Ethereum (ETH) — Onchain News & Whale Tracking

Vitalik: Ethereum System Simplification Key, Focus on Hardware Layer Development

April 22: In a chat with Xiao Feng, Vitalik noted that Ethereum is built on a layered structure—including protocol and application layers. A single layer isn’t sufficient, so Ethereum also prioritizes the hardware layer and security. Vitalik also stressed the importance of system simplicity for Ethereum: excessive complexity can cut down on user and developer participation, and it can lead to a subpar user experience.

Ethereum On-Chain Meme Coin WOJAK Hits New All-Time High Market Cap, Surging 110% in 24 Hours

Ethereum Surges Above $2,400 on a 3.9% 24-hour Gain

On April 22, Ethereum has surged above $2,400, currently trading at $2,402, per HTX data—with a 24-hour gain of 3.9%.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $11.8 million, while the Ethereum Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $43.4 million.

April 22nd — Per Farside monitoring, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs registered a net inflow of $11.8 million yesterday (April 21st), with the following breakdown: - BlackRock IBIT: +$39.3 million - Fidelity FBTC: -$6.6 million - Bitwise BITB: -$12.7 million - ARK ARKB: -$14.5 million - VanEck HODL: -$4.3 million - Morgan Stanley MSBT: +$10.8 million - Grayscale GBTC: -$17.5 million - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini BTC: +$17.3 million U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs, by contrast, posted a net inflow of $43.4 million yesterday, with the breakdown below: - BlackRock ETHA: +$37 million - BlackRock ETHB: +$15.5 million - Fidelity FETH: -$2.9 million - Bitwise ETHW: +$2 million - Grayscale ETHE: -$12.1 million - Grayscale Ethereum Mini ETH: +$3.9 million

On-chain Meme Coin FLORK on the Ethereum blockchain briefly surpasses a $10 million market cap, with a 24-hour price surge of 1800%.

On April 22, GMGN monitoring data shows that the market capitalization of FLORK—an Ethereum-based meme coin—surged from $120,000 this morning to over $10 million in a short span, peaking at $10 million. It currently sits at $7.2 million, with a 24-hour gain of 1,800% and a corresponding trading volume of $8.7 million. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, primarily driven by market sentiment and hype, with no actual intrinsic value or use case. Investors should be aware of the associated risks.

Coinbase: Ethereum, Solana, and Other PoS Chains May Face Quantum Risk

On April 22, Decrypt reported that the Coinbase Quantum Computing and Blockchain Independent Advisory Board issued a report Tuesday warning Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains could face heightened future quantum attack risks—sufficiently powerful quantum computers may eventually break the cryptographic signatures protecting these networks. PoS networks like Ethereum and Solana rely on such signatures: Ethereum validators use BLS signatures, while Solana validators and users use Ed25519 signatures to enable block agreement and consensus maintenance. The board stated: “Validator signature schemes for PoS chains carry exposure risks, meaning the challenge isn’t just upgrading wallets—parts of the core consensus mechanism itself may need redesign.” The report highlighted recent Ethereum developer work, including co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s February proposal to replace BLS validator signatures with quantum-resistant alternatives: KZG commitments and ECDSA wallet signatures. The c

Tether Mints 1 Billion USDT on Ethereum Network

On April 21st, per Onchainlens data, Tether minted 1 billion USDT (1B USDT) on the Ethereum network just 4 minutes ago. Additionally, Tether has minted a total of 2 billion USDT (2B USDT) on Ethereum over the past two days.

Analysis: Ethereum Taker Buy/Sell Ratio on Binance Reaches Highest Level Since Early 2023, Market Bullish Sentiment Returns

April 21st: Crypto analytics platform Cryptoonchain shared social media data showing the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of Ethereum’s Taker Buy/Sell Ratio on Binance has climbed to 1.018—its highest level since early 2023. A ratio above 1 means active buy volume is far outpacing active sell volume, underscoring aggressive demand in the derivatives market and a sharp resurgence of bullish sentiment. Should this momentum hold, it would lay a solid fundamental foundation for a medium-term price rally.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has launched a tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana.

April 21st — Lion Global Investors, the asset management arm of Singapore’s OCBC Bank (one of the country’s largest lenders), has launched a tokenized physical gold fund. Its underlying token, GOLDX, is now live on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Targeted at institutional investors, hedge funds, and asset management firms, GOLDX can be traded with stablecoins and fiat currencies. Upon subscription, tokens are delivered directly to investors’ blockchain wallets. OCBC Head of Global Markets Kenneth Lai noted the move aligns with the bank’s new strategy to “bridge traditional finance and the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.” The tokenized fund is also designed to attract Web3 participants and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). GOLDX offers on-chain exposure to LionGlobal’s Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which launched in December 2023 and held ~$525 million in assets under management (AUM) as of April 16. Industry data shows tokenized real-world assets (R

Aave: WETH Reserve on Ethereum Core V3 Market Unfrozen

April 21 Update: Aave Resolves WETH Reserve Unfreeze on Ethereum Core V3 Amid rsETH Exploit Aave has released an official update on the rsETH exploit incident as of April 21: - WETH reserves on the Ethereum Core V3 market have been unfrozen, enabling users to resume supplying WETH to this market. - The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for WETH remains at 0. - WETH reserves across Ethereum Prime, Arbitrum, Base, Mantle, and Linea remain frozen. - Aave protocol administrators will proceed with next steps and share further updates in a timely manner.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $238.4 million, while the Ethereum spot ETF saw a net inflow of $67.8 million.

Per Farside data on April 21, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $238.4 million yesterday. BlackRock’s IBIT led with a net inflow of $256 million, while Grayscale’s GBTC posted a net outflow of $24.9 million. Separately, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $67.8 million yesterday. BlackRock’s ETHA brought in $76.1 million in net inflows, and BlackRock’s ETHB added $13.2 million in net inflows.

Tom Lee: Crypto Bear Market Nearing End, Ethereum Continues to Benefit from Two Bullish Narratives

On April 20, Bitmine Chairman Thomas “Tom” Lee stated: “We’re seeing growing signs the ‘Mini Crypto Winter’ is ending. With reduced downside risks tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict, ETH has rallied 41% from its early February low. Since the conflict began, ETH has outperformed the S&P 500 by 2,280 basis points and remains the top-performing global asset (excluding oil prices).” Ethereum continues to benefit from two key bullish narratives: Wall Street’s asset tokenization on blockchain and growing demand for a public, neutral blockchain for proxy AI systems. “In our view, ETH has emerged as the top ‘wartime store of value,’ and its market leadership since the conflict began carries significant weight,” Lee added. While many expect the crypto winter to linger until fall 2026, Lee’s team maintains the downturn is nearing its end. Every major crypto winter since 2015 has aligned with at least a 20% stock pullback: the 2025 crypto selloff coincided with a 20% S&P 500 drop, but the 2026

Vitalik Unveils Ethereum's Five-Year Roadmap: Focus on Post-Quantum Security, ZK-EVM, and Ultimate Resilience of the "World Computer"

April 20, 2026 — On the opening day of the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin delivered a keynote titled *The Future Direction of the Ethereum Protocol*, laying out a five-year technical evolution roadmap for the network. Buterin emphasized Ethereum’s core mission is not to compete as a high-frequency trading platform, but to become the world’s most secure, decentralized, and always-on “world computer” — a global shared layer ensuring user sovereignty, security, and verifiability. The roadmap is split into three phases: short-term milestones, mid-term state optimizations, and long-term protocol ossification, with a focus on quantum resistance, zero-knowledge proof verification (ZK-EVM), and protocol anti-fragility. For execution-layer scalability, short-term gains will come from Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) driving aggressive optimizations: these include a block-level access list to enable transaction parallelization, a revised gas prici

Vitalik will attend the grand opening event of the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Center and deliver a speech

**Ethereum Co-Founders to Speak at Hong Kong Community Center Opening** On April 19th, it was confirmed that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Managing Director Aya Miyaguchi will attend the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Center (HK ECC) on April 21st and deliver remarks. The HK ECC is Asia’s first dedicated entity for the Ethereum ecosystem. Backed by the Ethereum Foundation’s Ethereum Everywhere team, it’s jointly operated by SNZ Holding and ETHTAO. The center was unveiled at the Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum in late 2025 and formally launched in early 2026. It will host its grand opening ceremony during the upcoming Hong Kong Web3 Carnival. HK ECC’s mission is to bridge the global Ethereum ecosystem with the Asian market, offering a platform for developers, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors to connect offline, collaborate on projects, and host events. It aims to advance Ethereum innovation and real-world applications

Ethereum Falls Below $2,300

On April 19th, Ethereum dipped below $2,300, posting a 4.45% 24-hour drop, per HTX market data.

Ethereum Co-Founder Warns of AI Centralization Risk: Tech Giants Could Dominate the 'Machine Economy'

April 18 (CoinDesk) — Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin told CoinDesk in an interview that AI and cryptographic technologies are converging at an accelerated pace, potentially marking the next major inflection point for the industry. However, he warned that if AI infrastructure is controlled by a handful of large tech firms, it could pose systemic risks to the sector. Lubin noted the future economy will be driven by “machine processes,” where autonomous or semi-autonomous AI agents can conduct transactions, collaborate, and perform validations on blockchain networks — with cryptographic networks serving as the underlying settlement layer. He argued blockchain and cryptographic mechanisms are critical to building a trusted “machine-over-machine” environment, avoiding power imbalances tied to centralized AI. On the product front, Lubin revealed MetaMask is evolving into a “user self-custody digital bank.” Going forward, it will integrate AI agents to autonomously manage user assets

View: Ethereum Technical Breakout Emerges, Targeting $2900

April 18 — Analyst Alicharts noted that Ethereum (ETH) has broken above the ascending triangle’s upper trendline and the key resistance level of $2385. That price point will now act as support. With overhead supply cleared, the technical target for this pattern is now $2900.

Yesterday, Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of $663.9 million, while Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $127.4 million.

On April 18, per Farside Investors data, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a combined net inflow of $663.9 million yesterday. Breakdown: IBIT ($284M), FBTC ($163.4M), ARKB ($117.9M). Ethereum ETFs posted a net inflow of $127.4 million yesterday—marking their 7th straight day of positive flows—with ETHA taking in $30.8 million and FETH $84.1 million.

RAVE sees $20.64 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, ranking third only to Bitcoin and Ethereum, while the open interest drops significantly during the same period

Per Coinglass data on April 18, RAVE once again surged above $27, pushing total liquidations for the crypto to $20.64 million over the past 24 hours—ranking third behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Of that total, $18.34 million worth of short positions were liquidated, with the largest single liquidation hitting $161,500. Notably, even as RAVE’s price spiked sharply, the total open interest for its contracts has plummeted. As of press time, RAVE’s open interest has dropped to 25.4885 million native coins—an 83% decline from its April 11 peak of 150 million coins.

Jiang Zhuo'er: Trump is Lying, Has Sold Half of His Ethereum Holdings

On April 18, Jiang Zhuoer—founder of crypto platform BitPool (B.TOP)—announced he sold 25% of his Ethereum spot holdings at $2,420. Combined with his April 8 sale, he has now offloaded 50% of his position at an average price of $2,331. He also clarified his April 8 claim about “shorting Ethereum at $2,242” was a misstatement. Jiang noted: “Trump is lying—Iran hasn’t opened the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping data shows nearly all vessels attempting to transit the strait have turned back. Once the market reacts, there will be a repricing.”

Ethereum Foundation Identifies About 100 'Nation-State Level Hackers' Infiltrators with North Korean Background

April 17 — The Ethereum Foundation recently published a summary report on its ETH Rangers Security Project, revealing that over a six-month security funding initiative, researchers identified roughly 100 suspected state-sponsored threat actors—including those linked to North Korea (DPRK)—who have targeted multiple Web3 projects. The report notes the investigation was advanced through efforts like the “Ketman Project,” with researchers issuing warnings to around 53 blockchain projects. These alerts exposed individuals who infiltrated development teams under false identities, holding roles tied to fund flows and technical operations. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of dollars in associated funds have been frozen. The security team also integrated this intelligence into threat analysis systems focused on the Lazarus Group and presented findings at conferences like DEF CON, underscoring that nation-state cyberattacks are increasingly targeting the crypto industry’s infrastructure

Ethereum Network Q1 Transaction Volume Surpasses 200 Million, Reaching an All-Time High

April 17 — According to CoinDesk, the Ethereum network processed 200.4 million transactions in Q1 2026, marking the first time it’s topped 200 million transactions in a single quarter. That’s a 43% jump from Q4 2025’s 145 million transactions, forming a clear U-shaped recovery curve. Ethereum’s quarterly transaction volume hit a low of ~90 million in 2023, traded sideways between 100 million and 120 million throughout 2024, and began steady quarterly growth around mid-2025. However, a notable divergence exists between ETH (Ethereum’s native token) price and on-chain activity: ETH currently trades at ~$2,328, down over 50% from its all-time high near $5,000 in August 2025. Two key drivers fueled the transaction volume growth: 1. Layer 2 networks (e.g., Optimism, Arbitrum) settle user transactions and bridge data to the Ethereum mainnet; 2. Ethereum’s stablecoin total supply hit a record $180 billion, accounting for ~60% of the global stablecoin market. Some analysts have fl

Ethereum-Based Meme Coin ASTEROID Market Cap Surpasses $20 million, Reaching an All-Time High

April 17 – Per GMGN monitoring, the Ethereum-based meme coin ASTEROID has reached a new all-time high, with its market capitalization surpassing $20 million (now at $21.84 million). Its 24-hour trading volume stands at $14.7 million. BlockBeats Note: Fifteen-year-old Liv Perrotto’s biggest wish before dying of cancer was to meet Elon Musk; she even compiled a list of questions for him. She previously designed a zero-gravity indicator plush toy named “Asteroid” (featuring a Shiba Inu). Her mother later publicly appealed to Musk, hoping he’d make Asteroid SpaceX’s official mascot to honor Liv’s wish. Musk responded, saying he’d “reply shortly.” BlockBeats Warning: Meme coin trading is extremely volatile, driven largely by market sentiment and hype. These tokens have no real-world value or utility. Investors should be aware of significant risks.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs saw net inflows of $26.1 million and $18 million, respectively.

April 17 — Farside monitoring data shows U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs posted net inflows of $26.1 million and $18 million, respectively, yesterday.

Ethereum ICO Whale transferred 2,000 ETH to a tumbler address 8 hours ago

April 17th — On-chain analyst Ai (Twitter handle @ai_9684xtpa) reports that the “ETH ICO whale” holding 1 million ETH transferred 2,000 ETH to a multi-signature address roughly 8 hours ago, hinting at a possible intent to sell. Per reports, the recipient address is the whale’s “designated selling address,” where incoming ETH is consistently routed to OKX for liquidity replenishment. This transaction, valued at approximately $4.63 million in ETH, originated from address 0x2bf…E4087 — an address with a history of frequent interactions with blockchain builders BuilderNet and Titan Build.

Ethereum Foundation core member Josh Stark will resign, who led major upgrades such as The Merge

April 16th — Ethereum Foundation (EF) senior leader Josh Stark has announced his resignation after five years with the organization, set to officially step down at the end of April. Stark joined the EF in 2019, starting on the Special Projects team before advancing to a leadership role. He worked closely with EF Chair Aya Miyaguchi, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and Co-Executive Directors Hsiao-Wei Wang and Bastian Aue. A prominent external face of the Foundation, he led key Ethereum milestones including *The Merge* (the Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake upgrade) and subsequent upgrades Dencun, Fusaka, and Pectra. Last year, amid a senior leadership reshuffle at the EF, Stark was appointed Co-Managing Director of the EF Board. Most recently, he took on the role of Co-Chair of the "Trillion-Dollar Security" initiative. Just last month, he co-authored a strategic Ethereum blog post with Josh Rudolf and Julian Ma, outlining the network’s latest scalability direction and its tie

Ethereum Foundation Releases ETH Rangers Program Results: Recovered or Frozen Funds Exceeding $5.8 Million, Addressed 36 Security Incidents

April 16 — The Ethereum Foundation announced interim results for 17 grant recipients of its **ETH Rangers program** on Wednesday, per the org’s official blog. The six-month initiative, launched in late 2024 in partnership with Secureum, The Red Guild, and the Security Alliance (SEAL), wrapped up its initial run this week. ### Key Program Outcomes The program delivered these milestones: - Recovered or frozen over $5.8 million in funds - Identified and reported 785+ vulnerabilities, client bugs, and Proof of Concept (PoC) exploits - Pinpointed roughly 100 nation-state-backed hackers targeting Web3 organizations - Delivered threat awareness content to 209,000+ users - Responded to 36+ security incidents - Developed or enhanced 7+ open-source security toolkits ### Standout Projects - **SunSec & DeFiHackLabs**: Built a DeFi Incident Retrieval Platform covering 620+ PoCs, and collaborated with HITCON CTF (717 participating teams) to design a Web3 Security Challenge. -

Yesterday, Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of $186.1 million, while Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $67.9 million.

April 16: Per Farside Investors, Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $186.1M yesterday, with IBIT posting $291.9M in net inflows, FBTC recording $47.3M in net outflows, and ARKB seeing $42.2M in net outflows. Ethereum ETFs had net inflows of $67.9M, with ETHA posting $31.5M in net inflows and Grayscale ETH adding $24.8M in net inflows.

View: Ethereum Weekly MACD Forming Bull Cross, Previous Three Instances Preceded Gains of At Least 74%

April 15 — Per analyst Alicharts, Ethereum’s weekly MACD is currently forming a bullish crossover. In the wake of the past three weekly MACD bullish crossovers for ETH, the cryptocurrency’s price rallied 130%, 74%, and 98% respectively. Notably, while a MACD bullish crossover is widely viewed as a sign of strengthening bullish momentum, past performance is not a guarantee of future results. A comprehensive analysis accounting for the macro landscape and broader market sentiment is necessary.

Ethereum Foundation Launches Ethereum Audit Support Program

April 14. Official sources confirm the Ethereum Foundation has rolled out the Ethereum Audit Subsidy Program. A joint effort with audit firms, the initiative aims to subsidize security audit costs for Ethereum developers. While security audits are an industry best practice, they carry steep costs. The program’s goal is to make audits more accessible, thereby boosting the overall security of the Ethereum ecosystem. Part of the Foundation’s “Trillion-Dollar Security” push, the project is partnering with organizations like Areta, Nethermind, and Chainlink Labs to review applications—helping Ethereum builders secure more affordable audit services for CROPS and emerging use cases.

Yesterday Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of $291 million, while Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $9.5 million

**April 14th Crypto ETF Flow Update** According to Farside Investors monitoring: ### U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs - **Total net outflow**: $291 million - Breakdown: - IBIT: Net inflow of $34.7 million - FBTC: Net outflow of $2.292 billion - ARKB: Net outflow of $62.9 million ### Ethereum ETFs - **Total net inflow**: $9.5 million - Breakdown: - ETHA: Net outflow of $4.1 million - ETHB: Net inflow of $5.8 million - FETH: Net inflow of $3.9 million This aligns with U.S. financial news conventions—concise, structured by asset class, and highlights total flows first for quick scanning.

「Strategy Opponent Play」 Continues to Increase Leverage Short Positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum, Current Unrealized Loss Exceeds $4 Million

April 14th — Per Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale dubbed "Strategy Whale" has upped its BTC (40x leverage) and ETH (25x leverage) short positions, currently sitting on a total loss of over $4 million. The whale has swung from a profit of over $25 million to a loss of over $41 million, with a total drawdown of over $66.19 million. It currently holds 1,031 BTC (valued at $76.7 million) and 11,560 ETH (valued at $24.4 million).

“Buddy” Ethereum Longs See Over $2M in Unrealized Gains

As of April 14, per monitoring from HyperInsight (https://t.me/HyperInsight, target="_blank"), the "Buddy" Ethereum (ETH) long position holds a $29 million stake with an entry price of $2,195, posting an unrealized gain of over $2 million. Meanwhile, its Bitcoin (BTC) long position has an unrealized gain of $116,100, and its HYPE long position sees an unrealized gain of $54,000. Notably, its historical total loss on Hyperliquid has narrowed to $26.4 million.

Yesterday's US Ethereum Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $64.9 million, marking the second consecutive day of net inflows.

On April 11, Farside data shows yesterday’s net inflows into U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs hit $64.9 million—marking the second straight day of net inflows.

Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH at an Average Price of $2,221

On April 11, per OnchainLens data, the Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH at an average price of $2,221, netting $11.1 million in DAI. The associated Ethereum address is 0x9fC3dc011b461664c835F2527fffb1169b3C213e.

Yesterday the US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $358.1 million, and the Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $85.2 million

April 10 — Per Farside Investors monitoring, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net inflow of $358.1 million yesterday. Here’s the breakdown by fund: - BlackRock IBIT: +$269.3 million - Fidelity FBTC: +$53 million - Bitwise BITB: +$11.7 million - ARK ARKB: +$4.8 million - Franklin EZBC: +$2.1 million - VanEck HODL: +$2 million - Morgan Stanley MSBT: +$14.9 million Separately, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $85.2 million yesterday. Fund-level details: - BlackRock ETHA: +$90.9 million - BlackRock ETHB: +$13.7 million - Fidelity FETH: -$21 million - 21Shares TETH: -$5.5 million - Franklin EZET: -$1.7 million - Grayscale ETHE: -$0.9 million - Grayscale Ethereum Trust: +$9.7 million

Ethereum Foundation has sold 3,750 ETH at an average price of $2,214

April 9th — Per on-chain analyst yu4ll0w, the Ethereum Foundation initially planned to offload 5,000 ETH. To date, it has sold 3,750 ETH (valued at $8.3 million) at an average price of $2,214.

Ethereum Dips Below $2200, 24-hour Gain Narrows to 6.1%

On April 8, Ethereum fell below $2,200, with its 24-hour percentage change narrowing to 6.1%, per HTX market data.

Ethereum Surges Above $2200

On April 8th, per HTX market data, Ethereum rebounded past $2,200, notching a 5.36% 24-hour gain.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $471.4 million, while the Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $120.2 million.

On April 7th, per Farside monitoring data, US Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $471.4 million yesterday, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $120.2 million.

Tom Lee: Ethereum the Second Best Performing Asset Since the Middle East Conflict, Behind Only Top Safe Haven

April 6th, Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee noted that since the Middle East conflict escalated, Ethereum has become the second-best performing asset, with Bitcoin ranking third—both have significantly outperformed the overall stock market. He pointed out that the current monthly cost of the war is around $300 billion, and it could climb to $1 trillion in the future. In contrast, the impact of rising energy prices on consumers is relatively limited: a $10 increase in oil prices translates to just $40 billion to $50 billion in monthly consumer pressure. Tom Lee believes that amid high fiscal spending and energy price fluctuations, the value of allocating cryptocurrency as "liquid risk assets" is growing.

BitMine Ethereum Staking Amount Reaches 3.33 Million ETH, Valued at 7.1 Billion USD

April 6 — BitMine revealed Wednesday that as of April 5, 2026, its total staked Ethereum (ETH) has hit 3.33 million ETH. Valued at roughly $2,123 per ETH, the stake totals approximately $7.1 billion—making up a significant share of the firm’s total ETH holdings of around 4.5 million. Data shows BitMine’s ETH staking scale has expanded rapidly since the start of the year: from ~659,000 ETH in early January to the current 3.33 million. The firm held steady at ~3.04 million ETH between February and March before picking up pace again. On yields, the current Composite Ethereum Staking Rate (CESR) stands at ~2.74%, while BitMine’s 7-day staking yield is ~2.78%—marginally above the market average. Analysts note BitMine’s ongoing staking expansion reflects its core strategy of allocating to income-generating assets, further enhancing the balance between on-chain yields and long-term holdings.

Binance will undergo Ethereum network wallet maintenance today at 2:00 PM.

**Binance to Pause ETH Network Deposits/Withdrawals for Wallet Maintenance (April 7, 2026)** April 6 — Binance will conduct wallet maintenance on the Ethereum (ETH) network on **April 7, 2026 at 14:00 Beijing Time**. To support the work, ETH network deposits and withdrawals will be suspended starting **05:55 UTC on April 7, 2026** and resume once maintenance wraps up. The task is expected to take roughly one hour. Key details: - Transactions for ETH network tokens will remain unaffected. - Binance will address all user-related technical needs. - Deposits/withdrawals will reopen without further notice once the network is confirmed stable post-upgrade.

JPMorgan Wealth Management to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading in First Half of Year

April 6 — U.S. brokerage giant Charles Schwab announced it will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading services in the first half of 2026 via its banking subsidiary Charles Schwab Premier Bank, branded as Schwab Crypto. A company spokesperson confirmed the initiative is “progressing as planned,” and customers can now sign up for early access on the official website. With nearly $12 trillion in client assets under management (AUM), Schwab is pivoting from only offering indirect crypto products—such as ETFs and futures—to actively enabling direct purchase, sale, and holding of BTC and ETH. The move addresses client demand to manage digital assets alongside traditional holdings like stocks and bonds. It marks another step by traditional Wall Street institutions toward embracing mainstream cryptocurrencies, and is expected to drive a significant influx of traditional investor capital into the crypto market.

10x Research: Is Ethereum Approaching a Inflection Point Worth Reassessing

**April 5** 10x Research said in an analysis that Ethereum has effectively been “dead money” over the past five years, with its price lingering near the $2,000 level first hit in the last cycle. Since last November, the firm has held a cautious—at times bearish—outlook, citing subdued on-chain activity that’s crimping both demand and meaningful value accrual for ETH holders. That said, Ethereum now looks relatively cheap after a 57% drop from its August 2025 peak—especially compared to Bitcoin, which only fell ~42% over the same stretch. Despite steep paper losses (including a roughly $8 billion hit for Ethereum treasury firm BitMine), accumulation is still ongoing—and USDT supply on Ethereum recently overtook Tron’s. This has reignited the narrative that Ethereum could be a top beneficiary of stablecoin growth, and may emerge as the financial backbone for a more on-chain, Wall Street-aligned infrastructure. In this light, it’s worth asking: Is Ethereum nearing a turning point

This week, the US Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $22.2 million, while the Ethereum ETF experienced a net outflow of $42.1 million.

On April 5th, data from Farside monitoring shows U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a cumulative net inflow of $22.2 million this week, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $42.1 million.

Ethereum Derivatives Market Sees Rare Net Buying for First Time Since 2023 Bear Market

April 4 – Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost says a major shift in Ethereum’s derivatives market structure has occurred, marking the first such change since the 2023 bear market. Darkfost notes that while ETH’s net trading volume has been negative for most of the period since 2023, it has now turned positive. (Note: Net trading volume measures whether buying or selling pressure is dominant in the derivatives order book.) Right now, the indicator signals dominant buying pressure, with $104 million in buying volume. Notably, even when ETH prices neared a new high earlier, the indicator still showed strong selling pressure—but that dynamic now seems to be shifting. Darkfost argues the positive buying pressure could help ETH form a stronger bottom. If this momentum holds and the spot market plus ETFs start backing the trend, ETH may be set to resume its uptrend.

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management plans to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading services in the first half of this year

April 4 — American brokerage giant Charles Schwab announced plans to launch crypto spot trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum via its banking subsidiary in the first half of 2026. The service will be offered through a "Schwab Crypto" account, which is now open for customer waitlists. Users must already hold a Schwab brokerage account to apply. CEO Rick Wurster noted the move responds to customer demand and aims to integrate digital assets with traditional holdings like stocks and bonds in a single account view. Notably, the crypto business will operate under the bank subsidiary, so related assets won’t be protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) or covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit insurance. The service will also initially exclude certain U.S. regions, including New York and Louisiana. Schwab currently offers crypto-related products such as Bitcoin ETFs and futures. Market observers expect the direct spot trading lau

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management will offer cryptocurrency trading services, initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum

Per Crowdfund Insider, Charles Schwab will soon launch cryptocurrency trading on its investment platform as part of its push to build a "super app" or "all-in-one platform." Crypto-native platforms like Coinbase have led the way in creating such all-in-one hubs, while once-forward-thinking online brokers have been hesitant to embrace the concept—for some, likely due to lengthy internal debates and countless memos. Schwab’s new crypto account will launch with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, with plans to expand its digital asset offerings over time. The firm previously rolled out cryptocurrency-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At launch, the crypto account will be accessible to customers in all U.S. states except New York and Louisiana, and the platform was built entirely in-house by Schwab.

Ethereum Foundation Stakes 45,034 ETH Again

April 3rd — Per Arkham monitoring, the Ethereum Foundation has staked an additional 45,034 ETH in the past 30 minutes, valued at approximately $93.22 million. Total ETH staked by the foundation now stands at 67,551, worth roughly $140 million.