Ethereum Breaks $4,500 Barrier as Bitcoin Market Quietly Holds

The cryptocurrency market currently sits in neutral territory with the Fear and Greed Index hovering at 50. This equilibrium signals a period of potential price action as traders wait for significant shifts. Leading this shift is Ethereum (ETH), which has surged past $4,500 thanks to growing interest from whales and new DeFi applications. Meanwhile, XRP also shows signs of renewed activity, fueled by growing speculation around upcoming SEC decisions regarding its ETF filings.