0-0.01 ETH

0.01-0.1 ETH

0.1-1 ETH

1-10 ETH

>10 ETH

Addresses by Holdings

Total active

Zero balance

Daily Active Addresses

Price

Number of Transactions

Transactions

Total Volume

Volume

Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

The Ethereum Foundation

*This content is for educational purposes and is not investment advice.

Ethereum's price has been exhibiting a narrow intraday range between $3,048 and $3,139. With a market capitalization of $373 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $9.83 billion, the cryptocurrency shows a mixed technical outlook. At 7:57 (EDT) on Monday, ether is exchanging hands for just under $3,100 at $3,093 per unit.

Ethereum Technical Insights: ETH Crosses $3,100 Mark for the First Time in 21 Days

Bitcoin

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Little Changed Ahead of Ether ETF Decision

05/20 update below. This post was originally published on May 18

Top CEO Bets On A Shock Biden Crypto Flip As Congress Hurtles Toward A ‘Crucial' Vote That Could Blow Up The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP

The disclosure followed a discourse between Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and crypto trader Jordan Fish regarding transparency.

Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake discloses advisor role at Eigen Foundation

The market has priced in a rejection for the first set of Ethereum ETFs, but there are reasons to be optimistic about an approval next year, says one fund manager.

Ether, Bitcoin Open Asia Trading Week Flat as ETH ETF Decision, Nvidia Earnings Loom

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced a notable price rally over the past 7 days.

Ethereum Price Surges Above $3K Mark Amidst Unforeseen Court Ruling

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder and one of the biggest voices in the cryptocurrency space, Vitalik Buterin, praised the ecosystem's free speech ideals. However, the assertion faced backlash from a group of people on social media.

Vitalik Buterin Says 'Proud' Ethereum Doesn't Censor Critical Views, Social Media Users Complain The Reality Is Opposite

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped Sunday evening as profit-hungry traders locked in gains from last week's relief rally. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum Retrace On Profit-Taking By Retail Investors: Analyst Predicts Parabolic Rise For King Crypto Following Consolidation Phase

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed several enhancements aimed at improving the network's permissionlessness and decentralization. The proposed changes focus on tackling issues such as miner extractable value (MEV), hardware requirements, and staking dynamics.

Vitalik Buterin Outlines Improvements for Ethereum's Decentralized Future

A closely followed crypto analyst thinks that market participants are too pessimistic about the odds that regulators will green-light a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Psycho tells his 501,800 followers on the social media platform X that people are not bullish enough on ETH right now.

Analyst Says Markets ‘100% Underestimating' Odds of Ethereum ETF Approval, Warns Top for Memecoins in Sight

Research from Coinbase suggests that decisions on a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) could surprise investors. In a new note, Coinbase Institutional says that an ETH ETF is a question of when, not if, and that the U.S.

Coinbase Research Says ‘Surprise to the Upside' Possible for Ethereum ETF Decision – Here's Why

Buterin addressed hot-button issues to the Ethereum community, including MEV, liquid staking, and the high hardware requirements of running nodes.

Vitalik Buterin addresses threats to Ethereum's decentralization in new blog post

Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies—including major coins ethereum and XRP XRP —are braced for a game-changing vote in Washington next week (even as a Wall Street bitcoin storm is brewing).

‘This Is A Big Deal'—Congress Suddenly Hurtling Toward A ‘Crucial' Crypto Vote That Could Blow Up The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has rallied twice, but has yet to break above the 21-day SMA or the barrier at $3,040.

Ethereum Breaks Through The $3,000 Mark And Reaches New Historic Highs

Better Markets, a financial nonprofit organization, has lashed out against approving a spot ether ETF product, stating that it would endanger the broader financial system.

Financial Nonprofit Better Markets: Approving a Spot Ether ETF Would Threaten ‘the Broader Financial System'

With a decision on the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs looking on May 23, the cryptocurrency community is discussing whether Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is ready to rebound. What Happened: Cold Blooded Shiller kicked off the discussion by referencing a thread he wrote back in November when Ethereum was at a psychological low.

Is It Time To Buy Ethereum Ahead Of The ETF Decision? 'It Might Be Time To Pull Another Crazy Rally,' Trader Speculates

Solana

The CoinDesk 20 Index is higher by more than 4% over the past 24 hours as crypto's big rally this week continues.

Bitcoin Rises Above $67K, but Lags Broader Crypto Market as ETH, SOL, LINK Post Big Gains

America's biggest crypto exchange Coinbase is confident that the SEC will approve spot Ethereum ETFs very soon, despite broader pessimism.

Ethereum ETF Approval Coming Sooner Rather Than Later, Says Coinbase

Coinbase Research on Friday released a new report suggesting that the odds of approval for a U.S. spot Ethereum ETF are higher than what the current market pricing indicates. What Happened: According to the research, prediction market platform Polymarket is pricing in a 16% chance of approval by May 31, 2024, while the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTC:ETHE) is trading at a 24% discount to its net asset value (NAV).

Coinbase Says Ethereum ETF Approval More Likely Than You Think— Here's Why

Zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup zkSync has suggested that a governance token airdrop will take place at the end of June.

ZkSync, Ethereum Layer-2 Network, Hints at Airdrop By End of June

The mismatch leaves room for “surprises to the upside” for ether, according to Coinbase analyst David Han.

Coinbase says market ‘underestimating' timing and odds of spot Ethereum ETF approval

Ether's sell-off has stalled at an upward-sloping trendline, characterizing the rally from October lows.

Ether Bears Hit a Brick Wall as Price Collides With Bull-Market Trendline

The cryptocurrency does not have major supply-side overhangs such as token unlocks or miner sell pressure, the report said.

Ether Could Surprise to the Upside in the Coming Months, Coinbase Says

Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 solution incubated by Coinbase, has announced the Onchain Summer Buildathon. The event, which runs from May 31st to June 30th, invites builders worldwide to showcase their skills in various onchain use cases, including payments, commerce, gaming, and social.

Base to Launch Online Hackathon With 200 ETH in Prizes, Sponsored by Stripe, Shopify, and More

Leading cryptocurrencies witnessed a correction Thursday, even as the Senate followed the House in passing a pro-crypto legislation.

News for Ethereum Crypto (ETH)