Ethereum has strengthened its position as the top staking network with a 12.13% weekly increase in staked market cap, reaching $78.08 billion. This growth highlights a shift of investor interest back to large-cap, liquid networks despite mixed results from other major chains like Solana and Hyperliquid, which saw slight declines. While staking rewards remain attractive, overall returns are heavily influenced by token price movements, with many networks showing negative total returns over the past year. The rise in Ethereum's staking market cap signals renewed risk appetite for established assets, but staking alone does not fully protect against broader market downturns.
SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom opposes Ethereum's EIP-8363 proposal, which would burn validator rewards as staking increases, potentially reducing staking yields to zero at a 50% staking ratio. He argues this could weaken decentralized finance by raisin...
Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot ETFs reversed a three-week outflow trend by gaining $2.84 million in fresh inflows for the week ending August 7, after losing over $30 million between mid-July and early August. This turnaround comes amid cautious market condi...
A long-term Ethereum whale sold 7,323 ETH at a $19 million loss after holding for over three years, highlighting market stress. This sale may reflect waning confidence or a strategic move to reallocate funds. The exit could trigger more selling or of...
Ethereum's price recovered to around $1,923, supported by large whale purchases totaling 80,000 ETH worth $152 million. The Whale Sentiment Index rose to near 66, indicating strong buying interest from major holders. Despite one long-term whale selli...
Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche blockchain networks have increased transaction volumes significantly compared to a year ago. However, their native tokens—ETH, SOL, and AVAX—have fallen about 50% or more in value during the same period. This decline i...
