Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum trades at $2,093.74, rallying 3.6% in 24 hours — outpacing #1 Bitcoin's 2% gain. This marks its strongest short-term recovery among the top ten, reflecting renewed confidence in its DeFi and NFT ecosystem. With over $45 billion in total value locked across Ethereum-based protocols, it retains its runner-up position as the go-to platform for decentralized applications. The 3.6% bounce suggests traders view the recent dip as a buying opportunity.