ETH drops below 2000 USDT

Ethereum Foundation Stakes 70,000 ETH to Fund Operations Through Validator Rewards

The Ethereum Foundation has begun staking 70,000 ETH from its treasury, putting a significant portion of its holdings to work in order to support long term ecosystem development. The initiative started with an initial deposit of 2,016 ETH and marks a shift in how the Foundation manages its

ETH 15-minute increase of 1.09%: Whale transfers and derivatives leverage resonate to drive short-term rally

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH prices fluctuated between 1985.92 and 2009.73 USDT, with short-term returns reaching +1.09% and an amplitude of 1.20%. This recent volatility has attracted significant market attention, amid a generally weak overall market and increased fluctuations, with trading activity continuously rising. Market sentiment has been notably affected by high volatility, leading to a surge in attention. The main driver of this movement is large on-chain transfers and liquidation activities by whale funds, with some ETH rapidly flowing into mainstream trading platforms, increasing market supply and thus contributing to the volatility.

Vitalik Maps Ethereum’s Fast L1 Slot Reduction Plan

_Vitalik Buterin walks through Ethereum’s fast L1 goal, outlining a slot time reduction path from 12 to 2 seconds via the new Strawmap vision._ Ethereum’s slot time is getting cut. Incrementally. That is the core message from co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who posted a detailed thread on X

Ethereum Sweeps Range High – Is a Pullback to $1,970 Next?

_Ethereum sweeps range high, eyes $1,970 FVG retest as traders watch $2,110 level and key monthly ascending trendline support._ Ethereum swept its recent range high and cleared visible liquidity before pulling back from local extremes. The move has shifted attention to whether price may