#ETHBreakout3.5k Ethereum ( $ETH ): As the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum remains a cornerstone of decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi, and NFTs. Its Ethereum 2.0 upgrades have improved scalability and energy efficiency, reducing gas fees and increasing transaction speeds.

With a strong layer 2 ecosystem (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism), Ethereum continues to dominate smart contract platforms, making it one of the top altcoins for long-term investments.