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Home»ETHEREUM NEWS»Ethereum’s reputation has taken a hit as a trading veteran labels it a ‘junk coin’.
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Ethereum’s reputation has taken a hit as a trading veteran labels it a ‘junk coin’.

By Crypto FlexsApril 6, 20243 Mins Read
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Ethereum’s reputation has taken a hit as a trading veteran labels it a ‘junk coin’.
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Recently, famous trader Peter Brandt voice Criticism has been aimed squarely at Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, in a blunt assessment, calling it a “junk coin.”

Ethereum faces criticism

Peter Brandt, known for his insight into financial markets, did not spare an attack when he criticized Ethereum, claiming that it lacks the essential characteristics needed for long-term success.

His remarks highlighted ETH’s weaknesses as a store of value and its difficulties with Layer 2 solutions and high gas costs, which he believes are factors in its inferiority compared to Bitcoin.

To support his claim, Brandt posted an Ethereum/Bitcoin price chart and a critique of ETH, showing the asset’s continued decline compared to Bitcoin over the past year.

Although I’m tired of talking about it $ETH Despite the pointless dedication of Etheridiots, it is a junk coin.
As a store of value it is junk. $BTC impersonator
That feature is also junk. L2 is difficult to handle and incurs exorbitant gas fees.
Of course, it will always attract “investors”. pic.twitter.com/7KAYMiwsnf

— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) April 4, 2024

While Brandt offered his criticism of ETH, other voices offered contrasting perspectives on Ethereum’s prospects.

In a notable defense of the asset, JP Morgan’s global market strategy team recently revealed why Ethereum may not be classified as a security, highlighting the network’s staking ecosystem’s shift toward greater decentralization.

This transition, evidenced by the reduction of Lido’s ETH stake, is seen as a positive development that could alleviate regulatory concerns and “strengthen” Ethereum’s case against security designation.

JP Morgan’s analysis highlights the pivotal “Hinman document” that shaped the SEC’s approach to digital tokens.

The document highlights the importance of network decentralization in determining whether a token qualifies as a security, and suggests that tokens on sufficiently decentralized networks may be exempt.

ETH price is moving sideways on the 4-hour chart. Source: ETH/USDT on TradingView.com

Community response to Brandt’s criticism

Interestingly, Brandt’s criticism of ETH evoked mixed reactions within the community. While some supported Brandt’s assessment, others vehemently opposed it and defended Ethereum. Among those supporting Brandt’s criticism was Blockstream CEO Adam Back.

Back highlighted the vulnerability of Ethereum, highlighting its vulnerability to serious hacks, fraud, and outrageous behavior, which amounts to over $1 billion per quarter. He highlighted the increasing complexity of Ethereum scripting, noting that increased complexity often leads to security vulnerabilities.

Don’t forget the cost of over $1 billion per quarter of hacks, “hacks” and rug pulls. It’s a seemingly insecure script, and its complexity makes things worse over time. And the eth in charge keeps adding complexity…

— Adam Baek (@adam3us) April 5, 2024

Meanwhile, another X user named Collin offered a contrasting perspective. Collin noted that Brandt’s criticism appears “biased” and “does not acknowledge ETH’s unique capabilities beyond Bitcoin.”

He argued that Ethereum’s programmability sets it apart, allowing for features and functionality that Bitcoin cannot replicate. Colin added:

And yes, it is. ETH’s fees are high. But Ethereum does *more* work than Bitcoin does per block. Additionally, BTC’s fees have been extremely high in the past (over $50 per transaction) and will *rise* again in the future (by intentional design). So, if you’re unhappy with high fees, you may want to take a closer look at Bitcoin’s future security roadmap. High fees are incurred. Big time. We’ll have to keep looking into this, Peter.

Featured image by Unsplash, chart by TradingView

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