Ethereum

According to data from RWA.xyz, the Plume network now has over 263,000 real-world asset (RWA) holders, the highest user count among tracked blockchains. Ethereum, while still leading in RWA value with more than $15.4 billion and $26.43 billion in distributed asset value across the sector, counts just over 153,000 RWA holders and ranks behind both Plume and Solana. XRP Ledger, BNB Chain, Stellar and Polygon show mixed results, with relatively lower user numbers but in several cases sizeable RWA totals, and the broader RWA market represents $336.08 billion in value, mostly in stablecoins.

In 2026, traders are closely tracking BlackRock's new Ethereum ETF ETHB, which stakes 70–95% of its ETH and follows steady inflows into the firm's earlier product ETHA. Despite BlackRock moving nearly 100,000 ETH out of its wallet amid broader macro uncertainty, Ethereum has gained 8.63% this week and is holding above the $2k support level as whale accumulation rises and exchange reserves fall. With total staked ETH up by 452,000 this month and the ETH/BTC ratio near 0.30, some market participants believe a supply squeeze could be forming that might fuel Ethereum's next rally against Bitcoin.

BlackRock has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), a fund that stakes between 70% and 95% of its ETH holdings while keeping a small liquidity buffer. The ETF aims for roughly 3% annual staking yield, pays rewards out monthly in cash, charges a 0.25% sponsor fee temporarily reduced to 0.12%, and takes an 18% share of staking rewards, exchanging higher net yield for ease of access and institutional-style product structure.

On Friday, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute, which received Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens from him in 2021 that were later cashed out for around $500 million. He explained that the group’s focus shifted from a wide agenda on existential risks to cultural and political advocacy around AI, and he criticized proposals that rely on safeguards in biosynthesis tools and AI models as too fragile. Buterin added that he had expected the institute to liquidate no more than $10–25 million worth of the SHIB instead of the much larger amount it ultimately realized.

On 13 March 2026, the crypto market's total value reached about $2.43 trillion, up 2.39% over the previous day, while Bitcoin traded near $71,484 with a $1.43 trillion market cap. Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Hyperliquid showed varied daily and weekly performance, as sentiment indicators like a Fear & Greed reading of 15 and an Altcoin Season Index of 40 pointed to ongoing caution and Bitcoin-led dominance.

Ethereum is climbing sharply, with its price up 4.40% to $2,144.82 while XRP lags with a smaller 2.48% rise to $1.4. On March 12, spot Ethereum ETFs drew $72.36 million in net inflows, surpassing the $53.86 million flowing into spot Bitcoin ETFs and marking multi-day streaks of positive demand for both assets. Bitcoin remains near $72,000, where on-chain data indicates an active but still moderate accumulation zone between $62,000 and $72,000.

On March 13, the market review covers Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, Binance Coin and HYPE, all trading around important support and resistance zones. ETH is holding above $2,000 while eyeing $2,400 and $2,800, and XRP is defending $1.4 with $1.6 as key resistance. Cardano is consolidating between $0.24 and $0.28, BNB is rising from $580 toward $690, and HYPE has rallied from near $20 to challenge the $40–$42 area.

Ethereum has extended its rebound after moving above $1,980 and then clearing resistance near $2,020 and $2,080. The ETH price is now trading over $2,050 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average, with buyers watching resistance around $2,135, $2,150, and $2,220 for a possible push toward $2,250 or higher. If it fails to break $2,135–$2,150, the price risks a pullback toward $2,080, $2,050, and potentially the $2,000–$1,920 support zone.

On Thursday, Anchorage Digital announced an integration with Puffer Finance that lets institutional clients restake Ether held in Anchorage custody. Institutions can receive Puffer's liquid restaking token pufETH, keep assets within Anchorage's governance framework and earn both staking and restaking rewards without operating validators themselves.

On March 12, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his observations from the Real World Crypto conference about how developers are using blockchains. He pointed to public bulletin boards, payment systems, and smart contracts as key real-world applications that can benefit from Ethereum’s low Layer 1 gas fees and scaling roadmap. He argued that these conditions may place the crypto industry close to a new wave of real-world adoption.