Ethereum Slips 2% to $2.6K as Market Awaits Key Developments in ETF Launches and Layer-2 Solutions
Ethereum ( ETH ) has faced a slight drop over the past 24 hours, with its price currently at $2,608 , representing a 2% decline ​( CoinGecko )​( Binance ). This comes after a period of increased volatility , and Ethereum continues to underperform compared to Bitcoin , reflecting broader market hesitations. Ethereum’s trading volume saw a surge of nearly 79% , driven by whale activity , which deposited 3,510 ETH into the Kraken exchange​( Blockonomi ).
Key Market Dynamics:
Ethereum ETFs Under Scrutiny : Despite the introduction of Ethereum spot ETFs, inflows have been slower than expected. While experts suggest that Ethereum ETFs launched during a difficult period for risk assets , they remain hopeful for better performance towards the year’s end​( Cointelegraph ).
Technical Overview : Ethereum is testing support at $2,605 , and analysts are watching for a potential breakout if it surpasses resistance levels around $2,690 . Although underperforming relative to Bitcoin, there are signs of a recovery as whale activity and increased transactions point to renewed interest​( Binance ).
Layer-2 Developments : Ethereum’s network continues to evolve with new Layer-2 scaling solutions. Recently, Sony and Circle announced a partnership to bring USDC to the Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain , Soneium, which is set to improve transaction efficiency​( Blockonomi ).