Ethereum’s main blockchain has seen a sharp resurgence in activity, with daily active addresses now exceeding those of all major layer-2 networks. This shift comes amid significantly reduced gas fees, making transactions on the mainnet more accessible than in recent years. Ethereum Network Activity Trends Daily active addresses on Ethereum surged to approximately 1.3 million in mid-January before stabilizing near 945,000 addresses per day. This level of activity places the mainnet ahead of popular scaling networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. The increase followed a recent protocol upgrade that lowered transaction costs, encouraging renewed on-chain participation. Token Terminal said on Thursday;…
Author: Tristan Lodenberg
Tristan Lodenberg
Tristan Lodenberg is a crypto market analyst and blockchain researcher at Blockto.io, specializing in cryptocurrency market trends, on-chain data analysis, and digital asset investment strategies. He closely follows developments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, and the broader Web3 ecosystem, providing readers with data-driven insights and clear market perspectives. Tristan focuses on breaking down complex blockchain concepts into practical analysis that helps traders, investors, and enthusiasts better understand the rapidly evolving crypto market.
The fourth quarter of 2025 may have marked a potential bottom in the crypto bear market, according to recent analysis from Bitwise. Despite a poor performance in prices, the sector displayed strong underlying fundamentals, echoing the early 2023 rebound following the FTX collapse. Crypto assets like Bitcoin saw significant recoveries during similar periods, rising from lows in 2023 to record highs by 2025. Analysts note a divergence between price action and market fundamentals, often characteristic of the end of bear markets. In the report shared on Wednesday, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said ; Several positive trends emerged in Q4 2025: Ethereum…