Ethereum (ETH) has returned above the $2,000 level, with a market capitalization of approximately $251.736 billion.

Gate News Bot Message, February 09. According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, ETH (Ethereum) is trading at $2085.76, up 0.04% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $2393.06 and a low of $1748.63. The 24-hour trading volume reached $19.923 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $251.736 billion, an increase of $99.1 million compared to yesterday.

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain network and software development platform driven by the cryptocurrency Ether (ETH). Ethereum is the secure, global foundation for the next generation of unstoppable applications.

The Ethereum network is open to everyone without any permission. It has no owner and is built and maintained by thousands of individuals, organizations, and users worldwide. ETH is the native cryptocurrency that powers the Ethereum network, used to pay transaction fees and secure the blockchain through staking. Beyond its technical role, ETH is an open, programmable digital currency used for global payments, as collateral for loans, and as a store of value independent of any central entity.

The Ethereum ecosystem supports various use cases including digital cash, decentralized finance (DeFi), privacy applications, and asset tokenization. Currently, DeFi has a locked value of about $11.1 billion, with ETH worth approximately $7.681 billion secured, and an average transaction cost of only $0.0014. Over the past 24 hours, there have been 20.6 million transactions.

Recent Important ETH News:

1️⃣ Institutional Optimism for Long-Term Development Standard Chartered Bank stated that 2026 will be a key period for Ethereum. This positive outlook reflects traditional financial institutions’ recognition of Ethereum’s long-term value potential, helping to boost market confidence and attention toward ETH.

2️⃣ Large Holder Selling Pressure Emerges Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin increased ETH sales when the price fell below $2000. This behavior may signal a market adjustment and exert short-term downward pressure on the price, explaining why ETH is currently trading around a relatively low level near $2085.

This message is not investment advice. Please be aware of market volatility risks when investing.