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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.

Ether

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Big Investors Stacked Up Ether as Price Rose to Record High

The increased accumulation by investors with deep pockets may have put upward pressure on ether's price.

Door Omkar Godbole

Ether prices over the last week.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Back Above $33K While Ether Up 65% in 2021

There appears to be strong support around $30,000, according to traders.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Descends to $31K as Ether Funding Rates Drop

Very low spot volume Thursday isn’t helping bitcoin's price.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Briefly Below $33.5K While Ether Calls Dominate Options

Bitcoin fell by over $3,300 while options traders see ether going higher.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Ether's Rise to Record Highs May Propel Cryptocurrency to $10.5K: Fundstrat Global

Fundstrat strategist David Grider based his bullish prediction in part on the promise of Ethereum's technology.

Door Omkar Godbole

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First Mover: What's Next for Ethereum After Cryptocurrency Hits All-Time High

The Ethereum blockchain is growing fast thanks to DeFi, and some traders say the ether cryptocurrency could notch further gains.

Door Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian Sinclair

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs at $36.4K While Ether Flies to Over $1.4K

The price of bitcoin has traded in a tight range Tuesday.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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First Mover: Ethereum Steals Limelight With New All-Time High Price as Bitcoiners HODL

Crypto traders shift focus to ether as second-largest cryptocurrency surges to new record price, but bitcoiners aren't going anywhere.

Door Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian Sinclair

Ether, the second-biggest cryptocurrency, is pressing toward new frontiers after setting a new all-time high price.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $34.4K as Big-Name DeFi Tokens Trounce ETH

Bitcoin may be down now but there is still growing demand for crypto assets, one analyst said.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $40K Again While Ether Volume Is Erupting This Year

Bitcoin’s price is on a rising trend for the first time this week.

Door Daniel Cawrey

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index
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