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Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH is consolidating and aims for a fresh increase above the $3,500 resistance. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave above the $3,450 zone. The price is trading above $3,420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,500 resistance level. Ethereum Price Rises Steadily Ethereum price remained stable above the $3,320 level and extended its recovery wave like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,350 and $3,420 resistance levels. The bulls were able to surpass the $3,450 resistance level. It opened the doors for a move toward the $3,500 level. A high was formed at $3,502 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor dip below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,310 swing low to the $3,502 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,550. A clear move above the $3,550 resistance might send the price toward the $3,650 resistance. An upside break above the $3,650 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,780 resistance zone or even $3,880 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,420 level and the trend line. The first major support sits near the $3,400 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,310 swing low to the $3,502 high. A clear move below the $3,400 support might push the price toward the $3,350 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,280 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,220. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,500

BlackRock’s IBIT has also seen a record three consecutive trading days of outflows.

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FalconX’s CEO Raghu Yarlagadda said institutional confidence will strengthen with a more healthy, transparent crypto derivatives market in place.

Bitcoin price is recovering losses above the $95,000 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher if it clears the $98,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a fresh recovery above the $95,500 zone. The price is trading above $96,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $95,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $95,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Recovers Further Bitcoin price started a decent upward move above the $93,200 resistance zone. BTC was able to climb above the $94,200 and $95,000 resistance levels. The price was able to clear many hurdles near the $96,500 level. It even spiked above $97,500. A high was formed at $97,719 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $92,588 swing low to the $97,719 high. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $95,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin price is now trading above $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $92,588 swing low to the $97,719 high. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $97,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $98,000 level. A clear move above the $98,000 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $98,800. A close above the $98,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $99,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Drop In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level. The first major support is near the $95,000 level. The next support is now near the $94,550 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $93,200 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $96,500, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $97,500 and $98,000.

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin poll shows 77.7% of investors plan to boost their bitcoin holdings in 2025, signaling strong confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential. Saylor’s Poll Reflects Bitcoin Bullishness Among Investors Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) and a notable advocate in the bitcoin community, conducted a poll on […]

Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Aave has reached a significant milestone, hitting $35 billion in total net deposits. This marks Aave’s new all-time high (ATH) in net deposits since 2021. Aave Hits $35 Billion In Net Deposits – What’s Ahead? In an announcement made yesterday, the leading DeFi lending protocol Aave revealed that it had reached a new ATH in net deposits since 2021. With $35 billion in net deposits, Aave has solidified its position as the largest DeFi protocol at the time of writing. Related Reading: AAVE Price Soars 26% In A Single Week — Will Rising FOMO Lead To A Bust? To put this into perspective, Aave’s net deposits were $5.5 billion at the end of 2022, increasing to $10 billion by the close of 2023. The current figure of $35 billion at the end of 2024 reflects an astounding surge of over 535% in just two years. The year 2024 proved to be transformative for Aave, with the protocol experiencing heightened user adoption across multiple blockchains. Throughout the year, Aave added support for five new markets, including BNB Chain, Scroll, ZKsync Era, and Ether.fi. According to the announcement, Aave is poised to expand further by potentially adding support for six additional blockchains. These include Mantle, Sonic, Linea, BOB, Spider Chain, and Aptos, pending approval by the Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). For the uninitiated, a DAO is a blockchain-based entity governed by smart contracts and decentralized voting, where decisions are made collectively by token holders without any central authority. DAOs enable transparent, democratic management of protocols in a trustless environment. In addition to expanding to new blockchain markets, Aave launched its latest protocol upgrade, Aave V4. This upgrade introduces significant improvements, such as enhanced modularity, reduced governance overhead, optimized capital efficiency, and innovative features like the Hub and Spoke liquidity architecture. Moreover, Aave’s decentralized, overcollateralized stablecoin GHO is set to witness increased adoption. Plans are in motion to expand its cross-chain support across various smart contract platforms, including Coinbase’s Base and Avalanche (AVAX), by early 2025. DeFi To Make A Comeback In 2025? Following Donald Trump’s victory in the November 2024 U.S. presidential election, DeFi tokens have experienced a significant surge, driven by optimism surrounding favorable cryptocurrency regulations under the new administration. Related Reading: Chainlink And AAVE Surge After Trump’s Crypto Project Invests In Both Additionally, DeFi protocols have become increasingly secure, fostering greater user trust and leading to higher deposit volumes and a larger total value locked (TVL). A recent report highlighted that DeFi exploits decreased by 40% in 2024 compared to 2023, signaling improved security across the ecosystem. In addition, Q1 2025 is expected to be bullish for Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and home to the largest DeFi ecosystem. A positive price action for ETH is expected to benefit major DeFi tokens such as AAVE, Curve (CRV), Compound (COMP), and others. That said, the Solana (SOL) DeFi ecosystem is rapidly gaining traction and catching up with Ethereum in terms of adoption. This development could propel Solana-based DeFi tokens, such as Orca (ORCA) and Raydium (RAY), to reach new highs. At press time, ETH is trading at $3,461, up 4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

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Tether and Bitfinex General Counsel Stuart Hoegner has retired, leaving Michael Hilliard to take his place as legal chief at the two firms.