Ethereum News

BlockchainReporter’s Ethereum section covers Ether (ETH) and the Ethereum network: price and ETF flows, network upgrades, staking, layer-2 networks, treasury companies and the Ethereum Foundation’s roadmap. ETH traded near $2,390 on October 23, 2026, and Ethereum held about 11% of the total crypto market.

Ethereum is the largest smart contract blockchain and the main platform for decentralized finance, stablecoins and tokenized assets. It holds more than half of all value locked in DeFi, about $50 billion of roughly $90 billion across all chains, according to DefiLlama. Since 2022 it has used proof of stake, and a record 43.8 million ETH was staked in October 2026.

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For the wider market, see our crypto market today page, and for exchanges and wallets that support ETH, our ranking of the best crypto exchanges.

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Where can I find reliable Ethereum news and price predictions?
For news, use sources that cite primary data such as Ethereum Foundation announcements, client release notes, ETF flow reports and on-chain data. BlockchainReporter’s Ethereum News Today page covers the daily price and network news, and our Ethereum price prediction compares forecasts from banks, analysts and models, with the date each was published so you can judge how current it is.

What is the Glamsterdam upgrade?
Glamsterdam is Ethereum’s next major network upgrade, which combines changes to the execution layer and the consensus layer. Its testnet launch on the Hoodi network, planned for October 26, 2026, was postponed on October 22 for further review. Mainnet activation will follow only after successful testnet runs, so no mainnet date had been set in October 2026.

How much ETH is staked?
A record 43.8 million ETH was staked in October 2026, according to a Bitwise report, about a third of Ether’s supply. Staking yields have fallen as more ETH has been staked. Holders can stake directly, through liquid staking protocols such as Lido, or through exchanges and brokers, including Interactive Brokers, which launched Ethereum staking for eligible clients in October 2026.

SharpLink Gaming’s ETH Treasury Reports $976 Million Unrealized Profit, and Why This Matters
SharpLink Gaming’s ETH Treasury Reports $976 Million Unrealized Profit, and Why This Matters

The unrealized gain of $976 million shows that SharpLink’s $ETH treasury capability. Besides token acquisition, the firm utilizes staking to generate profit.

September 14, 2025
Fidelity Crosses $200M AUM with Ethereum-Backed Money Market Fund
Fidelity Crosses $200M AUM with Ethereum-Backed Money Market Fund

The Ethereum-based tokenized money market fund of Fidelity has exceeded the $200M mark in supply, indicating a significant growth in institutional confidence.

By Umair
September 14, 2025
Three-Year Ethereum Strategy Pays Off: Whale 0xdE03 Secures $73M in Ethereum Profits
Three-Year Ethereum Strategy Pays Off: Whale 0xdE03 Secures $73M in Ethereum Profits

Ethereum whale wallet 0xdE03 made another big sale just 6 hours ago with 25,755 $ETH valued at $117 million dollars according to the Lookonchain data.

September 13, 2025
Ronin Integrates OP Stack of Optimism to Shift to Ethereum L2
Ronin Integrates OP Stack of Optimism to Shift to Ethereum L2

Ronin Network integrates Optimism’s OP Stack to transform into Ethereum L2 to boost scalability, security, developer funding, and gaming ecosystem growth.

September 9, 2025
Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation
Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation

Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation
A dormant Ethereum whale has resurfaced, transferring a large bundle of ETH following years of dormancy. Lookonchain reports that on September 8, 2025, the wallet with the address going by the name 0x67f7f deposited 47,507 ETH, which is equivalent to 207 million dollars, to 2 new wallets.

https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1965077493507149942

This unexpected action has led to speculation within the crypto community, particularly because the whale had not in the last four years made any movements.
Historical Accumulation of ETH
There are records that this whale initially purchased 123,687 ETH at Bitfinex some six years back, when Ethereum was only being traded at 154. The value of the stash in that period was estimated at approximately $19.04 million.

The same is worth more than half a billion dollars today, highlighting the huge gain in the price of ETH in the last six years. The recent transfer, which constituted a big chunk of these holdings, underscores the extent of the gains reaped by early investors.
Details of the Transfers
Blockchain entries attest that the whale gave out the funds in two substantial transactions. About 28,904 ETH (valued at $125.85 million) was transferred to 1 wallet, and another 18,603 ETH (valued at $81 million) was transferred to another wallet.

Previous activities of the same address feature smaller transactions, such as 100 ETH deposits to Tornado Cash on different occasions. Overall, the whale has also transferred approximately 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash, which anonymizes transactions.
Market Implications and Community Reaction
This unexpected reactivation of the whale wallet of such magnitude casts a doubt on the possible influence on the market. Mass transfers can generally raise worries regarding potential selling pressure, especially when money transfers to new wallets or mixers like Tornado Cash.

Although it is yet to be seen whether the ETH will be sold, redistributed, or held, the community standby. On-chain analysts have noted that occasionally, whale actions may lead to major market events, but not every transfer translates to sale.
Looking Ahead
The stability of the Ethereum price can be questioned in case the whale chooses to sell a part of the holdings. The transfers might also, however, be included in the process of regular reassignments or security arrangements or planning of new course in the changing crypto arena. As Ethereum remains a key hub in decentralized finance (DeFi), staking, and tokenization, the market is closely monitoring additional activity by the wallets of the whale.

September 8, 2025
Ethereum ($ETH) Whale Incurs $35M Loss, Shifts to Short While Facing Additional $614K Hit
Ethereum ($ETH) Whale Incurs $35M Loss, Shifts to Short While Facing Additional $614K Hit

An Ethereum whale has lost $35M and shifted from Long $ETH to short $BTC with risking $614K amid lingering market volatility, triggering market speculation.

September 8, 2025
Institutional Pivot: BlackRock Moves Millions From ETH to BTC
Institutional Pivot: BlackRock Moves Millions From ETH to BTC

BlackRock has made a bold move in the cryptocurrency market. Arkham Intelligence data show that the company sold $151.4 million of Ethereum (ETH) this week.

September 4, 2025
Ethereum Shows Strength Amid $4,250 Retest, Analyst Outlines Next Move for ETH
Ethereum Shows Strength Amid $4,250 Retest, Analyst Outlines Next Move for ETH

$4,250 is pointed out a critical area of support for Ethereum, as it will determine if the asset ends the current consolidation or plunges into a downtrend.

September 4, 2025
Grayscale Rolls Out Ethereum Covered-Call Fund, Joins BTC Covered-Call Suite
Grayscale Rolls Out Ethereum Covered-Call Fund, Joins BTC Covered-Call Suite

Grayscale launches the Grayscale® ETCO, an actively managed, options-based fund that seeks bi-weekly income by writing calls on Ethereum ETPs.

September 4, 2025
Ethereum Institutions Control 4.71M ETH, Representing a Massive 3.9% of Supply
Ethereum Institutions Control 4.71M ETH, Representing a Massive 3.9% of Supply

Recently, Ethereum has managed to retain its position in global finance as the institutional and organizational holdings of ETH exceeds $20.32 billion.

September 4, 2025
Ethereum Whale Cashes Out Millions in DAI After Price Rally: $13.2 DAI Earned
Ethereum Whale Cashes Out Millions in DAI After Price Rally: $13.2 DAI Earned

Recently, one Ethereum whale has captured global attention by selling off its entire 3,158.5 ETH for $13.2 million worth of DAI at an average price of $4,376.

September 2, 2025
Crypto Funds Rebound With $2.48B Weekly Inflows; Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin
Crypto Funds Rebound With $2.48B Weekly Inflows; Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin

Digital asset funds posted $2.48B in inflows, lifting August’s total to $4.37B. Ethereum led with $1.4B, outshining Bitcoin’s $748M, while SOL and XRP gained.

September 1, 2025