Ethereum

24h change: -0.98%. From $2,331.25 to $2,308.34.

• Ethereum Foundation announced the postponement of the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet that had been set to activate on October 26, 2026 at 17:42:48 UTC. Core developers are reviewing EIP-8037 and related gas accounting changes after ChainSecurity identified 13 real-world smart contract examples that could behave differently under the new rules during out-of-gas scenarios. The delay also removes the planned increase of Hoodi's gas limit to 200 million. No new activation date has been scheduled for Hoodi or mainnet, prioritizing security and compatibility over the prior timeline.
• US spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded net outflows exceeding $1 billion so far in October 2026, the largest monthly outflow of the year. BlackRock's ETHA accounted for the majority of the withdrawals amid persistent selling pressure. This has coincided with ETH's recent price declines. Outflows reversed much of September's gains and contrast with varying Bitcoin ETF flows during the same period.
• Ethereum staking has reached record levels with over 35% of supply staked. Lido activated its Community Staking Module allowing larger validators with a 32 ETH operator bond. This growth occurs alongside the upgrade delay and ETF outflows. Developers and the community continue focusing on validator diversity and ecosystem tools.

24h change: -0.86%. From $2,349.31 to $2,329.22.

• Ethereum core developers decided to delay the Glamsterdam activation on the Hoodi testnet that was scheduled for October 26, 2026. The move follows a review of EIP-8037 and related gas repricing changes that could alter how some deployed smart contracts handle failed transactions or gas assumptions. Security researchers at ChainSecurity identified 13 real-world contract examples potentially affected, raising concerns about insufficient gas griefing. This cautious approach prioritizes compatibility and security before advancing features like enshrined proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists, and support for higher gas limits aimed at improving scalability.
• Ethereum experienced one of its largest daily net exchange withdrawals in over four months, with approximately 170,000 ETH leaving centralized platforms. This occurred alongside more than $1 billion in net outflows from U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs through late October. These flows reflect mixed signals with some holders moving assets to self-custody while institutional products see redemptions. The developments come as gas fees remain near multi-year lows and layer-2 activity continues to grow.
• Staking on Ethereum has reached record levels with a significant portion of supply locked. DeFi TVL remains around $49 billion while average gas prices stay very low, often under 1 gwei for simple transactions. Layer-2 networks continue expanding transaction volume, helping distribute activity away from the mainnet. These metrics highlight ongoing utility and development even as the native token price faces downward pressure over recent weeks and months.

24h change: -2.08%. From $2,389.83 to $2,340.09.

• Ethereum developers postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after ChainSecurity identified risks in how new gas accounting rules interact with deployed smart contracts. The changes could affect error handling for failed calls or permanently record certain operations in some cases. No new activation date has been set, though the upgrade previously activated on Sepolia. This review ensures compatibility and security before any mainnet deployment. The decision reflects Ethereum's careful approach to protocol upgrades that aim to improve scaling, gas pricing, and proposer-builder separation.
• JPMorgan launched its JPM Coin deposit token on Ethereum, allowing institutional clients to transfer USD on the public blockchain. The move brings traditional finance infrastructure onto Ethereum alongside existing support on other networks. Early analysis showed zero initial supply and limited on-chain activity immediately after launch. It represents continued institutional adoption of Ethereum for settlement and transfer use cases.

24h change: -0.75%. From $2,405.06 to $2,386.91.

• The Ethereum Foundation postponed the Glamsterdam activation on the Hoodi testnet that had been set for October 26 2026 at epoch 132352. ChainSecurity identified risks related to EIP-8037 gas accounting modifications and their potential impact on how existing mainnet smart contracts handle failed transactions or gas limits. The upgrade includes enshrined proposer-builder separation block-level access lists and revised gas pricing to support better L1 scaling. Developers are prioritizing security and compatibility with no new testnet or mainnet date announced yet.
• JPMorgan has made its JPM Coin deposit token available on Ethereum for approved institutional clients enabling fast 24/7 peer-to-peer transfers of dollar deposits. The token which represents actual deposits at the bank was first launched on Base in 2025 and now extends across the EVM ecosystem. This development reflects growing institutional comfort with public Ethereum infrastructure for settlement collateral and liquidity alongside tokenized assets. Kinexys by JPMorgan has processed trillions in cumulative transaction volume.
• U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $110.5 million on October 22 with most funds seeing withdrawals. This continues a pattern of mixed flows even as Ethereum maintains significant on-chain activity including record staking levels near 36 percent of supply. ETH price has declined roughly 1 to 3 percent in the last 24 hours and over 13 percent in the past month trading well below its 2025 all-time high. Market observers are watching how these flows interact with upcoming protocol developments.

24h change: -2.59%. From $2,469.46 to $2,405.49.

• The Glamsterdam upgrade is set to activate on the Hoodi testnet at epoch 132352 on October 26 2026 with the gas limit increasing to 200 million. This follows successful activation on Sepolia on October 6 and introduces enshrined proposer-builder separation to reduce reliance on external middleware, block-level access lists to enable more efficient parallel transaction processing, and gas repricing that better accounts for execution costs and state growth. The changes prepare Ethereum for its largest throughput increase since launch though mainnet timing remains undecided. This technical progress continues despite recent price consolidation.
• Ethereum is trading around $2430 to $2445 with a market capitalization of approximately $298 billion and 24-hour volume near $14 billion. The asset is up roughly 3 percent over the past week but down about 11 percent over the past month and 37 percent over the past year while remaining more than 50 percent below its all-time high near $4950 from August 2025. Market attention has centered on testnet progress for the Glamsterdam upgrade and institutional activity including spot ETF flows. Network fundamentals such as staking participation and developer activity remain strong.