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Ethereum Crashes Below $2,000 as Nvidia Shock Hits Crypto

Ethereum Just Lost $2,000 — And the Dip Buyers Are Betting on Something Bigger Co-produced by Daniel Aharonoff and DigitalDan As the chief editor of ethdan.me, I've watched Ethereum test the $2,000 line plenty of times. Usually it holds. Usually the buyers show up, the line bends, and the story ends with a bounce. Today was different. Ethereum didn't just test $2,000 — it lost it, falling to $1,996.52 in early U.S. trading on Thursday, November 12, 2026, its first trade below the psychological line since August 19. Some data feeds put the intraday low even lower, at $1,983.82. And here's the twist that makes this more than just another red day: the trigger didn't come from crypto at all. It came from Nvidia. The chip giant's CEO, Jensen Huang, resigned, AI stocks sold off hard, and Ethereum — the asset Wall Street keeps insisting is the "AI blockchain" — got dragged down with them. So now the market is split in a way I haven't seen in weeks. On one...

Solana vs. Ethereum: Decentralized Exchange Battle Unveiled

Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEXes) have recently made headlines by surpassing Ethereum exchanges in terms of 24-hour trading volume. The spike in Solana's trading volume, with $705 million compared to Ethereum's $698 million, highlights the growing competition between the two platforms. While Ethereum continues to lead in seven-day volume, Solana's ability to offer cheaper and faster transactions is putting significant pressure on Ethereum's dominance in the space. This recent surge in Solana's trading volume can be directly attributed to the impending launch of JUP, the official token of the Solana decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter.

Key Points:

  • Solana-based DEXes briefly surpassed Ethereum exchanges in 24-hour trading volume.
  • Solana recorded $705 million compared to Ethereum's $698 million.
  • Ethereum still maintains a lead in seven-day volume.
  • Solana's cheaper and faster transactions are challenging Ethereum's position.
  • The surge in Solana's trading volume is linked to the upcoming launch of JUP, the official token of Solana's DEX aggregator Jupiter.

The competition between Solana and Ethereum in the decentralized exchange space is intensifying, with Solana's performance in trading volume reflecting the increasing interest and adoption of the platform. As Solana continues to demonstrate its capabilities and advantages, it is clear that Ethereum is facing a formidable challenger in the realm of decentralized finance.

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