$ETH Hello! On May 9, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a significant increase in price and market activity. Here are some of the main updates:
Price:
The price of Ethereum saw a strong increase, with some sources indicating highs of over 20% in the last 24 hours.
In relation to the US dollar (ETH/USD), the price reached the range of $2,200 to $2,400.
In Brazilian reais (ETH/BRL), the price also showed a considerable increase, reaching approximately R$ 10,074.
This increase represents the largest gain in two days since the beginning of 2019.
News and Events:
One of the main factors driving this surge seems to be the optimism surrounding the Ethereum Pectra upgrade.
There has been a significant increase in institutional interest in purchasing ETH.
The trading volume of Ethereum also recorded an expressive increase.
The market capitalization of Ethereum approached $300 billion, maintaining its position as the second largest cryptocurrency.
B3 (Brazil, Stock, and Over-the-Counter) announced plans to launch Ethereum and Solana futures.
Traders who bet on the decline in Ethereum's price faced significant liquidations, the largest volume in two years.
Technical Analysis:
Technical analysts point to a strong positive momentum for Ethereum, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) trending upwards.
Some predict that, with the overcoming of important resistance levels, the next target for ETH/USD could be $3,000.
In summary, May 9, 2025, was marked by a strong appreciation of Ethereum, driven by positive news regarding the network upgrade and an increase in buying interest.