Crypto fans thought this would be ether’s big year. Then came the tariffs. - MarketWatch

1. Ether underperformed bitcoin, down 12.5% in a week amid tariff concerns. 2. Increased leverage around ether caused a sharper price decline than bitcoin. 3. Ether futures open interest grew, tripling levels from early November 2022. 4. Trump's administration may provide a more favorable environment for ether ETFs. 5. Current staking yields for ether stand at 3.2% annually.