Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pushed back against calls for the Ethereum Foundation to take a more active role in defending ETH’s price, marketing the network, and competing more directly with faster blockchains. The comments come during a difficult period for Ethereum. ETH is trading near $2,094, more than 50% below its all-time high of almost $5,000 reached in August 2025. The decline has increased pressure on the Foundation from investors and some ecosystem voices who want clearer support for token value, stronger messaging, and a more aggressive growth strategy. The criticism has also intensified after ... (full story)