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.

Markets

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.

By Krisztian SandorJan 30, 2024

Markets

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.

By Omkar GodboleJan 30, 2024

Markets

Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth

Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices.

By Todd GrothJan 26, 2024

Ether (ETH) finds support at $2,200 level. (Natalilia Mysik/Getty Images)

Markets

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.

By Omkar GodboleJan 25, 2024

Examining a price chart (Kanchanara/Unsplash)

Videos

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.

Jan 19, 2024

Markets

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.

By Will CannyJan 19, 2024