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.
Ether's Worst Showing Versus Bitcoin Highlights Cycle of Diminishing Returns: Van Straten
The two tokens' relative performance is more a sign of bitcoin strength than ether's weakness, one observer said.
Real Estate Firm Propy Is Rolling Out Crypto-Backed Loans to Buy Houses
Bitcoin and ether holders can get loans to acquire tokenized properties — and use their crypto as collateral.
RUNE Plunges 30% as THORChain Pauses Bitcoin, Ether Withdrawals
The pause comes amid community concerns around the settlements protocol solvency.
Crypto Options Stay Bearish on Ether-Bitcoin Ratio as Trump Fails to Mention BTC in Inaugural Speech
Options continue to show a bias for BTC relative to ETH despite Trump bypassing any mention of strategic bitcoin reserve in his inaugural speech on Monday.
Ether Drops to 4-Year Low Against Bitcoin as Trump Seen Boosting Largest Cryptocurrency
The ether-bitcoin ratio dropped to the lowest since 2021 as incoming President Trump seen fueling BTC popularity.
Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $582M Net Outflow, Second-Highest Tally Ever
The ETFs bleed money as renewed U.S. inflation fears dent Fed rate cuts and boost bond market volatility
Bitcoin Returns Above $100K as Early 2025 Crypto Rebound Continues
Altcoin majors, including ether and solana, also rose sharply as U.S. markets opened on the first full week after holidays, with the broad-based CoinDesk 20 advancing 3.5% through the day.
Ether's Record Leverage Ratio of 0.57 Is Over Double That of Bitcoin
Ether stands out relative to BTC as the go-to major currency for traders looking to amplify returns with the use of leverage
MicroStrategy's Dismal December Still Keeps It at Top of 2024 Bitcoin-Tied Asset Rankings
The bitcoin-buying company outperformed many other crypto-linked traditional finance entities this year.
Ether Seen Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025, Steno Research Says
Ether could more than double in price next year and reach at least $8,000, the report said.
