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Ethereum is a decentralized open-source blockchain system that features its own cryptocurrency, Ether. ETH works as a platform for numerous other cryptocurrencies, as well as for the execution of decentralized smart contracts.
Ethereum was first described in a 2013 whitepaper by Vitalik Buterin. Buterin, along with other co-founders, secured funding for the project in an online public crowd sale in the summer of 2014. The project team managed to raise $18.3 million in Bitcoin, and Ethereum’s price in the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) was $0.311, with over 60 million Ether sold. Taking Ethereum’s price now, this puts the return on investment (ROI) at an annualized rate of over 270%, essentially almost quadrupling your investment every year since the summer of 2014.
The Ethereum Foundation officially launched the blockchain on July 30, 2015, under the prototype codenamed “Frontier.” Since then, there has been several network updates — “Constantinople” on Feb. 28, 2019, “Istanbul” on Dec. 8, 2019, “Muir Glacier” on Jan. 2, 2020, “Berlin” on April 14, 2021, and most recently on Aug. 5, 2021, the “London” hard fork.
Ethereum’s own purported goal is to become a global platform for decentralized applications, allowing users from all over the world to write and run software that is resistant to censorship, downtime and fraud.
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Ethereum’s transaction fees have decreased nearly 60% in Q1 2025, totaling approximately 208 million USD. This marks the lowest fees since 2020, primarily due to the transition to Layer-2 solutions following the Dencun upgrade.
The burn rate of ETH has plunged over 95% since November 2024, raising worries about Ethereum’s economic sustainability. Its inflation rate is projected to surpass Bitcoin, impacting investor sentiment.
Despite these challenges, long-term investors are buying over 130,000 ETH as prices dip below 1,800 USD. The upcoming Pectra upgrade scheduled for May is anticipated to restore market confidence.
This week, Ethereum recorded net inflows of 704.48 million USD and outflows of 603 million USD. This reflects Ethereum’s dominance, capturing 85% of weekly inflows while alternative Layer-1 ecosystems faced substantial withdrawals.
Despite the significant outflows, investor confidence in Ethereum remains strong. Recent data indicates a potential capital rotation within Ethereum’s ecosystem, indicating ongoing trust in its long-term viability.
Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a roadmap for Ethereum’s Layer-2 ecosystem focusing on decentralization, security, and cost-efficiency. Following security breaches, Hyperliquid has enhanced its security measures to regain user confidence in decentralized finance.
This week, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP, increasing the selling pressure on the token. Research indicates that 90% of such unlocks have historically led to declines in price, highlighting the bear market conditions that prevail.
Cardano’s institutional inflows reached 63.3 million USD, surpassing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in March 2025. In contrast, Bitcoin encountered outflows of 826 million USD while Ethereum experienced 370 million USD losses.
The digital asset sector reported 2.2 billion USD in total outflows, reflecting a market decline. Nevertheless, Cardano’s interest is buoyed by President Trump’s announcement regarding a U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve that included ADA.
As of now, ADA is trading at 0.6550 USD, having gained 4% today. Despite a volatility range of 0.67 USD to 0.62 USD, its futures open interest notably rose by 10% to 702 million USD year-to-date.
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