Ethereum Updates: AI Bets on Crypto—Ethereum Rises While the Industry Sheds Underperformers
- Ethereum (ETH) rose 1.67% to $4,132.56, extending its five-day gain and nearing key resistance at $4,200 amid renewed institutional interest and speculative trading. - AI-driven trading saw DeepSeek achieve a 7.2% ETH return using machine learning, while Alibaba's Qwen 3 faced a 15% loss, highlighting AI's mixed impact in crypto markets. - BigBear.ai surged 79.5% on defense AI contracts, contrasting C3.ai's 12.3% decline and $228.6M loss, as analysts predict a sector "pruning" favoring scalable, complian
Ethereum (ETH) saw a modest increase on Friday, climbing 1.67% to reach $4,132.56. This marks the cryptocurrency’s fifth consecutive day of gains and its most robust showing since late September 2025, according to a
This movement mirrors a broader sense of optimism across digital assets, with Ether posting a 23.55% increase so far this year, despite having fallen 16.60% from its record high of $4,955.23, as noted in the Morningstar report.
The latest AI Coin Trading Competition highlighted the expanding role of artificial intelligence in crypto trading. DeepSeek, an AI company from China, retained its championship with a 7.2% gain on its ETH holdings, utilizing machine learning to refine trade execution. In contrast, Alibaba’s Qwen 3 experienced a 15% loss, illustrating the difficulties of deploying advanced AI in fast-paced trading scenarios.
Artificial intelligence is also transforming the wider financial sector. BigBear.ai (BBAI), which specializes in defense-related AI solutions, has seen its share price jump 79.5% over the past six months, outperforming competitors like C3.ai (AI), which dropped 12.3%, according to a
The short-term forecast for Ethereum is uncertain. The CoinDesk 5 Index, which tracks leading cryptocurrencies, edged up 0.4% to 1,953.72, but the 24-hour chart revealed price fluctuations between $3,876 and $3,957. Surpassing $4,000 could revive bullish enthusiasm, while falling below $3,930 would likely bring the $3,870–$3,880 support range into play, according to technical analysis.
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