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One of the largest brokerage firms in the United States is preparing to enter a new chapter in digital finance.  Charles Schwab  has confirmed plans to introduce spot Ethereum (ETH) trading in the first half of 2026, alongside Bitcoin. This move signals a growing shift among major financial institutions toward offering direct cryptocurrency services to retail and institutional investors. The decision comes as demand for simpler and safer access to crypto continues to rise. Many investors prefer using traditional investment platforms rather than standalone crypto exchanges. By adding spot Ethereum trading, Charles Schwab is responding directly to clients who want their digital assets held alongside stocks, ETFs, bonds, and retirement accounts. What Is Spot Ethereum Trading? Spot trading means buying and selling Ethereum at its current market price, with ownership of the digital asset transferred immediately after the transaction. This differs from futures or derivatives tr...

  Ethereum has officially activated its much-anticipated Fusaka upgrade  marking one of the most significant network improvements since the shift to proof-of-stake. The upgrade is designed to dramatically expand scalability, lower transaction costs across popular Layer-2 platforms, and ease the technical burden on validators operating the network. The Fusaka upgrade combines major performance changes at both the execution and consensus layers of Ethereum. Together, these improvements aim to strengthen Ethereum’s position as the leading smart-contract blockchain by delivering faster processing speeds and a more efficient data handling system. What the Fusaka Upgrade Changes A central feature of Fusaka is a new data-handling model that prevents validators from needing to store every piece of transaction data. Instead, the network uses advanced sampling techniques to verify that data remains accessible without forcing every validator to download and archive massive files. This...

   Linea is rapidly becoming one of Ethereum’s most focused scaling solutions, built with a single goal: to make Ethereum faster, cheaper, and easier to use without weakening its security. As a zkEVM -based Layer-2 network, Linea processes transactions off Ethereum’s main chain and publishes cryptographic proofs back to it. This allows users to enjoy significantly lower transaction fees and faster confirmation times, while still benefiting from Ethereum’s strong security model. Since its public mainnet launch in 2023, Linea has positioned itself as a fully EVM-equivalent network. This means developers can deploy their existing Ethereum smart contracts on Linea with little or no code changes. Unlike some Layer-2 solutions that rely on separate tokens for gas fees, Linea continues to use ETH as its native fee currency. This design strengthens Ethereum’s overall economic model while giving users a familiar and trusted asset for paying transaction costs. Refining the zkEVM Rollu...

 Ethereum has officially raised its block gas limit to 60 million , marking its largest capacity increase in years as the network prepares for the highly anticipated Fusaka upgrade . The change signals a major step forward in Ethereum’s long-term scaling strategy and positions the blockchain to handle higher transaction volumes more efficiently. The block gas limit determines how much computation can happen within a single block. By raising the limit from 45 million to 60 million, Ethereum enables significantly more transactions and smart-contract activity per block. This directly impacts network efficiency by reducing congestion during high-traffic periods and improving transaction processing speeds. The update was activated after a strong majority of validators signaled support for the change. Validator approval is a key requirement for gas limit adjustments, and the upgrade reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s ability to safely operate at higher capacity. Developers an...

Blockchain data is revealing a clear divide in the crypto market large investors are positioning for a potential rebound in Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA ) , while individual traders continue to hesitate amid ongoing price volatility. Recent on-chain activity shows that wallets holding substantial amounts of ETH have been steadily increasing their balances over the past several weeks. This accumulation trend suggests that institutional players and high-net-worth investors are using the current consolidation phase as a buying opportunity rather than an exit point. Despite this, overall market sentiment among small traders remains cautious, with many preferring to wait for stronger confirmation of a trend reversal. Ethereum investment products have recently experienced capital outflows, reflecting uncertainty in the short term. However, deeper analysis indicates that long-term investors are quietly accumulating rather than reacting emotionally to price dips. Historically, when larg...

  Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the United States recorded another strong day of investor activity, extending their positive streak to four consecutive trading days with total net inflows exceeding $60 million . The development highlights renewed institutional and retail interest in Ethereum after weeks of volatility across the broader digital asset market. Market flow data shows that Ethereum-focused ETFs collectively added fresh capital as investors returned following a period of significant outflows earlier in the month. While November overall has seen uneven fund performance, the recent inflow trend suggests growing confidence in Ethereum as a long-term investment asset. The latest inflows come after one of the most challenging monthly periods for Ethereum ETFs since their launch. Earlier weeks were marked by heavy withdrawals as crypto prices declined and investors responded cautiously to global economic uncertainty. However, the four-day inflow run ...

Ethereum has once again crossed the crucial $3,000 level, reigniting investor optimism across the global cryptocurrency market. After weeks of sideways movement and selling pressure, the second-largest digital asset by market value has staged a strong rebound, raising questions over whether a broader breakout is in the making. The price briefly dipped toward the $2,800 range earlier this month, sparking fears of a deeper correction. However, buying pressure returned at key support zones, pushing Ethereum back above important resistance levels. The move above $3,000 is widely seen as a psychological victory for bulls and may shape market sentiment in the weeks ahead. What’s Fueling Ethereum’s Comeback? The recovery appears to be driven by a mix of technical and market-wide factors. On technical charts, Ethereum has flipped former resistance into support, helping rebuild short-term confidence among traders. Increased trading volume also suggests renewed participation from both indepe...

Ethereum recorded a notable 3% price increase today , surprising many investors amid an otherwise cautious crypto market. The rise comes at a time when digital assets are facing ongoing challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, muted network activity, and unpredictable global economic conditions. Still, Ethereum managed to gain momentum, supported by a combination of technical strength, renewed institutional interest, and improving market sentiment. Key Reasons Behind Ethereum’s Price Increase One of the main drivers behind Ethereum’s upward movement is a shift in overall market sentiment. Investors are gradually returning to risk assets as inflation fears calm and speculation grows that interest rates may ease later this year. This environment often benefits cryptocurrencies, which tend to perform better when confidence returns to global markets. Institutional demand is also playing a major role. Large investors appear to be accumulating Ethereum after recent price weakness. Whe...

Ethereum continued to trade in a tight range on Wednesday, stabilizing around the $2,900 level after an early morning bounce. Despite short-lived volatility during the previous sessions, ETH remains confined within a narrow price channel, suggesting a phase of market indecision as investors wait for stronger catalysts. Ethereum Maintains Support After Early Rebound In the early hours, Ethereum briefly slipped toward the lower end of its current support region near $2,850 , but buyers quickly stepped in, pushing the price back above $2,900 . This rebound indicates that bulls are still defending key technical levels, although upside momentum remains limited. Technical indicators show Ethereum hovering around its short-term moving averages, a sign that neither buyers nor sellers have gained meaningful control. Traders are closely watching whether ETH can maintain its foothold above the $2,850-$2,900 support band, which has been repeatedly tested over the past several days. Resistanc...

The competition to launch a staking-enabled Ethereum exchange-traded product intensified this week after a new filing revealed the creation of a Staked Ethereum Trust. The registration indicates growing institutional interest in offering yield-generating Ether products, especially as staking continues to dominate the asset’s long-term value proposition. The newly registered trust is structured as a Delaware entity, a standard first step taken before submitting any exchange-traded fund application to regulators. While this filing does not represent regulatory approval or a formal ETF submission, it highlights the growing appetite among major financial issuers to expand beyond traditional spot-based crypto products. The trust is designed with the intention of holding Ethereum and participating in staking operations to earn network rewards. Staking allows holders of ETH to support the blockchain’s proof-of-stake mechanisms in exchange for periodic rewards, often viewed as a form of yi...

The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable upswing today as Ethereum (ETH) surged more than 5%, leading a wave of moderate to significant gains across major altcoins. The rally comes after a period of market uncertainty, giving traders and investors fresh momentum as digital assets rebound from recent lows. Ethereum Leads the Market Upswing Ethereum’s price jump is being viewed as a response to improving market sentiment following earlier weakness in the broader crypto landscape. After consolidating near key support levels, ETH broke through resistance zones, signaling renewed buyer activity. The upward movement has also inspired confidence across the altcoin market. Several major altcoins logged gains ranging between 3% and 8%, showing a healthier breadth in market participation. Assets such as XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin saw notable increases, confirming that the bullish sentiment extended beyond just Ethereum. What’s Fueling the Crypto Bounce? Multiple factors appear to b...

The cryptocurrency market has recently observed a significant shift as Ethereum (ETH) experiences a substantial net outflow from major centralized exchanges. Over the past 24 hours, more than 253,000 ETH has been withdrawn across multiple trading platforms, marking one of the largest short-term outflow events in recent months. Major Outflow Activity A considerable portion of the withdrawals originated from some of the world’s largest trading venues. One platform saw more than 216,000 ETH removed in a single day, while another recorded withdrawals of over 97,000 ETH . Several other exchanges also experienced moderate outflows, reflecting a consistent trend among Ethereum holders to pull assets off centralized platforms. Interestingly, not every exchange followed this pattern. At least one major global platform recorded an inflow of more than 21,000 ETH , suggesting that while the general trend is toward withdrawals, investor behavior remains nuanced and varied across regions. W...

A high-value crypto trader recently closed a heavily leveraged Ethereum long position, securing more than $230,000 in profit within just one hour . The move, spotted through on-chain activity, demonstrates how large traders capitalize on rapid market movements using aggressive leverage and precise timing. How the High-Leverage Ethereum Trade Played Out The trader deposited 1 million USDC into a derivatives exchange and opened a substantial Ethereum long position using 25x leverage . The initial entry price was around $2,799 , with a liquidation threshold near $2,628   a narrow margin that left very little room for error. During the hour-long window, the trader increased the position size significantly, expanding from roughly 4,600 ETH to more than 6,800 ETH. This scaling strategy magnified potential gains but also amplified risk, as even a small downward fluctuation could have triggered a forced liquidation. However, instead of being liquidated automatically, the trader manual...

Ethereum slipped beneath the critical $2,800 level, marking a multi-month low as the broader cryptocurrency market faces heightened selling pressure. The sharp decline has raised concerns among traders and long-term investors as Ethereum struggles to maintain key support zones amid intensifying market volatility. The downturn follows a surge in outflows from Ethereum-related investment products. Over the past several days, Ethereum-backed funds have recorded significant withdrawals, reflecting a risk-off attitude among institutional and retail investors. These sustained outflows have added downward pressure on ETH, accelerating its slide to new monthly lows. Alongside institutional selling, cryptocurrency derivatives markets have experienced a wave of liquidations. Hundreds of millions of dollars in leveraged Ethereum long positions were wiped out within a 24 hour period.This forced liquidation cycle deepened the decline, as automated selling pushed ETH rapidly downward once key pri...