Ethereum (ETH) — Onchain News & Whale Tracking

Ethereum Market Cap Falls to 89th Among Global Major Assets

On February 23, per data from 8 Market, Ethereum has fallen below $1,900, with its market capitalization dropping to $225.6 billion—slipping below Siemens’ $227.14 billion market cap and ranking 89th among global mainstream assets.

Vitalik Proposes Introducing Transaction Rehearsal Feature to Enhance Ethereum Wallet and Contract Security and User Experience

On February 23, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed enhancing the user experience and security of Ethereum wallets and smart contracts through features like "transaction simulation." Users would first specify their on-chain operation intent, then select "confirm" or "cancel" after reviewing simulation results. Additionally, he suggested introducing mechanisms such as spending limits and multi-signature authorization to ensure alignment between user intent, expected outcomes, and risk mitigation—lowering the chance of high-risk operations. He also noted, however, that defining user intent is extremely complex and "perfect security" is unattainable, urging multi-method intent verification to strengthen system security. Security is one of blockchain’s "impossible trilemma" alongside decentralization and scalability, all core challenges. In recent years, the Ethereum ecosystem has prioritized decentralization and scalability—particularly the latter.

Ethereum Briefly Drops Below $1900

On February 23, per HTX market data, Ethereum briefly dropped below $1,900, posting a 3.35% 24-hour decline.

「Buddy」 Ethereum Long Liquidation Slashed to $79k

Feb 22 — Per monitoring from HyperInsight (via its Telegram channel @HyperInsight), the unrealized loss on "Brother Ma Ji" Huang Licheng’s Ethereum (ETH) long positions has shrunk to $79,000, down from a prior peak of nearly $300,000. Recently added small amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) and HYPE in the same address are also in unrealized loss, with the following positions: ? 25x ETH long: 77,750 ETH, entry price $1,983.28, liquidation price $1,973.20 ? 40x BTC long: 12 BTC, entry price $68,287.70, liquidation price $68,010.00 ? 10x HYPE long: 12,888.88 HYPE, entry price $29.87, liquidation price $29.466

If Ethereum breaks $2100, mainstream CEX cumulative short liquidation pressure will reach $652 million

February 22 Coinglass data shows: Ethereum (ETH) breaking above $2,100 would trigger $652 million in cumulative short liquidations across major centralized exchanges (CEXs). Conversely, a drop below $1,900 would result in $506 million in cumulative long liquidations for the same platforms. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the exact number or value of contracts being liquidated. The bars on these charts instead represent the relative importance of each liquidation cluster compared to neighboring clusters (i.e., "strength"). This means the charts illustrate how significantly a price will react at a specific level: higher "liquidation bars" indicate a more intense response due to a surge in liquidity.

Vitalik Responds to Ethereum's "Slow Death" Comments: System Upgrade to Be Achieved Through 4 Major Changes

February 21st – Community user dasha recently proposed phasing out the current Ethereum gradually via fragmentation (such as Layer 2s and application-specific chains) and rebuilding a pure cypherpunk chain from scratch based on RISC-V. Vitalik Buterin pushed back against the idea of the current Ethereum “dying slowly.” Instead, he plans to build a “cypherpunk-in-spirit, non-ugly Ethereum” as a tightly coupled extension of the existing system. The goal is to enable seamless interoperability and migrate the current system via smart contracts within 5 years. Vitalik stressed that after the earlier “Merge” upgrade, there will be 4 subsequent major upgrades: state tree optimizations, Lean consensus, ZK-EVM verification, and VM changes. These upgrades aim to enhance censorship resistance, ZK-friendliness, and simplicity.

All Ethereum Whale Cohorts in the Red, Signaling Mid-Term Bottom

On February 20th, analyst Darkfost noted that Ethereum’s ongoing pullback has put significant pressure on holders—all whale cohorts are currently sitting on negative unrealized profit/loss (P/L), a historical pressure state that often signals a mid-term bottom. Key details: - 1k–10k ETH holders: Unrealized P/L = -0.21 - 10k–100k ETH holders: Unrealized P/L = -0.18 - 100k+ ETH holders: Unrealized P/L = -0.08 Darkfost added that the trend is surprising because Ethereum’s price hasn’t even retraced to its low from last April. If ETH continues to decline, these mega-whales could face serious trouble, potentially being forced to capitulate and offload their large ETH holdings.

If Ethereum Breaks $2000, Mainstream CEX Cumulative Short Liquidation Pressure Will Reach $423M

Per Coinglass data as of February 20th, Ethereum breaking above $2,000 would trigger $423 million in cumulative short liquidations across major centralized exchanges (CEXs). Conversely, a drop below $1,900 would lead to $582 million in cumulative long liquidations for those same major CEXs. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not show the exact number of contracts pending liquidation or the precise value of contracts being liquidated. Instead, the bars represent how significant each liquidation cluster is compared to nearby clusters—i.e., “intensity.” Thus, these charts indicate the magnitude of impact when a price hits a specific level. A taller “liquidation bar” means the price will react more intensely to a liquidity cascade at that level.

Analysis: Ethereum Whale in Overall Unrealized Loss, Potentially Forming Mid-Term Bottom

On February 20th, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost noted that Ethereum whales are facing pressure, with the ongoing ETH pullback impacting all investors. Right now, the unrealized profit/loss (P/L) for these whales has flipped negative: - Holders of 1,000–10,000 ETH: -0.21% - Holders of 10,000–100,000 ETH: -0.18% - Holders of 100,000+ ETH: -0.08% Should ETH extend its decline, these whales could face mounting pressure—and may even be forced to capitulate by offloading large positions. That said, ETH is still holding steady in a critical range; historically, similar pressure periods have often coincided with the formation of mid-term bottoms.

Yesterday, the US Ethereum spot ETF saw a net outflow of $130.1 million, while the Solana ETF saw a net inflow of $6 million.

On February 20, Farside monitoring data shows that the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF recorded a net outflow of $130.1 million yesterday, while the Solana ETF had a net inflow of $6 million.

Sharplink's Ethereum Holdings Increase to Around 868,000 ETH, Worth Around $1.68 Billion

February 20th — Per the latest disclosed 13F filing, as of February 15th, Sharplink — Ethereum’s second-largest decentralized autonomous treasury (DAT) firm — has grown its ETH holdings to 867,798 coins, valued at approximately $1.68 billion. Nearly 100% of Sharplink’s ETH is staked, generating 13,615 staked ETH rewards in under a year, with all rewards distributed to shareholders. The firm has updated its brand identity: rebranding from Sharplink Gaming to simply Sharplink, and adopting “Ethereum with an edge” as its new slogan to better align with its positioning in the treasury sector.

BitMine Allegedly Acquires Another 10,000 Ethereum, Valued at Around $19.57 Million

On February 20th, OnchainLens monitoring data shows a new crypto address received 10,000 Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken exchange. The holding is valued at ~$19.57 million, and the wallet is suspected of belonging to BitMine.

Ethereum Foundation Announces Formation of Platform Team to Build Unified Platform Harnessing Ethereum L1+L2 Synergies

On February 19, the Ethereum Foundation announced the launch of its **Platform Team**—tasked with building the most robust Ethereum platform possible to better support users, applications, and all organizations operating on Ethereum’s L1 and L2 layers, while strengthening the L1-L2 relationship to create a mutually reinforcing system across all tiers. The Foundation noted that since it first proposed a rollup-centric roadmap five years ago, a chain ecosystem has grown around Ethereum’s L1 layer. Early rollup thinking has given way to a diverse set of L2 networks, each with its own unique, valuable economic system—extending Ethereum’s core features to millions of users. As Ethereum matures, the Foundation says more steps are needed to build a unified platform that fully leverages the unique strengths of Ethereum’s L1+L2 system. These priorities include: - Boosting L2’s value proposition - Refining L2’s adoption-focused mechanisms to deliver broader value to Ethereum - Steeri

Yesterday the US Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net outflow of $133 million, while the Ethereum ETF saw a net outflow of $41.8 million

Per Farside Investors data (Feb. 19th), U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net outflow of $133.3M yesterday, with: - BlackRock’s IBIT: -$84.2M - Fidelity’s FBTC: -$49.1M Separately, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $41.8M in net outflows yesterday, including: - BlackRock’s ETHA: -$29.9M - Fidelity’s FETH: -$8.2M - ProShares’ QETH: -$3.7M ### Notes on American language habits reflected: 1. **Conciseness**: Uses "$X.XM" (million abbreviation) and short verbs ("posted", "recorded") common in financial alerts. 2. **Clarity**: Employs brand possessives ("BlackRock’s IBIT") to link issuers to their ETFs; lists key data with bullet points for readability. 3. **Flow**: Uses "Separately" (instead of "In addition") to transition between asset classes smoothly, a standard practice in U.S. financial news. 4. **Date formatting**: Abbreviates "February" to "Feb." and places dates in parentheses for brevity. 5. **Plurality**: Uses "ETFs" (plural) since multiple funds are refer

Ethereum Upgrade 2026 Protocol Priority: Glamsterdam Upgrade Scheduled for H1

On February 19, the Ethereum Foundation released its 2026 Protocol Priority Update, outlining progress across three key focus areas: 1. **Scalability** (improving unified L1 execution capacity and data availability—including raising the gas limit, blob extensions, state scaling via EIP-7928, and operationalizing zkEVM); 2. **Enhancing User Experience** (focused on native account abstraction—covering EIP-7701 and EIP-8141—and an interoperability framework enabling seamless L2 interactions, plus quantum-resistant signatures); 3. **Strengthening the L1 Layer** (securing, anti-censorship, and resilience—including post-quantum readiness, EIP-7805, and statelessness). Additionally, the next major upgrade—Glamsterdam—is targeted for the first half of 2026, with Hegotá scheduled to follow later that year.

Bitcoin Surges Past $68,000, Ethereum Surges Past $2,000

February 18th: Bitcoin has surpassed $68,000 and Ethereum has broken above $2,000, per HTX market data. Bitcoin’s 24-hour gain stands at 1.34%, while Ethereum’s 24h increase is 2.24%.

Yesterday's US Ethereum Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $48.6 million

On February 18, Farside data shows U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $48.6 million in net inflows yesterday. BNY Mellon’s ETHA led with $22.9 million in net inflows, while Grayscale’s ETH saw $11.3 million in net inflows.

Analyst: Ethereum is currently experiencing a "narrative tension" between two narratives, with staking transforming the essence of an Ethereum ETF into a yield product

February 18 — Ethereum has hovered around the $2,000 mark for weeks now, with market watchers noting this signals the network’s current struggle with a “narrative rut.” Analyst Callan Sarre says: “For years, Ethereum’s core narrative has been straightforward: Layer 2 (L2) scaling, while the base layer remains lean and secure. Now that L2s handle billions in weekly transaction volume and fees are down 90%+, the question is: where does long-term value accrue?” Markets are pushing for zero-knowledge (ZK) tech and privacy features closer to the base layer. “For traders clinging to old models, it feels like the ground is shifting beneath their feet,” Sarre adds. Sarre highlights the tension between transparency and institutional demand: “Every Ethereum transaction is fully public today—something that doesn’t work for CFOs managing corporate treasuries or funds deploying nine-figure positions. To draw trillions in institutional capital, Ethereum must bake privacy into its protocol

Peter Thiel has fully divested his stake in the Ethereum Treasury Company ETHZilla by the end of 2025

Feb 18 — According to an SEC 13G filing, Peter Thiel has fully divested his stake in ETHZilla, the Ethereum Treasury Company, as of Dec 31, 2025. His holding dropped from a prior 7.5% (approximately 11.59 million shares) to 0%. Thiel was once a key endorser and major shareholder of ETHZilla. News of his investment previously drove a sharp rise in ETHZ’s stock price, and was viewed as a positive signal from Thiel for the Ethereum ecosystem. However, amid ongoing weakness in the cryptocurrency market, ETHZilla has successively announced plans to sell coins to repay debts, sell coins to acquire rocket engines for its leasing business, and explicitly stated that hoarding ETH in its treasury will no longer be its primary business model.

BlackRock will maintain its stake in the Ethereum ETF to earn staking rewards of 18%

On February 18, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted that BlackRock has released the latest filing for its Ethereum staking ETF (ticker: ETHB). The filing includes an expense ratio of 0.25%. Additionally, BlackRock will retain 18% of total Ethereum staking rewards as a staking fee.

Ethereum On-Chain RWA Total Value Surpasses $17 Billion, Marking a 315% Year-on-Year Growth

As of February 17, the total value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on the Ethereum blockchain has topped $17 billion, with major institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase continuing to onramp traditional funds onto the network. That’s a nearly 315% jump from $4.1 billion a year ago, further solidifying Ethereum’s leading position in the tokenized finance (DeFi) space for RWA infrastructure. Ethereum currently makes up roughly 34% of the total value of all on-chain tokenized RWAs across networks. Meanwhile, the total market cap of stablecoins on Ethereum’s mainnet has climbed to over $175 billion, underscoring the network’s role as the top settlement layer for USD-pegged tokenized assets.

Ethereum Surges Above $2000

February 17th: Ethereum has climbed back above $2,000, posting a 1.61% gain over the past 24 hours, per HTX market data.

Ethereum Deposit FOMO Intensifies, with a 24-hour Centralized Exchange Net Inflow of 241,300 ETH

On February 16, Coinglass data indicates that over the past 24 hours, the total net inflow of ETH into centralized exchanges (CEXs) hit 241,300 ETH. The top three CEXs by inflow volume are: - Binance: 242,200 ETH inflow; - Gemini: 2,594.94 ETH inflow; - Gate: 1,061.89 ETH inflow. Additionally, OKX saw an outflow of 3,326.46 ETH, topping the outflow rankings.

If Ethereum breaks $2100, mainstream CEX total short liquidation volume will reach $896 million

As of February 16, per Coinglass data: - If Ethereum breaks above $2100, total short liquidations across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $896 million. - Conversely, if Ethereum drops below $1900, total long liquidations across major CEXs will reach $650 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not show the exact number of contracts pending liquidation or the exact value of contracts currently being liquidated. Instead, the bars on these charts reflect how significant each liquidation cluster is relative to neighboring clusters—i.e., its "strength." As such, these charts indicate how strongly a given price level will impact the market: a taller "liquidation bar" means hitting that price will trigger a more intense reaction from a liquidity cascade.

Harvard Reduces Q4 Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 21%, Adds $86 Million to Ethereum ETF Position

Harvard Management Company (HMC) cut its Bitcoin ETF holdings by roughly 21% in the fourth quarter of 2025 while launching its first-ever position in an Ethereum ETF, according to a February 16 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As of December 31, HMC held 5.35 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust, valued at approximately $265.8 million—down 1.48 million shares from the prior quarter (when it held 6.81 million shares, worth ~$442.8 million). Concurrently, HMC opened a 3.87 million-share position in the iShares Ethereum Trust, with a stake worth about $86.8 million—marking its first disclosed Ethereum ETF investment. In total, HMC’s combined exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum now stands at roughly $352.6 million. Even with the Bitcoin reduction, the crypto asset remains HMC’s largest disclosed single-asset holding, topping individual stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. The adjustment comes amid significant crypto market volatility. I

A whale went 20x short on Bitcoin and added to their Ethereum short position, currently sitting on a nearly $1.5 million unrealized gain

February 16th — OnchainLens data shows whale address 0x15a4 has opened a 20x-leveraged BTC short position, and also added to its ETH short position (currently holding an unrealized gain of $1.47 million). Position breakdown: - 21,000 ETH (~$41.58 million) - 50 BTC (~$3.43 million)

Ethereum Treasury Company Republic Technologies Announces $3 Million Private Funding

On February 16, per a Businesswire announcement, Canadian-listed Ethereum treasury firm Republic Technologies said it will conduct a private placement of up to 14,087,000 Special Warrants at $0.21 each, aiming to raise up to $3 million in gross proceeds. The company had previously disclosed holding roughly 1,570.6 ETH—purchased at an average price of $2,700—with its current ETH holdings valued at approximately $3.2 million.

An Ethereum Pre-mine Address Dormant for 10.6 Years Has Been Activated, Containing 1430 ETH

February 16th: Per Whale Alert tracking, an Ethereum pre-mine address dormant for 10.6 years has just been activated. The address holds 1,430 ETH, currently valued at roughly $2.81 million—compared to just $443 back in 2015.

Ethereum Falls Below $2,000 Key Level, "Whales" Face Liquidation Again and Emergency Deleveraging

Feb 15: A crypto whale faced margin call liquidation again as Ethereum briefly dipped below the $2,000 mark, per HyperInsight data. Within 30 minutes, the whale rushed to cut leverage—625 ETH worth of long positions were liquidated, pushing its liquidation price down to $1,985.85.

JP Morgan is Hiring a Blockchain and Tokenization Engineer, Involving Blockchains Such as Ethereum, Polygon, etc.

February 15 — JPMorgan Chase is recruiting a Software Engineer for its Blockchain and Tokenization Team. Key responsibilities include: - Developing the engineering roadmap for blockchain infrastructure, tokenization platforms, and digital asset services - Evaluating and integrating blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, Canton, and more) aligned with product requirements - Participating in the design, architecture, and implementation of blockchain-based solutions to ensure security, scalability, and compliance with applicable regulations

Ethereum Surges, Briefly Breaks $2100

On February 15th, Ethereum rebounded and briefly topped $2100, according to HTX market data. It’s currently trading at $2091, up 0.26% over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum Deposit Recovery, CEX Net Inflow of 169,800 ETH in the Last 24 Hours

Update: As of February 15, Coinglass data shows the total net inflow of ETH into centralized exchanges (CEXs) over the past 24 hours was 169,800 ETH. The top three exchanges by inflow volume are: - Coinbase Pro: 67,000 ETH inflow - Binance: 58,100 ETH inflow - Kraken: 23,000 ETH inflow Additionally, KuCoin recorded an outflow of 2,197.15 ETH, ranking first among exchanges for outflows.

If Ethereum drops below $2,000, the cumulative long liquidation pressure of mainstream CEXs will reach $769 million.

Per Coinglass data as of February 15: Should Ethereum drop below $2,000, cumulative long liquidations across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) would hit $769 million. Conversely, a breakout above $2,200 would trigger $748 million in cumulative short liquidations on major CEXs. **BlockBeats Note**: Liquidation charts do not display the exact number or value of contracts at risk of liquidation. Instead, the bars reflect the relative significance of each liquidation cluster compared to neighboring clusters — meaning their "intensity." The chart thus signals how strongly asset prices may react when hitting specific levels: Higher bars indicate a more severe liquidity cascade reaction once prices reach those points.

This week, the US Ethereum spot ETF saw a total net outflow of $161.2 million.

On February 14, per Farside monitoring data, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $161.2 million this week.

Ethereum Withdrawal Acceleration, CEX Net Outflow of 101.2K ETH in the Last 24 Hours

On February 14, data from Coinglass shows that over the past 24 hours, the total net outflow of Ethereum (ETH) from centralized exchanges (CEXs) reached 101,200 ETH. Leading the CEX outflows were: - Coinbase Pro: 119,100 ETH outflow - Binance: 11,900 ETH outflow - bitFlyer: 1,704.51 ETH outflow Additionally, OKX recorded an inflow of 16,300 ETH, topping the inflow list.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $15.1 million, while the Ethereum ETF experienced a net inflow of $10.2 million.

February 14th — Farside Investors monitoring shows yesterday’s net inflows into U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs totaled $15.1 million, with the following breakdown: - BlackRock IBIT: -$9.4M (outflows) - Fidelity FBTC: +$12M - VanEck HODL: +$1.9M - WisdomTree BTCW: +$3.6M - Grayscale Mini BTC: +$7M Separately, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $10.2 million yesterday, with the breakdown: - BlackRock ETHA: -$9.3M (outflows) - Fidelity FETH: +$2M - VanEck ETHV: +$3M - Grayscale Mini ETH: +$14.5M

Bitcoin Surges Above $69K, Ethereum Tops $2050

February 13: Bitcoin rebounds above $69k, Ethereum tops $2,050, per HTX market data ### Notes on American English conventions applied: 1. **Conciseness**: Used "$69k" (common abbreviation for "$69,000" in financial news) and streamlined word order. 2. **Verb choice**: "Tops" (natural for "breaks above" in market context) alongside "rebounds" (accurate for price recovery). 3. **Structure**: Placed the source ("per HTX market data") at the end (typical in U.S. financial alerts). 4. **Tense**: Present simple ("rebounds," "tops") for real-time news brevity.

Ethereum Foundation Leadership Restructure: Tomasz Stańczak Steps Down as Co-Executive Director

On February 13, Tomasz Stanczak announced he will step down as Co-Executive Director (co-ED) of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) at the end of February 2026. Current executive Bastian Aue will serve as interim co-lead alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang. Stanczak noted that during his tenure, the Foundation has outlined a clear future roadmap and strengthened strategic priorities in scalability, privacy, AI integration, and institutional adoption. He added Ethereum is increasingly becoming the "underlying infrastructure for validation and financial transactions," highlighting the ongoing growth of stablecoins and on-chain Real World Assets (RWA) activity. At the protocol level, the Foundation plans to release an integrated roadmap for LEAN Ethereum and core development to guide coordination in 2026 and beyond—while advancing quantum security strategies and decentralized AI standardization. It has also convened discussions with more than 20 Layer 2 teams on scalability and interoperability issue

Ethereum Weekly Transactions Hit All-Time High, While Median Fee Drops to Historic Low

Per Token Terminal data as of February 13, Ethereum’s weekly transaction count has hit a record 17.3 million—while the median transaction fee has dropped to an all-time low, signaling scalability upgrades are working.

Yesterday's US Ethereum Spot ETF saw a net outflow of $113.1 million, marking the second consecutive day of outflows

On February 13, data from Farside Investors showed the U.S. spot Ethereum ETF recorded a net outflow of $1.131 billion yesterday—marking its second straight day of net outflows.

If Ethereum drops below $1800, mainstream CEX long liquidation pressure will reach $769 million

**Per Coinglass data (Feb 13):** - If Ethereum (ETH) falls below $1800, **cumulative long liquidations across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $769 million**. - If ETH breaks above $2100, **cumulative short liquidations on top CEXs will reach $1.005 billion**. **BlockBeats Note:** Liquidation charts do NOT display the exact number or value of contracts to be liquidated. Instead, the bars reflect **the relative intensity of each liquidation cluster compared to nearby clusters**. In short: The chart shows how sharply the underlying asset’s price will react at a specific level. A taller “liquidation bar” means the price will see a more intense response due to a liquidity cascade.

「Whale」 Ethereum Long Positions Drop to Only 261 ETH, Over $760,000 in Losses in the Past Week

Naked Ethereum Underperforms US Dollar Cash, ETH Braces for "Lost Decade"

February 13th — Per HTX market data, Ethereum briefly dipped into the $1,800 range this morning and could face a “lost decade” ahead due to yields lagging the cash rate. Back in January 2018, Ethereum’s price topped $1,400. Adjusted for compounded U.S. CPI inflation, that $1,400 would equal roughly $1,806 by February 2026. Investors who haven’t staked the token or are holding it outright may have underperformed U.S. dollar cash over the past eight years.

Hong Kong Ethereum Community Center is now officially open

February 13th — The Ethereum Foundation announced the official launch of its Hong Kong Ethereum Community Center. The center will focus on offline engagement, co-creation, and event hosting, acting as a key node for Ethereum’s East Asia ecosystem connectivity.

Institutional-focused Ethereum Official Website is Now Available in Chinese

On February 13, the Ethereum Foundation announced its official institutional-focused Ethereum website is now live in Chinese. The launch aims to boost deeper engagement from global builders and institutional leaders in the Ethereum ecosystem. Users can access institutional use cases, on-chain data analysis, and community research findings via the site.

Ethereum Drops Below $1900, 24h Change -1.4%

February 13th: Ethereum has fallen below $1900, down 1.4% over the past 24 hours, per HTX market data.

Standard Chartered expects Ethereum to rebound after dropping to $1400, with a year-end target of $4000

February 12: Standard Chartered Bank has cut its Ethereum price target for end-2026 from $7,500 to $4,000, projecting the crypto will drop to around $1,400 before rebounding later this year.

Ethereum Surges Past $2000, Up 2.44% in 24 Hours

Feb. 12 — Ethereum rebounded to break above $2,000, posting a 2.44% 24-hour gain, per HTX market data.

Ethereum Staking Reaches All-Time High with 30% of Circulating Supply, Validators Queueing Up $8 Billion ETH

On February 12, data from ValidatorQueue shows Ethereum’s staked amount has surpassed 30% of its circulating supply, reaching 30.27%—marking a new milestone. Meanwhile, investors continue to queue in the validator queue to deposit $8 billion worth of tokens for staking, also setting a record high.

2026 Ethereum HODLer Report: Top 1 Individual Address Private Key Lost, Top 20 Taken Over by Institutions/Exchanges

**Arkham Releases 2026 Report on Top Ethereum Holders** On February 12, Arkham published its report *Who Holds the Most Ethereum? Top ETH Holders of 2026*, outlining the largest ETH holding addresses in the current market. **Key Data Points:** - Over 60% of total ETH supply resides in the ETH2 deposit contract: 77,186,906 ETH (valued at ~$241.39 billion, accounting for 63.23% of total supply). - The largest individual holder is Rain Lohmus (250,000 ETH, ~$786 million) — but he cannot access the funds due to a lost private key. - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is the largest holder with accessible funds: 240,000 ETH (~$754 million). Additional data is available in the accompanying chart. **BlockBeats Note:** Rain Lohmus is a co-founder of LHV Group, a leading Estonian financial firm (operating as LHV Pank/Bank). During Ethereum’s 2014 ICO, he invested ~$75,000 to acquire 250,000 ETH (priced at $0.30 per token at the time). None of these ETH have been transferred, a