The Merge

How will the Ethereum Merge affect Bitcoin? (MirageC/Getty Images)
Bitcoin After the Ethereum Merge: Experts Weigh In
The immediate impact of the Merge on Bitcoin will probably be minimal.
How will the Ethereum Merge affect Bitcoin? (MirageC/Getty Images)

“It will be telling about how much market power Chinese OG miners still have,” Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, said during an appearance on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV)
Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC
Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, weighs in on Ethereum’s upcoming Merge and what the seminal moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk...
“It will be telling about how much market power Chinese OG miners still have,” Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, said during an appearance on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV)

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3 Big Things the Merge Will Change About Ethereum
The network's shift to proof-of-stake has implications for the environment, fees and Ethereum as a "network state." But it won't change everything.
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Ether's funding rate slide, indicating a surge in the cost of holding short positions. (Arcane Research)
Merge-Focused Hedging Makes Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months
Some traders appear to hedge their ETH bullish exposure in case the Merge has any technical issues, driving the cost of holding bearish bets higher.
Ether's funding rate slide, indicating a surge in the cost of holding short positions. (Arcane Research)

"We want Ethereum to succeed. We want to see the Merge succeed," Raj Gokal said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV)
Solana Co-Founder Sees Upside From Ethereum’s Merge, Saga Web 3 Mobile
Raj Gokal, Solana Labs’ chief operating officer, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what the Merge could mean for Ethereum and how his company’s mobile phone will s...
"We want Ethereum to succeed. We want to see the Merge succeed," Raj Gokal said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV)

Ethereum's Merge upgrade may attract more institutional investors. (DAPSGDP/Pixabay)
Ethereum Blockchain’s Upgrade May Lead to Greater Institutional Adoption of Ether: Bank of America
Investors who are barred from buying tokens that run on proof-of-work systems may be able to buy ether after the blockchain switches to proof-of-stake, the bank said.
Ethereum's Merge upgrade may attract more institutional investors. (DAPSGDP/Pixabay)

Crypto winter may delay ether's anticipated post-Merge evolution as a deflationary asset (Pixabay)
Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says
While the Merge is likely to cause a reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset, low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect.
Crypto winter may delay ether's anticipated post-Merge evolution as a deflationary asset (Pixabay)

Lido's staked ether (stETH) token is trading at a 5% discount to ether's price. (Dune Analytics)
Staked Ether Price Discount Widens to Most Since June Ahead of Ethereum Merge
The discount in Lido's staked ether is widening, perhaps due to holders switching to ETH ahead of the Merge.
Lido's staked ether (stETH) token is trading at a 5% discount to ether's price. (Dune Analytics)

Ether has extended its rally ahead of the Merge. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Citi: Ether Extends Rally Ahead of the Merge Despite Bitcoin Weakness
There are key differences between previous upgrades to the Ethereum blockchain and now because, for the first time, digital assets are facing tightening financial conditions,...
Ether has extended its rally ahead of the Merge. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Investors seek to better understand the implications of the Merge. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Ether May Continue to Lose Momentum Until Merge Is Completed, BofA Says
Investors want more clarity around The Merge and its implications, the bank told clients in a research note.
Investors seek to better understand the implications of the Merge. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)