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Ether
Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, functioning as a fuel for operations within the network. It serves multiple purposes: as a digital currency, it can be bought, sold, and held as an investment; as a utility token, it's used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the Ethereum network. Ether is integral to running decentralized applications (dApps) and executing smart contracts on Ethereum, providing the necessary resources for these operations. As Ethereum evolves, especially with upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, Ether's role remains central, facilitating not just transactions but also the broader ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) and various blockchain-based applications.
Traders Prefer Bitcoin to Ether Despite Developing Spot ETH ETF Narrative
The ether-bitcoin forward term structure is downward sloping structure, which means that traders expect ETH to perform weaker than BTC as time goes by, one trader said.
NFTs Outpaced Ether's Gains in January
Ether prices are set to close the month just over 2% higher, while major NFT indexes have advanced almost 10%.
Ether Could Hit $4,000 With Likely Spot ETH ETF Approval in May: Standard Chartered
The British bank expects the SEC will treat spot ether ETF applications similarly to bitcoin ETFs and anticipates approvals on May 23.
SOL, AVAX Lead Crypto-Market Recovery, Bitcoin Tops 50-Day Average Before Fed Meeting
Altcoins' consistent positive performance over the past six days is boosting optimism and setting up bitcoin to test $46,000, one analyst said.
Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.
Ether Options Out of Sync With Bullish Sentiment on Street
The way ether options are priced suggests investor preference for bets that prices will fall, contradicting the bullish outlook presented by some analysts.
Ether in the Spotlight; Trump NFTs on Bitcoin
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including traders and analysts turning their attention to ether. Plus, former President Donald Trump brings NFTs to the Bitcoin blockchain.
No More Than 50% Chance of Spot Ether ETF Approval By May, JPMorgan Says
Lawsuits against crypto exchanges offering staking services for proof-of-stake blockchains, including Ethereum, make approval of a spot ether ETF more challenging until these cases are resolved, the investment bank said.
Ether Could Soar in 2024 on the Back of Dencun Upgrade, ETF Narrative: Analysts
The ether- bitcoin ratio has risen 19% in the first three weeks of the year, taking back part of last year's 25% slide.
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, But Fails to Finalize on Testnet
Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.
