milestone for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) was announced Monday by Securitize, which serves as the fund’s issuer and tokenization partner, overseeing onchain issuance and investor onboarding. Source: Securitize Launched in March 2024, BUIDL was initially issued on the Ethereum blockchain. The fund invests in short-term, US dollar–denominated assets, including US Treasury bills, repurchase agreements and cash equivalents, offering institutional investors a blockchain-based vehicle to earn yield…

The US crypto conversation has entered a defining phase as regulators openly acknowledge Ethereum’s importance. Recent comments from SEC Chair Paul Atkins signal a notable shift in how policymakers view the network. Ethereum no longer sits on the sidelines of regulation debates. It now stands at the center of America’s evolving crypto framework. This recognition reflects years of growth across decentralized finance, tokenization, and enterprise blockchain adoption. Ethereum powers thousands of applications that serve global users daily. Regulators increasingly understand that ignoring Ethereum no longer aligns with market reality. The Ethereum regulatory outlook now shapes investor confidence, institutional strategy, and…

As 2025 draws to a close, the optimistic sentiment that prevailed in the cryptocurrency markets at the beginning of the year has largely dissipated. The “Trump rally,” particularly fueled by Donald Trump’s positive rhetoric towards cryptocurrencies, has failed to prevent the sharp pullback in recent months. The digital asset market experienced a loss of approximately $1 trillion in value during the last quarter of the year, largely wiping out all previous year’s gains. In October, Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $126,000 on October 6th, generating strong optimism in the market. However, this rise was short-lived. Trump’s announcement of 100%…