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Ethereum network saw a nine-fold increase in its smart contract deposits, but a descending channel continues to pressure the price.
Even though Ether (ETH) reached a $4,870 all-time high on Nov. 10, bulls have little reason to celebrate. The 290% gains year-to-date have been overshadowed by Dec.'s 18% price drop. Still, Ethereum's network value locked in smart contracts (TVL) increased nine-fold to $155 billion.
More here: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-drops-below-3-800-but-traders-are-unwilling-to-short-at-current-levels
Ethereum has proven its strong resiliency in the past and this temporary downpour will easily be forgotten in the next coming days when the excitement will be returning to the network. Though I hate the gas fees in the Eth network, there is no question that it remains the very king of smart contracts and will not easily be dislodged as the number two man to Bitcoin.