Follow Cointelegraph host and analyst Benton Yaun along with resident market experts Jordan Finneseth and Marcel Pechman. Here’s what to expect in this week’s market news breakdown:

• Bitcoin (BTC) is headed for the $ 50,000 target again. Is this the last hurdle before all-time highs are within reach?
• The Solana network suffered from a surge in transaction volume while Ethereum avoided a malicious attack. What does this mean for the future of decentralized finance or DeFi?
• After Cardano finally launched smart contracts, ADA’s price fell 10%. Is this a classic case of “selling the news”?

Next, Pechman and Finneseth expertly delve into the key factors driving the market. Join Pechman on a journey through the history of Ethereum. There are a few facts that can show what Ethereum really is. Then Finneseth takes a closer look at alternative next-generation blockchain protocols that are starting to take hold in the market.

Next, Cointelegraph experts identify two altcoins that are getting noticed this week, Avalanche’s AVAX and Horizen’s ZEN, using insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders looking to stay ahead of the market.

Finally, take part in an exclusive guest interview with veteran trader Charlie Burton, co-founder of Ezeetrader. The interview covers the latest market moves, trading insights and analysis of the biggest cryptocurrencies!

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