Ethereum Price Skyrockets as Vitalik Buterin Delivers Epic Bull Post, Literally

As a seasoned researcher who has closely followed the crypto market for years now, I must admit that the recent performance of Ethereum (ETH) has been somewhat underwhelming compared to its competitors like Bitcoin and Solana. The slow pace of growth this year is surprising, especially considering the launch of several Ethereum ETFs.


For Ethereum (ETH) bulls, this cycle isn’t particularly beneficial. Although there have been advancements, like the authorization and debut of various Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), the price performance of ETH compared to heavyweights such as Bitcoin and Solana has fallen short.

Towards the end of August, the value of the altcoin was under $2,600, marking an increase of just 14% from its starting point in the year. This might seem substantial for conventional financial markets, but it’s almost insignificant in the crypto world, particularly when considering that SOL had more than tripled its performance over the same timeframe.

Amid this conjecture, many Ethereum traders and enthusiasts raised concerns, which they addressed to the founder of the blockchain, Vitalik Buterin himself. 

Ethereum Price Skyrockets as Vitalik Buterin Delivers Epic Bull Post, Literally

Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in dissatisfaction within the community towards Buterin, as his focus on philosophical and abstract topics has intensified, whereas many are pressing for updates regarding Ethereum to boost the altcoin’s value instead.

“Ethereum is good”

It appears as if the persistent complaints were effective, as today, Buterin ended his silence and published what could be aptly called a ‘bullish post.’ In a self-described image using “stable diffusion 3 inpainting and GIMP,” he illustrated a bull standing on a rock with an “Ethereum is strong” sign.

As a seasoned crypto investor, I’ve been advised to share more insights about potential market upswings rather than delving too deeply into philosophy. With that in mind, let me present my perspective on Ethereum – here’s my bullish take!

I have been told that I need to “do less philosophizing and do more ethereum bullposting”. Hence, here is an ethereum bullpost, courtesy of stable diffusion 3 inpainting + gimp.

— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) August 21, 2024

Without a doubt, the price of Ethereum (ETH) soared dramatically at that very instant, increasing by 2.76% over the following half hour. However, what truly stood out was the flurry of responses from market participants.

There was a mix of enthusiasm and doubt, but it’s clear that an unanticipated decision by the head of Ethereum could spark activity in the altcoin market and divert focus from Bitcoin and Solana among market players.

Read More

2024-08-21 18:21