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.


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Bitcoin Slips Below $20K Following Ethereum’s Successful Upgrade

Bitcoin (BTC) is dipping slightly below $20,000 after the Ethereum Merge was completed Thursday. With bitcoin’s dominance also slipping to 40%, many are suggesting that ether (ETH) could one day surpass bitcoin in market cap. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Ether and Ethereum Classic Trading Faces Volatility After Merge

Crypto markets are mostly flattish over the past 24 hours, but the action in ether (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been volatile early Thursday following the successful Merge event. "The Hash" panel discusses the driving force behind ether and Ethereum Classic price actions.

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Analyst Predicts ETH Could Reach $8,000 in Next 5 Years

Is the price of ether (ETH) undervalued? “Yes ... We have an $8,000 price target on the coin, that’s a five year price target,” says VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel. He's joined by Jason Lau of Okcoin for a markets analysis post-Merge.

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Ether Now ‘Deflationary’ Since the Merge: Analyst

Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, discusses ether's (ETH) state of supply and demand as the Merge is complete. "ETH is now deflationary ... we need the demand side to come through," he said. Plus, why we need "commitment to building and using the chain."

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Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months Ahead of Merge

The cost of holding a short position or a bearish bet in the perpetual futures market tied to ether (ETH) is surging ahead of Ethereum’s technological upgrade, the Merge, slated to happen in less than 24 hours. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for ether’s price action and the wider Ethereum ecosystem.

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How Will Bitcoin Dominance Be Impacted by the Merge?

"You'd have to expect Ethereum to continue to take ... the global total crypto market share," Eaglebrook’s Director of Research Joe Orsini says. He explains how Ethereum's improvements post-Merge could impact bitcoin.

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'Distinct Demand Patterns' With Ether Futures: CME Group Exec

Bitcoin and ether are "trading about the same," says Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity & FX Products at CME Group, "But, we have seen more ... distinct enthusiasm around ether." He outlines how the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading on CME.

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CME Group Launches Ethereum Options Ahead of Merge

Leading derivatives marketplace CME Group is launching ether (ETH) options amid surging demand for ETH derivatives ahead of the Ethereum Merge. Tim McCourt, global head of equity and FX products at CME Group, shares his insights following the first block trade.

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Bitcoin Slips to $20K as US Inflation Continues to Rise

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) tumbled as U.S. August inflation data came in higher than expected. QCP Capital co-founder and CIO Darius Sit discusses a potential bitcoin bottom and his crypto markets outlook. Plus, the current state of institutional investors in Asia.

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Bitcoin Rally Continues While Ether Stays Steady Around $1,700

Bitcoin (BTC) rises above $22,000 ahead of the anticipated “Merge” while ether (ETH) lags behind. Observers claim the underperformance of ether stems from traders rotating money out of ether into bitcoin. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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