Ethereum (ETH)
The leading smart-contract platform and second-largest coin.
ETH Live priceWhat is Ethereum
Ethereum is the largest smart-contract blockchain, the platform behind most decentralised apps, tokens, stablecoins and NFTs. Where Bitcoin is mainly digital money, Ethereum is closer to a global computer that anyone can build on.
Its coin, Ether (ETH), is the fuel of the network: every transaction and app interaction is paid for in ETH. That built-in demand, plus its move to an energy-efficient proof-of-stake system, sets Ethereum apart from most coins.
ETH is the second-biggest cryptocurrency by value and one of the most actively traded assets in the world. It tends to move with Bitcoin but has its own drivers tied to how heavily the network is used and to major upgrades.
- Asset type
- Smart-contract platform
- Ticker
- ETH
- Launched
- 2015
- Consensus
- Proof of Stake
- Market
- Open 24/7
Technical view
A live read of momentum and trend across timeframes.
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What moves Ethereum
Network usage
More apps, transactions and stablecoins running on Ethereum mean more demand for ETH to power them.
Protocol upgrades
Major changes to fees and supply can shift both the economics and the sentiment around ETH.
Crypto risk appetite
As the leading altcoin, ETH rises and falls with the broader appetite for crypto.
Staking and supply
ETH locked for staking reduces circulating supply, which can support the price.
How to trade it on Chasse
You never place an order. Deploy a Chasse strategy and it trades this market for you, automatically, with a stop-loss and take-profit on every position. Which strategies you can run depends on your tier.
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Ethereum, answered
What is Ethereum used for?
Ethereum powers smart contracts, tokens, stablecoins and decentralised apps; ETH is the coin that pays for all of it.
Can I trade Ethereum on Chasse?
Yes, ETH is a core market for our crypto strategies, traded automatically. Chasse is currently a simulated demo.
How is ETH different from Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is mainly a store of value; Ethereum is a platform for applications, so ETH has extra demand drivers from network activity.
What is proof of stake?
It is the energy-efficient system Ethereum uses to secure the network, where holders stake ETH instead of mining.
Is Ethereum volatile?
Yes. ETH can move sharply, which is why strategies apply stop-losses and position sizing on every trade.
