Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum surges 3.2% in 24 hours to $2,067.68, marking the strongest daily gain among the top three cryptocurrencies, outpacing Bitcoin’s 1.2% rise and Tether’s negligible shift. This spike is fueled by renewed DeFi activity ahead of the Pectra upgrade, a protocol enhancement expected to boost scalability by 40%. The 3.2% jump also exceeds the 0.6% daily gain of BNB (rank 4), positioning Ethereum as the top performer today. However, weekly data is not yet available; if history holds, such daily surges often lead to a 2-3% pullback within 5 days. Investors are watching for a breakout above the $2,100 resistance, a level that has capped prices twice this month.