Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, traded above $2,700 on September 25. One reported hour saw ETH rise from $2,697 to $2,730 by 7:07 a.m. ET, a 1.21% gain that extended its 24-hour increase to nearly 3%. Short liquidations occurred on Binance, Bybit and OKX, although no specific news event or forecast was identified as the move's driver.