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On Jan 11, 2026, 23:04 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 3,100 USDT and is now trading at 3,096.439941 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.43% increase in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, Ethereum Foundation's Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang discussed the network's steady advancement towards incorporating zero-knowledge cryptography as a fundamental component in the future. In an interview with CoinDesk, Wang described zero-knowledge as part of Ethereum's mid-term roadmap, highlighting several breakthroughs achieved over the past year or two. While current upgrades focus on improving Layer 2 network execution and Blob space, zero-knowledge as a protocol-level feature is becoming increasingly feasible. Ethereum researchers have released plans for a native zkEVM, enabling the network to use zero-knowledge proofs to verify transactions by default. This technology significantly reduces the workload required to secure Ethereum, allowing for scalability without compromising decentralization or reliability. Wang emphasized that despite the network's continuous evolution, risk resistance, security, censorship resistance, and neutrality remain core to Ethereum.

According to PANews, Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan noted in a YouTube video that Ethereum's current low social media sentiment resembles the levels seen before its price surge in 2025. This previous increase eventually propelled Ethereum back to its all-time high in 2021.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Ethereum surpasses $3,227, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on major centralized exchanges will reach $487 million. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,952, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions on these exchanges will also reach $487 million.

On Jan 10, 2026, 10:49 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 3,100 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,100 USDT, with a narrowed 0.09% increase in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, data from Coinglass on January 10 indicates that after recent fluctuations in the crypto market, funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) suggest a neutral sentiment towards Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The funding rates on mainstream platforms have returned to neutral, although altcoins continue to experience significant negative rates.BlockBeats notes that funding rates are set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain balance between contract prices and the prices of underlying assets, typically applied to perpetual contracts. This mechanism involves the exchange of funds between long and short traders, and the platform does not charge this fee. It is used to adjust the cost or profit of holding contracts, ensuring that contract prices remain close to the asset prices.A funding rate of 0.01% indicates a baseline rate. When the funding rate exceeds 0.01%, it reflects a generally bullish market sentiment. Conversely, a rate below 0.005% suggests a bearish outlook.

According to PANews, Vitalik Buterin recently shared his thoughts on social media about the differences between 'corposlop web' and 'sovereign networks.' He defines 'corposlop' as a combination of corporate optimization, seemingly respectable branding, and unethical actions aimed at maximizing profit. Buterin describes 'corposlop' as soulless, trend-following, and a homogenized product that is both evil and awkward.He notes that the concept of 'sovereignty' has evolved to mean protecting digital privacy through cryptographic technology and safeguarding one's thoughts from corporate mental warfare designed to exploit user attention and money. Buterin urges developers to create more sovereign tools, such as:1. Privacy-protecting, locally prioritized applications.2. Social media platforms where users control the content they see.3. Financial tools that help users grow wealth without promoting high leverage or sports betting.4. Open, privacy-focused, and locally friendly AI tools.5. Applications, companies, and DAOs with a clear vision.Buterin concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining sovereignty, rejecting 'corposlop,' and believing in something meaningful.

According to Foresight News, Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced a shift in his focus from primary development to exploring frontier applications of Ethereum in the coming months. His immediate priority is ensuring a smooth transition for AllCoreDevs and fulfilling his responsibilities at the Ethereum Foundation. Beiko will remain at the foundation as a protocol advisor, collaborating with the foundation and cluster leadership to establish a supportive organizational structure for ecosystem participation.Beiko emphasized that the Ethereum protocol is nearing its final stages, yet the potential of a permissionless, scalable, economically secure, and low-cost verifiable world computer is only beginning to be realized. He aims to explore what can uniquely exist on Ethereum, how to leverage its distinctive features, and how to make Ethereum not only sufficient but essential to the world.

According to Cointelegraph, public companies and crypto-focused treasury firms are increasingly exploring staking as a means to generate passive income. Sharplink Gaming, recognized as the world's second-largest corporate Ether (ETH) holder, has reported generating 10,657 Ether, valued at $33 million, through its staking operations over the past seven months. This strategy involves investors committing their tokens to secure proof-of-stake blockchain networks, thereby earning passive income. At current market prices, Sharplink's staking activities have added approximately $1.4 million in value for shareholders over the past week. The company reiterated its commitment to its strategy, stating, "Our thesis remains unchanged: 100% ETH and 100% staked," in a post on X. Sharplink has further expanded its yield-focused strategy by deploying an additional $170 million in Ether into the Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution Linea, aiming to enhance restaking rewards. This approach combines native Ethereum staking returns with incentives from Linea and related protocols, safeguarded by Anchorage Digital Bank, Sharplink's qualified custodian. BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate Ether holder, has also increased its staking activity, with 936,512 Ether staked, valued at approximately $2.87 billion as of Thursday. In comparison, Sharplink has staked a total of 864,840 Ether, representing its entire holdings, acquired at an average price of $3,609 per token. Meanwhile, more institutions are entering the Ether staking arena, including investment banking giant Morgan Stanley, which has filed to launch a spot Ether exchange-traded fund to capture additional staking yield. The increasing participation of institutions in cryptocurrency staking indicates a shift from a niche decentralized finance (DeFi) experiment to a yield-generating strategy employed by corporations. This trend underscores the growing acceptance and normalization of crypto staking yields among institutional investors, as they seek to capitalize on the potential returns offered by these digital assets.

According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum (ETH) crossed the 3,100 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,103.360107 USDT, with 0.67% decrease in 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Ethereum's price surpasses $3,274, the cumulative short liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.382 billion. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,963, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on these exchanges could amount to $1.115 billion.

According to Odaily, the 172nd Ethereum Consensus Layer Core Developers Meeting (ACDC) focused on several significant updates. The successful activation of BPO2 was a key topic, along with the increase of Blob Target to 14 and Limit to 21. Additionally, EIP-8070, known as Sparse Blob Pool, was confirmed to be included in Glamsterdam. The proposal process for Hegota headlines has commenced, with a deadline set for February 5.

Key TakeawaysEthereum price falls about 2.3% to near $3,100, underperforming the broader crypto marketRegulatory pressure from California law raises compliance and liquidity concernsTechnical resistance near $3,150–$3,200 caps short-term upsideRegulatory Developments Add PressureEthereum came under pressure after California's bill of SB 822, classifying dormant ETH held by custodians as unclaimed property, came into effect at the start of this year.The rule introduces new compliance obligations for exchanges and custodial platforms, raising operational costs.For markets, this creates short-term uncertainty around liquidity and access, especially for institutional participants.Concerns are growing that similar state-level actions could fragment U.S. crypto regulation, weighing on institutional interest.Market-Wide Caution Hits ETH PriceBroader crypto conditions remain cautious.Spot trading volumes dropped 18.93% in the past 24 hours, signaling reduced conviction across digital assets.Bitcoin ETFs recorded $243M in net outflows, reinforcing a profit-taking narrative after strong year-to-date gains.With ETH showing a 0.95 correlation to Bitcoin, the pullback amplified Ethereum’s downside move.Technical Resistance Limits UpsideFrom a technical standpoint, ETH failed to hold above the 7-day moving average near $3,154, triggering renewed selling pressure.The RSI around 57 indicates bullish momentum is cooling but not yet exhausted.Short-term averages cluster between $3,030 and $3,120, while longer-term resistance remains firm near $3,300–$3,350.Low turnover, estimated near 6.3% of market cap, suggests thin liquidity, magnifying price swings.Institutional And Whale Signals DivergeDespite near-term weakness, whale activity remains notable.BitMine Immersion Technologies added $105M in ETH, bringing its total holdings to about 4.07 million ETH, or 3.36% of supply.On-chain data also shows smaller whale wallets accumulating modestly, while some smart money trimmed exposure.This divergence reflects mixed confidence, with long-term accumulation offset by short-term caution.ETH Outlook: Key Levels to WatchThe near-term Ethereum forecast hinges on whether ETH can hold support near the 30-day SMA around $3,040.A sustained break below this zone could open room for deeper consolidation.On the upside, reclaiming $3,150 and then $3,200 would signal renewed strength.

On Jan 08, 2026, 15:21 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 3,100 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,102.689941 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.50% decrease in 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, institutional digital asset brokerage FalconX's subsidiary, 21Shares, has announced a distribution of staking rewards to holders of its Ethereum exchange-traded fund, 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH). Under the current distribution plan, TETH shareholders will receive $0.010378 per share. The distribution is scheduled for January 9, 2026. Previously, it was reported that Grayscale also announced a distribution of Ethereum staking rewards to ETHE holders, with each share receiving $0.083178.

According to BlockBeats, on January 8, data from validatorqueue indicates that the amount of ETH queued for staking in the Ethereum network has risen to 1,664,453. This increase is largely attributed to BitMine's recent decision to stake a significant portion of its ETH holdings. The estimated activation delay for these queued ETH is approximately 28 days and 22 hours. In contrast, the number of ETH in the exit queue of the Ethereum PoS network is only 32, with an estimated exit wait time of about one minute.

According to PANews, the address 'pension-usdt.eth' has closed its leveraged Ethereum short position, securing a profit of $2.75 million. As of now, the total profit accumulated by this address amounts to $22.3 million.