Current ETH Price Snapshot
- Current Price: $2,534.27
- 24h Change: ▼ $53.73 (-2.08%)
- Trading Volume: 464,000 ETH
- Market Status: Volatile
What Is Ethereum?
Ethereum is an open-source, blockchain-based platform featuring smart contract functionality. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), powers decentralized applications (dApps) through a peer-to-peer virtual machine. Proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin and developed via a 2014 ICO, Ethereum remains the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin.
ETH Performance Metrics
Comparative Market Analysis
| Period | ETH Change | Market Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days | +6.7% | 0% |
| 1 Week | +6% | -0.1% |
| 1 Month | -1.5% | +4.3% |
| 1 Quarter | +41.3% | +17.2% |
| Year-to-Date | -23.6% | -1.2% |
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Recent 20-Day Price Fluctuations
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/07/04 | $2,572.33 | ▼ 0.72% |
| 2025/07/03 | $2,591.01 | ▲ 0.80% |
| 2025/07/02 | $2,570.42 | ▲ 6.87% |
| 2025/07/01 | $2,405.22 | ▼ 3.27% |
Data reflects high volatility amid macroeconomic shifts.
Key Technical Indicators
- Bollinger Bands: Shows ETH testing upper resistance levels.
- K-line Patterns: Recent bullish engulfing candle on July 2 suggests short-term rebound potential.
- Support/Resistance: Critical support at $2,400; resistance near $2,600.
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FAQ: Ethereum Market Dynamics
Q: Why did ETH drop 4.55% on June 20?
A: The decline coincided with broader crypto market corrections due to regulatory news.
Q: Is Ethereum a good long-term investment?
A: ETH's utility in dApps and DeFi gives it strong fundamentals, though prices remain cyclical.
Q: How does ETH's inflation rate compare to Bitcoin?
A: Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake (PoS) has reduced its annual issuance rate to ~0.5%, lower than Bitcoin's ~1.8%.
Strategic Insights
- Adoption Drivers: Ethereum's dominance in NFT markets and Layer-2 scaling solutions (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism) bolsters demand.
- Risks: Regulatory scrutiny and competitor blockchains (Solana, Cardano) pose challenges.
Tip: Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) can mitigate volatility risks.