Altcoins News
By MikeT
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Ethereum continues to underperform compared to the broader crypto market, with the price of Ether (ETH) slipping below the critical $1,500 level.
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One of the most concerning signs for Ethereum is that its price has dropped below the realized price, a key on-chain metric.
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Currently, Ethereum's market structure is echoing those past bearish phases, and the absence of strong support levels increases the likelihood of a further decline.
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Another factor compounding Ethereum's struggles is the weak performance of spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On April 8 alone, over $3.
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In addition to declining ETF flows, the derivatives market for ETH reflects growing pessimism. Open interest in Ethereum futures currently sits at $16.
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Moreover, funding rates for ETH perpetual futures have turned negative. When funding rates fall below 0%, it indicates that short-sellers are paying to maintain their positions,…
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Ethereum is also losing ground in terms of network usage and user engagement. Despite the rise of Ethereum layer-2 solutions, high gas fees continue to push users toward more…
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Transaction volume tells a similar story. Ethereum experienced a 40.5% drop in total transactions, while other chains saw more moderate declines or even growth.
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With no immediate catalyst for a reversal in sight, Ethereum may continue facing downward pressure.
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