Data: If ETH drops below $1,865, the total long liquidation strength on major CEXs will reach $867 million.

Ethereum is approaching a key level, but it’s hiding strong signals! Active addresses are nearing their all-time high, while funds continue to leave trading platforms

In April 2026, the price of Ethereum fell under the influence of geopolitical pressure, but on-chain data performed well and network activity was high. User preference for self-custody increased, and the DEX market share rose. Analysts say the market has not seen panic selling; whether the price will reverse in the future still depends on the external environment.

Has the logic for the next bull market changed? Clem Chambers warns: the crypto market will move on from the “coin-flipping era”

Clem Chambers指出 that in the future, the crypto market will no longer rely solely on token hype, but will shift toward real applications and long-term value creation. The market is moving toward tokenized assets and stablecoins, with attention on the ability of blockchain technology to deliver real-world implementation. Although speculation will still dominate in the short term, projects that truly have use value will become the core driving force for the future.

Australia’s new crypto regulations are now in effect! Mandatory license oversight is on the way, and crypto exchanges face a life-or-death split

In 2026, Australia will pass new regulations for crypto assets, bringing digital asset platforms under financial oversight, requiring them to apply for financial services licenses and comply with ASIC supervision. This marks a transition toward standardized management in the crypto industry, improving investor protection, but it also increases operating costs for smaller platforms and could lead to changes in the competitive landscape of the market.

Aave Launches V4 on Ethereum Mainnet With New Hub-and-Spoke Lending Design

Aave has launched V4 on Ethereum mainnet, introducing a hub-and-spoke architecture for shared liquidity. This redesign aims to improve efficiency by separating liquidity from risk, starting with a cautious rollout of limited hubs and assets.

Frictionless launch of privacy features for the privacy-preserving project zERC20

Gate News update. On April 2, the privacy-preserving project zERC20 launched its frictionless privacy feature. For new wallets connecting to zERC20, this will eliminate the initial gas fees. The new features include: receiving zAssets without gas fees, with transaction fees automatically deducted from your assets; and one-tap conversion of some zAssets into their native form

Ethereum daily active addresses reach 788,000, and network activity is approaching its all-time high

Gate News message: On April 2, according to data tracked by Santiment, on-chain network activity for Ethereum has recently risen significantly. The data shows that the number of Ethereum daily active addresses has reached 788,000, the number of new daily wallet addresses has reached 255,000, and overall activity is already approaching the all-time high record.