Ethereum (ETH) News Today

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing volatility in the crypto market, investors’ attention is turning to the upcoming speech by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His address, scheduled for tomorrow, could act as a short-term catalyst for major

The overall cryptocurrency market is in a clear downward trend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum falling by -3.74% and -7.03% respectively. Mainstream altcoins generally declined, but derivatives trading volume increased by 21.83%, reflecting investors' cautious attitude and short-term volatility strategy needs.

Ethereum's recent transaction volume has hit a new high, but experts point out that this is accompanied by a large amount of "dust attacks," putting user funds at risk. Hackers use address poisoning and micro-funding to attempt to deanonymize users and induce transfers. Experts recommend users stay vigilant, check transfer addresses, use hardware wallets, and avoid interacting with funds from unknown sources to protect their assets.

The cryptocurrency market is adjusting due to the decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Bitcoin dropped 2.5%, Ethereum fell 5.7%, influenced by short-term profit-taking and uncertainty around upgrades. Experts predict that market volatility will continue, and institutional capital inflows and regulatory clarity are crucial for long-term stability.

Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research notes an unnoticed ETH/BTC death cross, signaling potential underperformance for Ethereum amidst a broader market downturn. Ethereum has experienced sharper losses compared to Bitcoin, affecting altcoin dynamics.

In brief Ethereum-based DeFi platform Makina Finance has lost over $4 million in ETH following a flash loan exploit. Most of the funds are not in the hacker’s possession, with an MEV builder frontrunning the transaction that drained Makina. While flash loans were a recurring event in 2025

Jeffrey Huang, a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor widely referred to as Machi Big Brother – has lost significant amounts of money because of how much he used leverage to invest in Ethereum. According to OnchainLens, Huang’s speculative trading methods have left his

Bitmine recently increased its purchase of 35,268 Ethereum, bringing the total holdings to over 4.2 million, and plans to advance the MAVAN staking program in 2026. At the shareholders' meeting, four proposals were approved, including an 81% support for the increase in issued shares, indicating recognition of the company's value-added strategy.

BitMine staking locks large Ether supply and reduces liquid tokens across exchanges during ongoing market volatility. Corporate Ethereum treasuries continue to grow as firms favor staking income over short term selling pressure exchange. Falling exchange Ether balances increase price

Vitalik Buterin says DAO token voting creates fatigue, privacy risks, and control by large holders in many networks. The proposal promotes privacy tools, stronger oracles, and AI support to improve long term DAO governance systems globally. The governance reform aims to keep DAOs

_Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP show resilience as the U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill nears, potentially driving institutional interest._ The U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill has been a key focus for traders and investors. If the bill passes this month, it could lead to significant market

BitMine Immersion, led by investor Tom Lee, is accelerating its Ethereum-focused strategy. The company is not only continuing aggressive ETH accumulation but is also allocating a growing share of its holdings to staking. Its latest move involved locking up tens of thousands of tokens, further

USDD has adopted Chainlink Price Feeds, bringing standardized pricing data to Tron, Ethereum, and BNB Chain. Grayscale’s GLNK on NYSE Arca gives LINK exposure via brokerages, with 0% fees for three months before rising to 0.35% annually. USDD has adopted Chainlink Price Feeds, making its pri

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum will prioritize self-sovereignty, decentralization, and privacy through 2026 upgrades. New applications such as Kohaku, Helios, and social recovery wallets are meant to reinstate a sense of user control and decentralization. Vitalik Buterin has called 2026 the y

Allbridge Core now supports native USDC bridging to Algorand from Solana, Ethereum, Base, Sui, and Stellar. Algorand USDC transfers require an ASA opt-in and a small ALGO balance, usually around 0.1 ALGO per asset. Allbridge Core has added Algorand to its cross-chain bridge network,

Ethereum price hovering below a key breakout zone as a record share of its supply is locked in staking, tightening available liquidity. Summary Ethereum is consolidating below $3,400 as volatility contracts and momentum cools. Staked ETH has reached a record 30% of total supply, reducing

_Rising network use and ETF demand strengthen Ethereum’s support, setting the stage for a possible move toward $4,000._ Ethereum has traded within a wide range for more than two months. And this stifled outing has left market participants waiting for a clear direction. Recent onchain data and in

Ethereum's price faces short-term weakness, trading near $3,115 amid selling pressure. Analysts suggest that reclaiming key resistance levels could lead to a potential surge toward $4,000, but downside risks remain if ETH fails to stabilize above $3,100.

Ethereum whale transfers $110 million to exchanges. 0xB3E8 transfers 13,083 tokens to CEX, FG Nexus sells 2,500 tokens, suspected Fenbushi transfers 7,798 tokens to Binance. Coinbase Premium turns negative, indicating institutional weakness. Staking queue has 2.7 million ETH, with only 36,960 exited. Ethereum drops to $3,166.51.

MakinaFi was subjected to a flash loan attack on January 20, resulting in a loss of 1,299 ETH (approximately $4.1 million). The hacker manipulated the Curve pool for arbitrage, and the MEV bot snatched 0.13 ETH in advance. The stolen funds are stored in two wallets that have not yet been mixed.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has staked $277.5 million in Ethereum, raising its total to $5.66 billion. This reflects long-term confidence in ETH, as staking helps earn rewards and maintains market stability, potentially increasing adoption and securing the network.

_Key Takeaways_ _Ethereum has pulled back to the $3,200 zone following a broader market sell-off triggered by US–EU trade tensions._

_Key Takeaways_ _Ethereum (ETH) is consolidating near the $3,300–$3,315 range after gaining nearly 7% this week._ _The daily chart shows a

_Key Takeaways_ _Bitcoin fell below $93,000 while Ethereum slipped under $3,200 amid rising global uncertainty._ _Nearly $864 million in c

_Key Takeaways_ _Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,160 after a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty._ _The ascending

Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's short-term trend shows a volatile upward pattern, with Ethereum continuing to stay firmly above $3,000, and the overall upward trend still ongoing. Influenced by WLFI launching a lending market supported by Dolomite, DOLO has surged over 55%; Dusk's price has increased over 28%, reflecting positive factors from the DuskDS Layer-1 upgrade; DASH has recently risen about 18% due to overselling. The number of ETH waiting in line to join the Ethereum PoS network has continued to rise to 2.17 million, reflecting market confidence in Ethereum's long-term staking yields and network security. Currently, this is a critical window for the passage of the "Clarity Act"; failure to reach an agreement could increase the risk of delays or failure of the bill.

Ethereum real-world assets scale quietly as stablecoins and tokenized funds grow. ETH consolidates near key support while technical indicators signal balance, not weakness. Long-term rotation patterns suggest potential ETH outperformance once macro pressure fades. Ethereum’s — ETH,

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pointed out that most decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are still in the early stages, only capable of managing treasuries, with low efficiency and easy to be controlled by large holders. He emphasized that DAOs should evolve into governance tools supporting blockchain, addressing specific issues such as oracles and dispute resolution mechanisms. Additionally, Vitalik proposed that governance methods should be adjusted according to the nature of the problems and highlighted issues like low participation rates and the influence of large holders, reminding DAOs to maintain the spirit of decentralization.

Ethereum’s validator exit queue is at zero, signaling no forced ETH sellers. Over 2.6 million ETH are queued for staking, reducing the circulating supply. The Ethereum network is tightening supply with increasing staking demand. Ethereum is experiencing a unique moment in its market

50T Funds founder Dan Tapiero recommends diversifying investments in BTC, ETH, and SOL, predicting Bitcoin will reach $180,000. Stablecoin trading volume surged from 19.7 trillion to 33 trillion, optimistic about tokenization and AI integration, but criticizes 95% of DAT companies as worthless.

Animoca founder Yat Siu states that NFTs have not disappeared. Monthly sales dropped from $1 billion to $300 million, but five years ago they were zero. His personal investment portfolio has fallen 80% but he still does not sell, emphasizing that NFTs are long-term assets. Wealthy collectors purchase NFTs like collecting Picasso, forming exclusive communities. NFT Paris was canceled due to changing attitudes in France and security concerns.

Ethereum treasury company FG Nexus sold 2,500 ETH to repay a $10 million loan, highlighting its dilemma in facing deleveraging pressure and mNAV discount issues. FG Nexus's stock price has dropped by 85%, and the overall digital asset treasury industry is also facing similar deleveraging challenges. Investors should pay attention to the treasury company's holdings and leverage status.

Wintermute data shows that the four-year cycle is outdated, and the market is now driven by liquidity flows. The expected rise in 2025 did not materialize, marking a shift of cryptocurrencies towards mature assets. ETFs form a wall garden, with funds stuck in Bitcoin and Ethereum, not rotating. Altcoins' rally lasted only 20 days, less than the 60 days in 2024. In 2026, there are three paths: ETF expansion, market-driven growth, and retail investor return.

Bitcoin (BTC)'s correction wave is struggling to find support around the 92,000 USD region, as the bears continue to persistently tighten selling pressure. In an interview with Cointelegraph, some cryptocurrency analysts warn that the risk of escalating trade tensions between the US and the European Union could trigger

Ethereum L2 fee revenue shows sharp concentration, with only three Layer 2 networks generating more than $5,000 in daily fees. Base dominated Ethereum L2 fee revenue, capturing nearly 70% of total daily fees and widening the gap with competing networks. Arbitrum and Starknet remained the

In brief Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted that DAOs have drifted toward “essentially referring to a treasury controlled by token-holder voting.” He said modern DAO design is “inefficient, vulnerable to capture, and fails utterly at the goal of mitigating the weaknesses of human

Summary Buterin argues most DAOs have devolved into token-controlled treasuries that are inefficient, vulnerable to whales, and far from Ethereum's original governance vision. He highlights five core DAO use cases: robust oracles, on-chain dispute resolution, shared "safe lists," rapid short-ter

Ethereum protocol complexity grows as old features remain and new features are added. High complexity weakens trust and makes it hard for users to rebuild clients. Ethereum may simplify its code by removing unused features and limiting complex cryptography. The protocol implemented in Et