Gate News Bot Message, December 18th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, ETH (Ethereum) is trading at $2823.18, down 4.33% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $3265.37 and a low of $2821.71. The 24-hour trading volume reached $26.083 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $340.744 billion, a decrease of $15.41 million from yesterday.
Ethereum is a leading platform for innovative applications and blockchain networks. The network is dedicated to creating a faster, safer, and more user-friendly experience. The Ethereum ecosystem covers multiple application areas including stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and social media. Currently, DeFi protocols lock in assets worth $14.05 billion, with staked funds protecting Ethereum reaching 105.