Ethereum News: ETH Price Surges Amid Anticipation of ETF Approvals, But Will It Outperform New AI Crypto FloppyPepe?

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as Ethereum (ETH) experiences a significant price surge due to anticipation of Ethereum ETF approvals. However, a new AI crypto, FloppyPepe (FPPE), is also attracting attention with impressive rally potential. Will ETH maintain its momentum or will FPPE steal the show?

Ethereum ETF Anticipation Drives ETH Price Surge

Ethereum (ETH) is currently experiencing a major rally due to anticipation of Ethereum ETF approvals. This move has caused a lot of speculation, pushing ETH closer to the $3500 mark as investors want to profit from this opportunity. Meanwhile, a new AI crypto, FloppyPepe (FPPE), is attracting attention with a 125x rally potential, potentially outperforming ETH in the coming months despite Ethereum ETF upgrades.

Will Ethereum Drop to $1,500? ETH Price Crashes 12%

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, is poised for a massive price drop due to a notable decline. On March 4, 2025, with a 12% price drop, Ether breached a crucial support level it had been holding since December 2023. Technical analysis suggests ETH appears bearish, having fallen below the $2,200 support level, clearing the path for further price decline.

How Developers Are Solving AI’s Financial Limitations with Blockchain

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, its integration with blockchain technology and robotics could open new possibilities for automation and finance. One of the limitations of AI, and by extension robots, is their inability to manage transactions autonomously. To address this, developers are now integrating AI with blockchain infrastructure, allowing AI agents to transact securely, manage digital assets, and execute smart contracts. At ETH Denver 2025, Decrypt spoke with industry experts from the Coinbase Developer Platform, AI and robotics developers OpenMind and Robonomics to explore how AI-powered humanoid robots and other systems leverage blockchain to function as independent economic agents.

Across Protocol Secures $41 Million in Token Sale

Across Protocol, a blockchain interoperability project, has raised $41 million in a token sale led by venture capital firm Paradigm. The investment will enable Across Protocol to build stronger connections between Ethereum and diverse Layer 2 networks, improving user experience across multiple blockchain platforms. Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Multicoin Capital, and angel investor Sina Habinian also participated in the round. Across Protocol has now boosted its total funding to $51M and processes $19B in total volume, with $1B recorded in January 2025. Additionally, ERC-7683, co-authored by Across, is now adopted by over 50 blockchain protocols.