Two of crypto’s most influential figures—Tom Lee of BitMine and Arthur Hayes of BitMEX—have made bold predictions for Ethereum’s price trajectory during a Bankless podcast discussion. Both executives forecasted ETH could reach $10,000 or higher by the end of the year, with Lee projecting up to $12,000, while dismissing concerns about sustainability and emphasizing strong fundamentals and market momentum. Their optimistic outlook comes as Bitcoin sets new all-time highs above $126,000, suggesting the upcoming Q4 bull rally could center on Ethereum.
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Ethereum Celebrates 10 Years: Milestones & Price Predictions
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary has sparked celebrations across the crypto community, with retrospectives on key moments like the ICO boom, NFT craze, and The Merge. Developers and executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, shared anecdotes—revealing how U.S. immigration hurdles inadvertently led to Ethereum’s creation. Despite a brief price dip following the Fed’s rate decision, ETH rebounded, with analysts predicting a breakout toward $4,220 or even $5,140 if support holds. The altcoin king continues to test resistance near $3,800, buoyed by bullish sentiment and liquidity pools targeting $4,000.
read moreShiba Inu Emerges as Dominant Meme Coin Despite Solana Competition
Shiba Inu stands out in the meme coin market with a market cap surpassing thousands of meme coins, including those on Solana. Despite recent declines, its historical performance and strong investor interest position it as a dominant force, while Solana-based meme coins face higher volatility and must establish consistent performance to challenge SHIB’s dominance. Additionally, Shiba Inu has garnered significant interest from American investors and survived delisting by Bakkt, reflecting its regulatory resilience.
read moreCrypto Pranks Cause Market Turbulence and Investor Backlash
Juicebox’s April Fools’ Day prank about a fake $69 million funding round led to a 20% loss for JBX speculators. The joke, announced on X by a pseudonymous account, initially caused a surge in JBX token value, but later plummeted by 25% after the truth was revealed. This incident was part of a series of crypto-related April Fools’ pranks, including Waves’ fake integration with AI and David Hoffman’s playful departure from the Ethereum ecosystem.
read moreApril Fools’ Day Pranks in the Crypto World: A Recap
April Fools’ Day in the crypto world saw various pranks and jokes, including a fake token launch, political satire from Vitalik Buterin, and a co-host’s humorous announcement of switching allegiances. Some of these pranks were met with backlash, with users accusing them of market manipulation.
read moreCoinbase to Shift Customer and Corporate USDC Stablecoin Accounts to Base
Coinbase is moving its customer and corporate USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin accounts to Base, its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, to lower fees and speed up settlement times. This move only affects Coinbase.com accounts, not Coinbase Wallet, and aims to pave the way for a future on-chain financial system. While some express concerns about Base’s centralization, Coinbase plans to gradually decentralize the platform over time.
read moreBlockchain Rivalry: Ethereum and Solana Clash Over Smart Contracts and Memecoins
Competition between Ethereum and Solana intensifies as advocates clash over scalability and memecoins, with each side championing their preferred solutions. Bankless Ventures’ partners and Solana’s CEO engage in a war of words, while Decentral Park Capital’s portfolio manager emphasizes the growing competition’s potential to drive improvements on both chains.
read moreBankless Co-Founders Propose Separation from BanklessDAO Amid Controversy
Bankless co-founders David Hoffman and Ryan Sean Adams are proposing to separate the brand from the associated decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), BanklessDAO, following community criticism of the DAO’s grant application. The founders plan to burn all of their BanklessDAO tokens as part of the proposal. The controversy arose from concerns that BanklessDAO was leveraging the Bankless brand without producing it or deserving its benefits.
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