Trump Trade Policies Spark Altcoin Sell-Off: Ethereum, Meme Coins, and Solana Hit Hardest

The cryptocurrency market plunged on Feb. 25, 2025, with altcoins suffering outsized losses amid economic uncertainty fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. At press time, the crypto economy stands at $2.91 trillion, down more than 6% over the last day. Crypto Market Tumbles: Altcoins Face Steep Declines The crypto market’s total capitalization fell by … Read more

Crypto Showdown: Solana vs. Ethereum – What 11 AI Chatbots Predict for 2025

While Bitcoin.com News previously tapped generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast bitcoin’s price trajectory, this time we’ve pivoted to a hotter debate: “Will solana surpass ethereum in market dominance by 2025’s close?” 11 AI Models Weigh In: Is Solana’s Rise a Threat to Ethereum? Amplifying our prior methodology, we queried a myriad of leading … Read more

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs See Consecutive Week of Outflows With $559 Million Exit, While Ether ETFs Gain Modest $1.6 Million

During the week of Feb. 17 to 21, bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $559 million, marking the second consecutive week of declines. In contrast, ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $1.6 million during the same period. Another Week of Significant Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued … Read more

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises Argentina: Community ‘Full of Amazing Builders’

Vitalik Buterin has praised the strength and dedication of Argentina’s Ethereum community. In the wake of Libra’s downfall, Buterin remarked that the push by Argentines towards blockchain and crypto technologies was “real”. Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Highlights Blockchain and Crypto Push in Argentina Argentina will be very important for the future of blockchain, crypto, and … Read more

Ethereum’s $1.4B Heist: Roll Back the Blockchain or Face the Music? Vitalik’s 2016 Dilemma Returns

Following the massive Bybit hack on Feb 21, 2025, in which hackers stole about $1.4 billion worth of ethereum (ETH) from the exchange’s cold wallet, a contentious debate has emerged within the crypto community regarding whether to roll back the Ethereum blockchain to reverse the theft. Ethereum’s 2025 Crisis: Reverse $1.4B Hack or Fund Terror? … Read more

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut on ASX as Betashares Partners With Bitwise

The launch of bitcoin and ether ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by Betashares provides Australian investors with a regulated and accessible way to gain exposure to digital assets. Betashares Expands Crypto Offerings With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Australia Betashares has officially launched its bitcoin and ether ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange … Read more

Major Outflows Hit Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds With $365 Million Exit; Ether ETFs End Four-Day Inflow Streak

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a substantial net outflow of $365 million, while ether ETFs saw a $13 million withdrawal, ending a four-day streak of inflows. Crypto ETFs Face Setbacks With $365 Million and $13 Million Outflows The notable capital movements on Thursday, Feb. 20 saw bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a significant net outflow of $364.93 … Read more

Ethereum Onchain Costs Slip Below 1 Gwei as Decimals Return

In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin’s transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05. Ethereum Transaction Fees Drop to Sub-1 Gwei Levels In August of last year, the popular blockchain explorer … Read more

Ether ETFs Lead With $19.02 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Outflows Continue

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, ether ETFs experienced a net inflow of $19.02 million, primarily driven by Fidelity’s FETH, while bitcoin ETFs faced a net outflow of $71.07 million with significant withdrawals from Fidelity’s FBTC and Valkyrie’s BRRR. Ether ETFs Secured $19.02 Million Inflows While Bitcoin ETFs Saw $71.07 Million Exit The contrasting fortunes for crypto … Read more