Current Status (as of Dec 17, 2025)

The Ethereum network is currently in a "structural" phase, shifting from speculative growth to institutional infrastructure.

Price Action: ETH is currently trading around $2,950, down roughly 40% from its 2025 all-time high of $4,946 (achieved in August).

Fusaka Upgrade: Earlier this month (Dec 3), the Fusaka upgrade was activated. It introduced "PeerDAS," a technical improvement designed to significantly lower fees and increase data capacity for Layer 2 networks.

Market Sentiment: The market is currently in a state of "Extreme Fear" (Fear & Greed Index at 11), with ETH experiencing a recent 10% weekly decline alongside the broader crypto market.

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ETH

2,945.81

-0.23%