Cryptocurrencies remain subject to heightened market volatility as the hype surrounding President Trump’s return to office eases. Even so, greed remains the main emotion controlling the market as investors remain optimistic of a crypto-friendly environment under Trump’s administration.

As the bullish sentiment offers support to most cryptos, Ethereum is under pressure from the criticism and leadership issues rocking the Ethereum Foundation. On the other hand, iDEGEN is thriving as it widens its horizon through the video content embedded in its latest V3 upgrade. Beyond its popularity, savvy investors are buying into its potential as a leader in the AI meme coin space.

Ethereum price remains range-bound as its leadership fights negative sentiment

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Ethereum price remains under pressure even as the fear of missing out (FOMO) sustains the broader crypto market. Notably, leadership issues within the Ethereum Foundation have alarmed some investors; leading ETH/USD to underperform against other crypto majors like Solana and Bitcoin. 

For instance, following the decision to host Trump’s meme coin, SOL/USD rallied to a fresh all-time high of $294.94 on 19th January before a corrective pullback to $254.96 as at the time of tis press release. It is such lost opportunities and seemingly misplaced priorities that have triggered Ethereum’s criticism from its community. 

Besides, as seen on SoSoValue, BTC spot ETF’s total net inflow for the week ending on 24th January was at $1.76 billion. In comparison, that of ETH spot ETF was $139.32 million.  

Amid this selling pressure, ETH/USD has lacked enough bullish momentum to break the resistance at the crucial zone of $3,500. Indeed, the formation of a bearish death cross about two weeks ago points to the continuation of its range-bound trading in the ensuing sessions. 

More specifically, the range between $3,410 and $3,240 is worth watching. Beyond the range’s upper limit, the bulls will likely face resistance at $3,479. On the flip side, further selling pressure will have the bulls defending the support zone of $3,195. 

iDEGEN’s robust social capital set to sustain its growth beyond the presale

In 2009, Bitcoin was launched as a decentralized digital currency challenging the fiat currency. What started as an asset with almost no monetary value has since surged to $105,013 with analysts forecasting that it will hit $200,000 in 2025. 

iDEGEN bears a comparable potential. In fact, some view it as the Bitcoin of AI meme coins. It has rightfully secured its position as a sentient meme lord revolutionizing the AI crypto space. In just two months, the project that begun on a blank slate has had 1.44 million impressions and over 21,000 holders of the 1,560 million $IDGN tokens already sold. 

Evidently, savvy investors are looking beyond its virality and buying into its potential. To begin with, the one-of-a-kind social experiment has a robust social capital that has already propelled it to heights beyond its creators’ wildest imaginations. Not even the two bans on X could contain this project that has redefined the concept of “by the community, for the community”. 

In fact, it has emerged stronger, garnering immense attention in the US and the UK. With its latest V3 upgrade, video content is set to advance its popularity even further. By entering the Telegram frontier during its V2 upgrade, the project raised an additional $1 million within 24 hours.   

Besides, there is only one month left before its listing on 27th February. As the project captures the attention of more meme coin enthusiasts, anticipation is building up and FOMO intensifying. More savvy investors acknowledge that this may be the only opportunity to own $IDGN tokens at the current price of $0.0146. The early adopters are already sitting on hefty profits with returns of over 13,000%.

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Cardano price double top pattern points to a consolidation phase

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ADA/USD traded in the green for the second consecutive week even as it dropped by 14% from the one-month high it hit about a week ago. Amid heightened market volatility, the altcoin will likely remain under pressure in the near term.

A look at its daily chart shows the formation of a bearish double top pattern during the first half of the month. Besides, an RSI of 50 points to a period of range-bound trading as the bulls defend the support zone of $0.9608. 

At its current level, the crypto is hovering around the 20-day EMA at $1.0055. A rebound past that level will likely have it face resistance at $1.0471.

Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a narrow 4-hour range between $3,150 and $3,500, leaving investors frustrated with its lackluster performance in recent weeks. As other assets in the crypto market make strides, Ethereum’s sideways movement has caused many to question whether it can regain its momentum this year. The prolonged consolidation has dampened sentiment, with some investors beginning to lose patience and faith in ETH’s ability to deliver substantial returns.

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However, optimism remains among technical analysts who see Ethereum nearing a critical inflection point. Top crypto analyst Daan recently shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting a massive falling wedge pattern forming on Ethereum’s chart. This setup is widely considered a bullish reversal indicator, with the potential to spark significant upward movement if the price breaks out.

According to Daan, a breakout from this falling wedge would likely pave the way for Ethereum to test the $4,000–$4,100 level, offering a glimmer of hope for bullish investors. Such a move could reinvigorate market confidence and set the stage for Ethereum to reclaim its status as a leading altcoin. For now, all eyes are on ETH as traders await confirmation of the next big move in this highly-watched range.

Ethereum Facing Serious Risks

Ethereum has remained in a downtrend since late December, struggling to regain momentum as bearish sentiment continues to dominate the market. The lackluster price action has left investors and analysts increasingly concerned about the possibility of a deeper correction, as ETH consolidates near critical support levels. While some remain hopeful for a turnaround, the current outlook suggests Ethereum faces significant challenges ahead.

Top crypto analyst Daan recently shared his insights on X, highlighting a massive falling wedge pattern on Ethereum’s chart. This pattern is often regarded as a bullish reversal signal, with the potential to trigger a significant breakout if confirmed. According to Daan, a successful breakout could propel ETH toward the $4,000–$4,100 range, revisiting its cycle highs. However, he also expressed caution, suggesting that if ETH does manage to reach this level, it may encounter strong resistance, potentially leading to another sharp rejection.

Daan emphasized the importance of monitoring the falling wedge trendline, noting that it will play a crucial role in determining Ethereum’s next move. For now, the market remains in a wait-and-see mode, with ETH navigating a precarious balance between bullish breakout potential and the risk of further downside.

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As Ethereum hovers around key levels, traders and investors are closely watching for signs of a definitive move. A breakout above the falling wedge could breathe new life into ETH and reignite optimism, while failure to hold support may lead to an extended period of consolidation or even a deeper correction. The coming days will be critical in shaping Ethereum’s trajectory, with its performance likely to influence broader market sentiment.

ETH Consolidates Above Key Demand

Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $3,322 after enduring several days of choppy price action, reflecting the broader uncertainty in the crypto market. The price has struggled to gain momentum as it remains stuck in a tight range, testing the patience of investors and traders alike. To ignite an uptrend, bulls must hold the critical $3,300 support level, which has served as a key demand zone in recent sessions.

A decisive push above the $3,500 resistance level, which has capped ETH’s upward movement for weeks, is essential to confirm a bullish breakout. Clearing this level would likely reinvigorate market sentiment and attract fresh buying interest, setting the stage for Ethereum to target higher price levels in the coming days.

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However, the downside risks are significant. If ETH fails to hold the $3,300 mark, it could trigger a wave of selling pressure, leading to a deeper correction. Such a move could also cause capitulation among investors who have grown disillusioned with Ethereum’s underperformance compared to Bitcoin and other altcoins.

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New reports reveal that an on-chain investigator has raised allegations connecting Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, to the $500 million Gatecoin hack in 2016. According to the crypto sleuth, Buterin’s Ethereum Foundation was allegedly transferring funds to the Gatecoin hackers’ primary wallet.  

Buterin Accused Of Contributing To Gatecoin Hack

TruthLabs, a popular crypto investigator and sleuth on X (formerly Twitter), has accused Buterin of being directly involved in Ethereum’s first hack in 2016, which led to the loss of tokens worth over $500 million today. The crypto analyst disclosed that the wallet funding the Gatecoin hacker had received ETH from only three wallet sources.

The Gatecoin hacker’s original crypto wallet was allegedly funded by a wallet owned by the Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the ETH blockchain. The second funding wallet originated from Ethereum’s Genesis Block 0 account. This wallet interacted with two primary addresses—a user-controlled Poloniex wallet and a contract set up by Buterin. 

TruthLabs also revealed that the third and final wallet that funded the Gatecoin hackers was similarly generated from a Genesis 0 block. The crypto investigator alleged that the anonymous third wallet was directly linked to the core Ethereum developer, Vlad Zamfir.

Based on these newfound developments, TruthLabs disclosed that an immutable ledger currently indicates that Buterin and members of the Ethereum Foundation were allegedly involved in the $0.5 billion Gatecoin hack. He declared that the Gatecoin exploit most likely occurred 30 days before the Foundation was scheduled to run out of money. Moreover, this timeline precedes the DAO exploit, which saw millions of dollars lost just a few weeks after the Gatecoin hack. 

As of now, there has been no official response from Buterin or the Ethereum Foundation regarding the allegations made by TruthLabs. The crypto community also awaits further clarification and confirmation of Buterin’s involvement as the story unfolds. 

Silk Road Bitcoin Put In The Spotlight 

While he accuses Buterin of being connected to the 2016 Gatecoin hack, TruthLabs also shared insights into the recent developments involving Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. According to the crypto investigators’ claims, the Bitcoin seized from Silk Road’s wallet helped fund Ethereum’s 2014 ICO project and BTC wallets.

The analyst alleged that Ross’s incarceration had funded the creation of the Ethereum foundation, as the BTC from Silk Road and Mt. Gox had aided in developing the foundation. TruthLabs also called out Buterin for failing to show support for Ulbricht’s release after he was sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of parole in 2015. 

Criticizing the Founder, TruthLabs described him as a “stain on the word integrity”, accusing Buterin of shirking his moral responsibilities. The on-chain investigator claimes that Buterin built the Ethereum foundation using Silk Road’s Bitcoin but failed to publicly advocate for Ulbritch’s release — a cause widely championed within the crypto community.

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