Ethereum Dropped to $2,500 as Rate-Hike Fears Grip Markets

Ethereum slipped below $2,500 due to rate-hike fears, but its developer base, L2 ecosystem, and institutional interest remain strong.

Meanwhile, AlphaPepe's presale is gaining momentum, with Stage 20 nearing sellout at $0.02902, over $2.6 million raised, and more than 11,500 holders.

The bullish case for Ethereum is not dead, but timing is the problem; large caps need heavy inflows to reprice quickly.

AlphaSwap, tied to AlphaPepe's presale token, builds real-time whale and exploit alerts to help buyers avoid blind entries and spot momentum before it becomes obvious.