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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.

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $171 million to close out the week positively while ether ETFs experienced no net inflows or outflows, ending a six-day streak of positive inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Close the Week With $171 Million Inflow Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net inflow of $171 million on Friday, Feb.

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Analyst and trader Jason Pizzino is saying that the crypto market is possibly at the tail end of the cycle. In a new video, Pizzino tells his 348,000 YouTube subscribers that for the current cycle, most of the gains “have been had already.

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Dogecoin

Crypto markets are grinding lower on Friday, with Bitcoin reversing gains on renewed tariff fears after briefly having touched $100,000. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,769.28 -0.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,650.07 -1.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $195.91 -2.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 -5.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2502 -2.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000153 -2.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 12.2% and daily active addresses falling by 0.3%.

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The SEC delayed a decision on Friday on whether to approve BlackRock's proposal to list and trade options on its spot Ethereum ETF.

SEC delays decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF options trading until April 9

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is flipping bullish on one layer-1 protocol following a massive correction. Van de Poppe tells his 772,700 followers on the social media platform X that NEAR, the native cryptocurrency of Near Protocol, could surge to $20 within months, a 500% increase from its current value.

Trader Says One Top-50 Altcoin Could Explode 500% This Year, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto trader and analyst Ali Martinez says Ethereum (ETH) is dangerously close to a major support level. Martinez tells his 123,000 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum could plunge approximately 39% from the current level to a price of $1,700 if the support level at around $2,500 fails.

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Ether's price action mirrors the August bottom amid signs of strong dip demand for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Ether May Be Ready for a Bull Run as Price Action Mirrors August Bottom

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $140 million with the majority of the outflow coming from Fidelity's FBTC. In contrast, ether ETFs achieved their sixth consecutive day of inflows, adding $10.65 million. Ether ETFs Extend Inflow Dominance With Sixth Day of Consecutive Inflows On Thursday, Feb.

Ether ETFs Achieve 6 Days of Consecutive Inflows As Bitcoin ETFs Experience $140 Million Outflow

The blockchain's native token ether has underperformed bitcoin and other altcoins in recent months, the report noted.

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Solana

Ethereum has been struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin and Solana.

Galaxy's Novogratz Says Ethereum Sentiment is 'Unbelievably Bearish' as ETH Lags Behind Bitcoin and Solana

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the global market capitalization falling 1.4% to $3.15 trillion, amid significant developments in institutional adoption and mixed traditional market performance. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.37 p.m.

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The protocol is designed to solve the issue of undercollateralized crypto lending by allowing borrowers to customize their vaults.

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Despite positive catalysts like institutional adoption and discussions around Bitcoin's potential inclusion in sovereign wealth funds, the cryptocurrency market is trading lower on Thursday, with traders closely watching Bitcoin's $95,500 support level. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,588.31 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,710.63 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $191.80 -3.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.33 -4.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2481 -4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001505 -5.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.9% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

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With over 50 L2s and more in development, Ethereum has become a maze of isolated chains. Hart Lambur, Co-Founder of Risk Labs explains how a new standard, known as ERC-7683, could help crosschain actions easier.

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Should a pair of major tests go well, developers expect the upgrade to hit Ethereum's mainnet in April.

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade to Begin Testing in February

Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced today that the Pectra upgrade will move forward with key testnet forks in February and March, setting the stage for the upgrade's eventual deployment on the Ethereum mainnet. Ether's Pectra Upgrade Nears According to Beiko's post on X, the Holesky testnet will fork at slot 3,710,976 on Feb.

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Inches Closer: Core Developer Announces Key Dates for Testnet Forks

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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Blockchain analytics reveal bitcoin and ethereum reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted precipitously since late January, with holdings persisting at lows not witnessed in years.

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Novogratz offered his perspective for why ETH has underperformed in recent months when compared to assets like BTC and SOL.

Galaxy's Novogratz calls Ethereum sentiment ‘unbelievably bearish' as ETH price struggles to keep pace

The widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is warning that Ethereum (ETH) could slide further against Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video, Cowen tells his 866,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum could continue falling against Bitcoin if the US monetary policy remains restrictive.

Benjamin Cowen Warns Ethereum Could Continue Bleeding Against Bitcoin, Says One Factor To Determine Bottom

Analytics provider Santiment data shows in a recent report that despite high volatility in crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and other assets remain key discussion topics across social media. What Happened: In a post on X on Wednesday, the firm highlighted that Bitcoin remains the dominant subject, with traders dissecting its price action, institutional flows and market positioning.

Bitcoin, Ethereum And This Elon Musk-Themed Meme Coin Trend On Social Media: Report

Ethereum‘s (CRYPTO: ETH) dominance in the cryptocurrency space is facing a significant challenge, with analysts at JPMorgan suggesting that increased competition from rival blockchains is eroding its market share and threatening its long-term prospects. What Happened: According to a report led by JPMorgan's managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, ETH has underperformed both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and a range of alternative cryptocurrencies since the recent U.S. election, signaling a worrying trend for investors, The Block reported on Thursday.

Ethereum Faces 'Intense Competition' From Solana, Struggles To Compete With Bitcoin: JPMorgan

Ether ETFs have now seen five consecutive days of inflows, adding $18.11 million, while bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $66.37 million. Bitcoin ETFs See Another Day of Gains While Ether ETFs Mark Five Days of Inflows Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to draw investor interest on Wednesday, Feb.

Bitcoin ETFs Gain $66 Million While Ether ETFs Extend Five-Day Streak With $18 Million Inflows

Analysts attribute ether's underperformance to growing competition from Solana and Layer 2s, and its lack of bitcoin's store-of-value appeal.

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