Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market
capitalization, has seen a sharp rise in price following strong market
momentum. The live price of ETH stands at $2,412.09, representing a 24.2%
increase over the past 24 hours.
The H1 ETHUSD chart indicates that the price formed a double
bottom after finding support. Since then, it has moved upward with strong
bullish momentum. As of writing, the price faced resistance near the 2500.0
level. Traders may wait for a period of consolidation or a corrective move,
followed by a potential bullish signal, before considering further long
positions.
Ethereum Weekly Gains Top 31 Percent
Its total trading volume during this period reached $478.92
million. Over the last seven days, Ethereum’s USD value has gained 31.31%. With
a circulating supply of 120,731,250 ETH, Ethereum’s market capitalization is
now $295.46 billion. The daily percentage change in market cap was not
disclosed.
Ethereum Enables Smart Contracts and Dapps
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform introduced
in 2013 and launched in 2015 to enable programmable transactions through smart
contracts and decentralized applications (dapps).
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Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used to pay
transaction fees, secure the network, and support various decentralized finance
(DeFi) activities. Unlike Bitcoin, which is focused on value transfer, Ethereum
is designed as a general-purpose blockchain that supports a broader range of
digital tools and services.
This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.
