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.

Finance

Bitcoin, Cardano, Ether and Everything Else Are Still Down 99% on CoinMarketCap

A price glitch has since been fixed, but some of the turbulence remains.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 15, 2021

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Traders Laying Low While Fed Ponders; Bitcoin, Ether Gain

A move by the U.S. central bank to ratchet up interest rates could lead investors away from cryptocurrencies, which are considered riskier investments.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 14, 2021

Federal Reserve building (Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Struggles to Break $47K as Fed Meeting Looms

Cryptocurrency investors may be moving to take risk off the table, with the Federal Reserve expected to accelerate withdrawal of its unprecedented monetary stimulus in the face of fast-rising inflation.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 14, 2021

Markets

Ether Breaks Short-Term Bullish Trendline; Support Below $3.3K

The broader outlook remains constructive, one analyst said.

By Omkar GodboleDec 14, 2021

Ether's daily price chart on Dec. 14 showing a dive out from the bullish trendline (TradingView)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Tumble Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

An expected interest rate hike could spook investors away from higher-risk assets; the top 20 altcoins by market capitalization were firmly in the red.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 13, 2021

Analysts: This Bear Market May Not Last Long

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Bounces Above $50K Amid Light Weekend Trading, Altcoins Kick Higher

Ether climbs back above $4,100 but the direction of crypto markets at the start of the week remains uncertain.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 12, 2021

Markets

Alts Find It Tough to Beat Layer 1 King Ethereum

Big investors looking beyond bitcoin may take their first baby steps into ether, which has so far outperformed its layer 1 alternatives. But for how long?

By Lawrence LewitinnDec 12, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Dominance Approaching Lowest Level Since June 2018

New data reveals bitcoin’s dominance is nearing a record low to levels not reached since June 2018. Meanwhile, ether’s dominance continues to climb higher. What are the potential factors explaining ETH’s upward trajectory? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Dec 10, 2021

Videos

What’s Driving Bitcoin Lower?

Bitcoin buying activity remains weak despite several oversold signals on the charts. Prime Trust Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on the potential catalyst behind BTC’s short-term downtrend and the possible impact of mining on price movements. Is a “Santa Rally” still possible?

Dec 10, 2021

Markets