An Ethereum whale, after making $44.61 million in profits, opened a 4,000 ETH long position with 15x leverage at $2,264.1 per ETH, post closing a short position for $123,000 profits, indicating a significant market stance change.

A whale linked to Matrixport has opened a 44,000 ETH long position, valued at about $100 million, indicating strong bullish sentiment toward Ethereum, as reported by Lookonchain.

Cryptocurrency markets saw $272 million in liquidations in 24 hours, primarily affecting long positions. Ethereum led with $12.05 million in liquidations, impacting 162,676 traders. The largest single liquidation was $6.43 million on ETHUSDT.

Vitalik Buterin and Aya Miyaguchi will speak at the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Hub opening on April 21. The hub, Asia's first Ethereum-backed space, aims to connect Eastern and Western ecosystems with discussions on key topics like zero-knowledge proofs and AI.

Ethereum experienced its highest quarterly transaction volume in Q1 2026 with over 200 million transactions, marking 43% growth from the previous quarter. Layer 2 solutions and stablecoin usage drove this surge, indicating a utility-focused adoption trend.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin emphasized the transformative potential of AI for the cryptocurrency sector while cautioning against the risks of centralization among tech giants. He envisions AI-driven autonomous transactions on blockchain and highlights the convergence of traditional finance with DeFi.

Ethereum spot ETFs saw $127 million in net inflows on April 17, with Fidelity's FETH leading at $84.13 million, followed by BlackRock's ETHA and other notable contributions from Grayscale and 21Shares.

Foundation, a leading Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, is shutting down after a failed acquisition by Blackdove. Once a major hub for digital creators, its closure signals the decline of the NFT market since 2021, as many users shift to larger platforms like OpenSea.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $26 million in inflows on April 16, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $81 million. Ethereum ETFs also performed well, with BlackRock's ETHA gaining $30.51 million, highlighting ongoing institutional interest in crypto markets.

The Ethereum Foundation's ETH Rangers Program revealed a major security threat from North Korean operatives infiltrating Web3 companies. The investigation uncovered about 100 operatives, flagged 53 projects, and recovered over $5.8 million. The foundation urges improved hiring processes and global cooperation for enhanced security.