Ethereum is up $298.62 today or 7.84% to $4107.96

--Highest 5 p.m. level since May 11, 2021 when it traded at $4140.00

--Largest percentage increase since Oct. 1, 2021, when it gained 10.77%

--Up three consecutive days, up 11% over this period

--Up 38.18% month-to-date

--Up 455.82% year-to-date

--Down 0.77% from its all-time high of $4140.00 on May 11, 2021 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Up 939.33% from 52 weeks ago (Oct. 21, 2020), when it traded at $395.25

--Down 0.77% from its 52-week high of $4140.00 on May 11, 2021 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Up 971.60% from its 52-week low of $383.35 on Nov. 3, 2020 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Traded as high as 4135.43; highest intraday level since May 14, 2021 when it hit $4175.68

--Up 8.56% at today's intraday high; Largest intraday % increase since Oct. 1, 2021, when it was up as much as 11.54%

Source: Kraken, Dow Jones Market Data

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