Bitcoin Options Signal Bullish Turn Post-Fed Meeting While Ethereum Traders Stay Cautious
Bitcoin options market shows renewed optimism following the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and rate cut projections, with traders actively accumulating calls. Meanwhile, Ethereum derivatives maintain a defensive stance despite upcoming Pectra upgrade, highlighting a divergence in market sentiment.
Ethereum Plunges Below $2,100 as Market Reacts to Trump's Trade Policies
Ethereum has fallen to its lowest level since December 2023, dropping 15% to $2,063 amid broader crypto market turbulence. The decline follows Trump's confirmation of new tariffs, erasing gains from his earlier U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement.
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Set for April 2025, Fusaka Plans Take Shape
Ethereum developers have locked in April 8, 2025 for the Pectra upgrade launch, following comprehensive testing phases on multiple networks. The announcement comes amid discussions about the subsequent Fusaka upgrade timeline and organizational changes at the Ethereum Foundation.
Ethereum's Historic Gas Limit Increase: A New Era in Network Scaling
Ethereum has achieved a milestone by increasing its gas limit beyond 30 million for the first time since adopting proof-of-stake, enhancing transaction capacity through validator consensus. The upgrade coincides with upcoming improvements like Pectra, though the community remains divided on the pace of future scaling.