Ethereum

24h change: -2.51%. From $2,636.40 to $2,570.16.

• Ethereum developers confirmed the Glamsterdam upgrade will activate on the Sepolia testnet on October 6, 2026, at 13:53 UTC. This major upgrade aims to nearly triple the block gas limit from 60 million to 200 million and introduce enshrined proposer-builder separation to improve network scalability and decentralization. The mainnet deployment is targeted for Q4 2026, though no specific date has been confirmed. Developers have raised concerns about potential disruptions from fake builders during testnet operations.
• Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $144 million in net inflows on September 18, 2026, marking the second-highest daily inflow of the month and led by BlackRock. Ethereum ETF products recorded approximately $324 million in total September inflows through mid-month, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs over the same period despite holding only about one-sixth of the assets. Analysts attribute the stronger demand to traders using spot ETH ETF positions as collateral for CME futures strategies designed to generate yield.
• Ethereum surpassed $2,630 on September 19, 2026, reaching its highest price since January as whale activity increased significantly. The number of non-empty Ethereum wallets climbed to a record 207.17 million addresses, indicating expanding network participation. On-chain data shows over 40 million ETH is now staked, while Ethereum DeFi protocols hold approximately $50 billion in total value locked. Technical indicators showed the 4-hour RSI entering overbought territory above 71, suggesting strong short-term momentum.

24h change: +5.13%. From $2,514.56 to $2,643.49.

• Ethereum developers confirmed that the Glamsterdam upgrade will activate on the Sepolia testnet on October 6, with a tentative Hoodi test following on October 27. The upgrade includes enshrined proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists, and capacity increases that push testnet block gas limits toward 200 million without losing finality. This prepares Ethereum's base layer for higher throughput and reduced congestion after recent upgrades like Fusaka. Developers have warned of testnet-specific risks from fake builders exploiting free test ETH to disrupt block auctions.
• Ethereum rose more than 5 percent in 24 hours to trade near $2,625, pushing its market capitalization to around $320 billion. Corporate treasury activity remains strong, with firms like Bitmine continuing to accumulate large amounts of ETH as part of long-term holdings that now approach 5 percent of total supply. This price action coincides with broader market recovery and ongoing ETF flows. Analysts point to network upgrades and traditional finance adoption as factors supporting recent momentum.
• Ethereum Institutional has backed EIP-8198 to reduce block times from 12 to 10 seconds as part of the planned Hegotá upgrade targeted for 2027. This proposal aims to improve user experience and network efficiency following Glamsterdam. Developers continue narrowing the scope of Hegotá around must-ship items like FOCIL for censorship resistance and frame transactions. These changes build on recent upgrades and reflect ongoing efforts to balance scalability, security, and decentralization.

24h change: +3.06%. From $2,395.23 to $2,468.61.

• Ethereum developers confirmed the Glamsterdam upgrade will deploy to the Sepolia testnet on October 6 after successfully completing Devnet-11. The upgrade combines execution and consensus changes to support a 200 million gas limit, enshrined proposer-builder separation, and block-level access lists for parallel transaction processing. This is expected to triple base layer capacity and cut many transaction fees substantially. The changes prepare Ethereum for greater on-chain activity while maintaining security.
• Core developers have warned that malicious actors could use free testnet ETH and temporary builder identities to win block auctions on Sepolia and then withhold payloads, potentially stalling the testnet. This risk is isolated to testing environments and does not impact mainnet funds. The warning comes as the team locks in the October 6 Sepolia date and September 29 client release deadline. Successful testnet runs will inform the mainnet timeline for the upgrade in Q4 2026.
• Ethereum's base layer processed a record 203.9 million transactions in Q2 2026 while average throughput reached an all-time high of 25.9 transactions per second. Staking participation hit 32 percent of supply and addresses holding ETH reached 312 million. Fees and ETH burned also rose even as some user activity metrics showed divergence. These metrics highlight growing network usage alongside preparations for further scaling via Glamsterdam.

24h change: +1.22%. From $2,401.42 to $2,430.61.

• Multiple builders can now contribute transactions to a single block through an additive process that extends the existing proposer-builder separation model. Early data after the September 16 activation shows roughly 3% of blocks using the approach with thousands of additional transactions included. The change aims to reduce reliance on single builders, improve block fullness and censorship resistance without altering core protocol rules. It represents a practical step toward more efficient and decentralized block production on Ethereum.
• The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points in a unanimous decision, its first hike since 2023. The U.S. Senate also failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, triggering short-term selling pressure across crypto. Ethereum rebounded from near $2,370 and has shown resilience with net exchange outflows and short liquidations outpacing longs in recent hours. Analysts note buyer control returning in spot and futures markets despite the macro events.
• BitMine Immersion Technologies added another 27,180 ETH in the past week, bringing its treasury to approximately 5.956 million ETH or 4.9% of total supply. The corporate buyer continues steady purchases as an Ethereum treasury strategy. This institutional demand coincides with broader whale accumulation on dips and comes as advisers highlight potential catalysts including a rising ETH-BTC ratio and tokenized asset growth. ETH staking within the treasury also generates significant annualized yield.

24h change: -3.00%. From $2,474.46 to $2,400.35.

• The Ethereum Foundation reviewed 62 proposals and designated EIP-7805 (FOCIL) for fork-choice enforced inclusion lists and EIP-8141 (Frame Transactions) as must-ship items for the Hegotá upgrade. FOCIL aims to strengthen censorship resistance by allowing validators to enforce transaction inclusion without relying solely on block builders. Frame Transactions would enable native account abstraction features, including the ability to pay network fees in stablecoins like USDC. An Ethereum Foundation Reddit AMA on these priorities is scheduled for September 16, 2026. The upgrade is expected in late 2026 or 2027 following Glamsterdam.
• Consensys Software Inc. will separate into two independent companies by the end of 2026. One entity will rebrand as MetaMask and focus on consumer self-custodial finance under Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO. The other will retain the Consensys name, led by Mike Kriak as CEO, and concentrate on Ethereum protocol development, clients like Besu and Teku, the Linea network, and institutional blockchain infrastructure for tokenization and stablecoins. The move reflects differing growth trajectories between consumer and institutional opportunities.
• Ethereum traded near $2,400 on September 16 after declining approximately 3.5 percent in the last 24 hours. The price action followed the failure of the Clarity Act in a procedural Senate vote on September 15, which triggered a broader market sell-off. Despite the short-term pullback, Ethereum has gained over 26 percent in the past 30 days. On-chain metrics show daily active addresses around 542,000, stablecoin supply exceeding $162 billion, and daily transaction fees near $446,000.