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Ethereum (ETH): News, Analysis & Educational Trade Ideas
Ethereum · latest OpenBook briefings, educational trade ideas and a plain-English guide to what moves this market.
What is Ethereum (ETH)?
Ethereum is a blockchain platform launched in 2015 that lets developers run programmable applications known as smart contracts. Its native token, ether (ETH), is used to pay transaction fees on the network and to stake.
In 2022 Ethereum switched from proof of work to proof of stake in an upgrade known as "the Merge", so the network is now secured by validators who stake ETH rather than by miners.
What drives Ethereum (ETH)
- Activity on the network, including decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins and tokenization.
- Staking and network upgrades.
- Regulation and ETF flows in major markets.
- Overall crypto sentiment, often led by bitcoin, and global liquidity.
Trading hours and sessions
Ether trades 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As with bitcoin, weekend liquidity can be thinner and price moves can be sharper.
Check live quotes on the OpenBook markets board. Hours shown in US Eastern Time (ET) and may shift around holidays and daylight-saving changes.
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Ethereum (ETH) FAQ
What is the difference between Ethereum and ether?
Ethereum is the blockchain network; ether (ETH) is its native token, used to pay fees and to stake.
What was "the Merge"?
The 2022 upgrade that moved Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake.
Can US residents buy ether?
Yes, through US-registered crypto exchanges and brokers or US-listed ether ETFs; rules can vary by state. Crypto CFDs are not available to US retail clients.
Are OpenBook Ethereum (ETH) trade ideas signals or investment advice?
No. OpenBook trade ideas are algorithmic, educational market ideas generated from public price data. They are not recommendations to buy or sell, do not consider your personal circumstances and are not investment advice. Some idea details are reserved for OpenBook Pro.