Ethereum Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Rallies and Trilemma Claims Emerge

On Monday morning, cryptocurrencies presented a mixed picture: While Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cashsaw significant price gains, Litecoin experienced a slight decline. Ethereum and Ripple, on the other hand, also showed positive developments. In another exciting topic, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained that the blockchain trilemma has been solved, supported by innovative technologies.

Furthermore, ETH saw a significant increase in new holders following the Fusaka upgrade, indicating growing interest in the network. Read on to learn more about the latest developments and their impact on the crypto market.

Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Co. on Monday morning

Bitcoin’s price rose by 1.19 percent on Monday morning, reaching $92,475.22, up from $91,388.27 the previous day. Litecoin also saw a slight decline of 0.10 percent to $82.06, while Ethereum gained 0.64 percent to $3,159.53.

Particularly noteworthy is the 3.95 percent increase in the Bitcoin Cash price to $664.21, a significant rise compared to the previous day’s $638.99. Ripplealso gained ground and is now trading at $2.144, representing a 2.55 percent increase.

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum has solved the blockchain trilemma

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has stated that the blockchain trilemma, encompassing the challenges of decentralization, security, and scalability, has now been resolved. This is made possible by new technologies such as PeerDAS and zkEVMs, which significantly improve Ethereum’s data availability and scalability.

Buterin emphasizes that these technologies are not just theoretical concepts, but are already being implemented in practice. He anticipates that zkEVMs will be fully integrated into the ETH ecosystem by 2030, which could result in a significant improvement in network performance.

Ethereum: Number of new holders increased by 110 percent since December following the Fusaka upgrade

Following the Fusaka upgrade, the number of new ETH holders has increased by 110 percent, indicating rising network activity. Approximately 292,000 new addresses are created daily, suggesting growing interest in Ethereum.

Ethereum’s price is currently around $3,141 and could break out of a falling wedge in the near future, suggesting a potential price breakout. Analysts see a potential price target of $4,061 should buying power increase.

Ethereum: Next phase?

Vitalik Buterin has declared the blockchain trilemma solved, while at the same time institutional capital is returning to spot ETFs. On January 2nd, US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $174.43 million, signaling a clear change in direction.

On -chain data shows high activity on the Ethereum network, with a record 8.7 million newly deployed smart contracts in the fourth quarter of 2025. These developments indicate a growing use of applications based on the Ethereum blockchain.

“The technical situation of Ethereum is showing signs of recovery again.” – Börse Express
Summary: Ethereum is entering a new phase with increasing institutional investment and high network activity, indicating a positive market environment.

Editorial assessment

Recent developments in the crypto market, particularly the price gains of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, indicate growing interest in and confidence in digital currencies. The rise in the Bitcoin price to $92,475.22 and the positive performance of Ethereum and Ripple could suggest that investors are optimistic about the future. This could also be supported by the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies as an asset class.

Vitalik Buterin’s statement regarding the solution to the blockchain trilemma is of great importance, as it has the potential to significantly improve Ethereum’s scalability and security. The integration of new technologies like zkEVMs could not only boost network performance but also strengthen trust in Ethereum, which could positively impact its price.

The 110 percent increase in new Ethereum holders following the Fusaka upgrade demonstrates growing interest in Ethereum. This could lead to an imminent price breakout, which is of great interest to investors. Net inflows into spot ETFs and high activity on the Ethereum network are further indicators of a positive market environment and could attract institutional investors.

Overall, current trends point to a positive development in the crypto market, particularly for Ethereum, which is in a phase of growth and renewal. The combination of technological advancements and increasing user activity could lead to stabilization and potentially further price increases.

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