New reports have revealed a massive exodus of Ethereum (ETH) tokens from various crypto exchanges. IntoTheBlock’s on-chain data shows that over $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum has been withdrawn from exchanges. This large-scale ETH outflow marks one of the largest in recent months, signaling a potential shift in investor behavior. Ethereum Exchanges See Massive Outflows IntoTheBlock, a crypto analytics platform, reported that over $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum was recently moved out of crypto exchanges. This large-scale transfer usually occurs when investors buy a cryptocurrency from an exchange and move it to their private wallets rather than storing it on the centralized exchange. Related Reading: Is Dogecoin’s 30% Decline A Chance To Buy On Discount? Here Is the Pertinent Level To Watch Considering the sheer amount of ETH involved, investors may be planning to hold onto their assets rather than sell them. Data for IntoTheBlock indicates that approximately 74% of ETH investors have been HODLing for over a year, highlighting a widespread trend amongst investors to retain their assets. The last time Ethereum exchanges experienced outflows at such a high level was in November 2024. At the time, Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) were the highlight of the market, experiencing massive gains following Donald Trump’s win in the United States (US) Presidential elections. In contrast, Ethereum saw less impressive gains, struggling to break through resistance levels to reach new highs. Given ETH’s current volatility and price fluctuations, it would not be surprising if investors decided to sell off their holdings to prevent potential losses. However, the reverse seems to be the case, as these investors are holding on to their assets, possibly banking on a possible price increase in the future. Confirming the massive ETH outflows from exchanges, CryptoQuant highlighted a decrease in overall selling pressure in the Ethereum market. The blockchain analytics platform disclosed that while inflows and outflows have increased slightly, net flows stay negative. IntoTheBlock also shows that inflows have increased by 43.07% over the past week, while outflows have surged by a whopping 57.35%. Ethereum’s large holder netflow remains negative, decreasing by 26.35% over the past week and 47.60% in the last 30 days. Interestingly, there have also been severe outflows from Ethereum Spot ETFs, with Wu Blockchain revealing that the total net outflow of these ETFs has increased to $68.47 million. Analyst Unveils Bearish Ethereum Price Prediction ‘More Crypto Online (MCO), a crypto community on X, has shared a bleak Ethereum price forecast, projecting a direct decline in line with the third wave of the Elliott Wave theory. According to the analyst, Ethereum will likely remain in its current consolidation phase through the weekend as its Wave 2 unfolds. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Unravels 157-Day Fractal Similar To Last Cycle, Why A Surge To $169,000 Is Possible The analyst has presented potential targets for the projected decline in Wave 3, with significant levels at 100%, 123.6%, and 138%. If Ethereum experiences a decline to these degrees, its price could crash to $2,841, $2,660, and $2,555, respectively. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
DeFi protocol Derive’s Head of Research, Dr. Sean Dawson, has provided a bullish prediction for the Ethereum price. He predicted that the second-largest crypto could rally to as high as $12,000 and explained how the Pectra upgrade could contribute to the parabolic rally. Ethereum To Reach $12,000 Thanks To Pectra Upgrade And Other Factors Dawson predicted that Ethereum could reach $12,000 by the end of the year thanks to the Pectra upgrade, Donald Trump’s presidency, increased adoption, and a surge in ETF inflows. According to the research analyst, this bullish case is possible if the Pectra upgrade is successful. The upgrade is meant to help scale the network and boost user experience. Related Reading: 70 Million DOGE Make Their Way To Binance Amid 10% Dogecoin Price Crash Given Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, Dawson is also confident that the US president-elect would create a regulatory-friendly environment, which would support further growth for Ethereum. For ETH to reach this $12,000 target, Dawson also said that Ethereum must witness broader adoption within the real-world assets (RWAs) industry. The network must also become a top player in emerging sectors such as DePIN and AI agents. The Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also have a role to play in ETH reaching this target. Dawson mentioned that there must be more significant inflows into these funds. He warned that the failure of these funds to attract institutional interest could lead to a bearish case for Ethereum. For the bearish case, the research analyst predicted that Ethereum could drop to as low as $2,000 due to a lack of inflows into the Spot ETH ETFs. He noted that this could happen if these funds lose ground to a successful Solana ETF launch. This undoubtedly remains a possibility, considering how Solana dominated last year in terms of network activity. Dawson warned that other layer-1 networks are challenging Ethereum’s market share, although he added that this may offer higher risk and reward opportunities. ETH Still Bullish Despite Recent Market Downtrend Crypto analysts have suggested that Ethereum still has a bullish outlook despite the recent market downtrend. In an X post, crypto analyst Moon Carl stated that despite the recent dump, ETH is still trading within a symmetrical triangle on the Daily timeframe. The analyst added that if the support holds, a breakout with a bullish target of $4,100 could be expected. Related Reading: XRP Price Eyes Bullish Flag Breakout That Could Put 50% Gains On The Board Crypto analyst The Cryptomist also charted a path for Ethereum to reach a new all-time high (ATH). She highlighted a large falling wedge, which was in play with symmetrical deviations. She added that ETH could retest the broken level, then reject to support and insert a 4-hour oversold bullish divergence and then bounce to a new ATH. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,300, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Fidelity Digital Assets, a subsidiary of global financial services firm Fidelity Investments, has released a new paper titled “2025 Look Ahead: Is it ‘too late’ to enter digital assets?” The publication dedicates significant attention to the ongoing competition between Ethereum and Solana. Authored by Max Wadington, the section “Ethereum Outlook” provides a close look at fundamental metrics, upcoming network upgrades, and the broader implications for investors heading into 2025. Solana Vs. Ethereum In 2025 In a notable excerpt comparing Solana and Ethereum, Wadington explains: “We think fundamentals are most important for long-term investors. With that said, Ethereum has strong developer activity, total value locked (TVL), and stablecoin supply. Comparatively, Solana’s revenue and TVL are improving at a faster rate than Ethereum’s and seem to have captured significant community mind share this past year.” One factor complicating Solana’s growth trajectory is the provenance of its revenue, which is significantly influenced by memecoin trading. Wadington notes that while “a similar argument could be made for Ethereum’s main use case being Uniswap,” the fundamentals of Ethereum “are slightly less dependent on speculation and may be less volatile over the long term.” Thus, neither platform is risk-free, but Ether’s broader utility may afford it more resilience in bear markets. Related Reading: Solana Back Above Weekly & Monthly Support Levels – Analyst Expects New ATH Despite this, short-term narratives and technical milestones could tip market sentiment in Solana’s favor in 2025. Specifically, Solana’s upcoming Firedancer upgrade “promises a substantial increase in transactions per second (TPS), which may directly enhance Solana’s value proposition.” Ethereum’s Prague/Electra upgrade, meanwhile, “is expected to generate less community hype as it does not significantly impact ether’s value proposition.” Another key differentiator is Ethereum’s presence in US based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a channel of accessibility that helps drive institutional and retail demand. However, Wadington highlights that this advantage “may disappear at some point under the Trump administration,” pending regulatory developments that “could either solidify Ether’s advantage in this area or completely remove it.” Related Reading: Solana Rally Stalls: Pullback To Key Support Signals Potential Correction Ultimately, Wadington suggests that fundamentals may reassert themselves over hype as the market progresses: “Although Solana appears to have more short-term tailwinds than Ether, its relative performance could provide significant upside for ether, similar to how Solana’s prior underperformance provided a substantial runway leading into 2024. As prices get extended throughout this bull market, investors will likely increasingly focus on fundamentals, which may sway them back into ether.” Has Ethereum Made A Misstep? Turning specifically to Ethereum, the paper delves into ongoing debates around Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap. In Wadington’s words: “The rollup-centric roadmap was designed to scale Ethereum while keeping the Layer 1 blockchain easy to run. However, since the Deneb-Cancun upgrade, there has been debate about this decision as Layer 1 fees have plummeted.” While lower fees might appear detrimental to direct revenue for Ether holders, Fidelity’s position is that the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term revenue drop. Wadington reiterates: “We continue to believe that revenue from the blob market is unlikely to offset the dramatic decrease in revenue created by the previous upgrade in the short term, yet it still carries long-term positive benefits through improved network effects.” In this view, Ethereum’s ecosystem stands to benefit from a mutualistic relationship with Layer 2s, which inherit Ethereum’s security and liquidity. The foundation’s priority, as Wadington writes, is ensuring “near-zero fees to keep Layer 2s within the Ethereum ecosystem.” This could foster more specialized Layer 2 projects in 2025, as developers customize entire tech stacks for niche use cases such as the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). At press time, Solana traded at $197. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Digital asset prices may still see substantial gains before the market corrects, the analyst said.
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Steno predicts Bitcoin at $150,000 and Ether at $8,000, setting the stage for an altcoin season in 2025.
Although Ethereum is currently up by about 46% from the starting point at the beginning of 2024, December has been underlined by a notable correction. This correction saw Ethereum declining noticeably from a $4,000 price point in the middle of the month, and it now finds itself consolidating below $3,400. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade recently shared a bullish outlook for Ethereum in light of this consolidation. Particularly, the analyst has projected a surge to $8,000 sometime in 2025. Historical Pattern Says Bullish Trajectory For Ethereum Trader Tardigrade, known for identifying long-term market trends, took to social media platform X to share insights into Ethereum’s price potential. According to technical analysis, the second-largest cryptocurrency is now in its final consolidation phase before commencing a strong leg upwards. This consolidation has made ETH’s previous all-time high look unsurmountable, especially as it has faced resistance at the $4,000 price level multiple times in the current market cycle. Despite this, according to Trader Tardigrade, Ethereum’s target of $8,000 remains unchanged. Related Reading: Legendary Analyst Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin Price Could Crash To $78,000, Here’s Why The foundation of Trader Tardigrade’s analysis lies in ETH’s weekly candlestick chart, where patterns from the previous market cycle between 2018 and 2021 provide a roadmap for its current trajectory. During that earlier cycle, Ethereum consolidated near the $500 mark for an extended period, and its then all-time high of $1,500 seemed out of reach. However, this consolidation was followed by an explosive rally in 2021 amidst a backdrop of inflows and interest in the broader cryptocurrency market. Trader Tardigrade sees parallels between that historical period and Ethereum’s ongoing price action in the 2021–2025 cycle. Therefore, the cryptocurrency’s current consolidation phase is building the necessary momentum for a similar rally, one that could ultimately push Ethereum to an unprecedented $8,000 price. ETH Long-Term Holders Await Renewed Rally To New All-Time Highs Reaching the $8,000 price target would see Ethereum trading at new highs and 64% above its current all-time high of $4,878. Although this outlook is based on parallels with the 2021 rally, factors that could push ETH in the current cycle are very different than they were back then. Ethereum’s rally in 2021 was bolstered by interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), dApps, and smart contracts, of which ETH was at the forefront. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price At $5: Analyzing Previous Trends And Why A 1,500% Rally Is Possible Recent market dynamics place factors such as institutional demand and inflows into Spot Ethereum ETFs as the major drivers of any projected Ethereum price rally at this point. Amidst this backdrop, on-chain data shows that Ethereum has attracted more long-term holders in 2024 compared to Bitcoin. As it stands, around 75% of ETH holders qualify as long-term holders, with many of them anticipating ETH’s move above $5,000 and beyond in 2025. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,354, and a move to $8,000 would represent a 140% increase from the current price level. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
As the crypto market prepares to close the year, the Ethereum price is showing strength against Bitcoin (BTC) as it aims for a mid-high timeframe reversal. A breakout above a critical resistance level could signal a potential shift in price action, paving the way for Ethereum’s dominance and potential rally in Q1 2025. Ethereum Price Poised For Breakout Against Bitcoin A crypto analyst, known as ‘Daan Crypto Trades,’ shared a price chart representing the ETH/BTC trading pair, providing a detailed analysis of the probability of a reversal and its impact on the strength of the altcoin market. According to the analyst’s X (formerly Twitter) post, the Ethereum price is attempting to form a higher low near the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level at 0.0337, signaling the start of a potential trend reversal against Bitcoin. Related Reading: El Salvador Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues, BTC Holdings Now At 6,000 The 0.786 Fibonacci level appears to act as a strong support zone, indicating a possible shift from bearish to bullish. Daan also disclosed that the 0.04 BTC level has emerged as a key resistance level that needs to be broken for further bullish momentum to occur. The analyst emphasized that a breakout above the 0.04 BTC level would confirm the mid-high timeframe trend reversal. If this happens, it could significantly weaken Bitcoin’s dominance and indicate an increased strength in altcoins, especially Ethereum. In the context of the ETH/BTC analysis, a mid-high timeframe reversal suggests that Ethereum could establish a bullish trend over the next few weeks to months. This timeframe is also used to assess broader trends rather than short-term price movements. Moving forward, Daan revealed that historically, the ETH/BTC trading pair have performed well during the first quarter of the year, aligning with seasonal trends that typically favor altcoins. If this historical pattern holds, the analyst believes that a breakout above the 0.04 Bitcoin level could lead to a significant rally for Ethereum and the altcoin market. Additionally, this projected rally is expected to occur in Q1 2025, resulting in a significant surge from the 0.040 BTC level to the 0.046 mark, as indicated by the analyst’s chart. Implications On The Altcoin Season If Ethereum breaks out of the 0.04 BTC level, it could mark the beginning of a bullish phase not just for the second-largest cryptocurrency but for the broader altcoin market. Historically, Ethereum’s market performance has acted as a measure of altcoin strength. Related Reading: XRP Price Prediction: Fibonacci And Elliott Wave Analysis Suggests $15 By May 2025 If Bitcoin’s dominance declines, it could trigger a surge of interest and demand from investors to altcoins. Currently, Bitcoin’s dominance is standing at 57.8%, still relatively high despite price declines and market volatility. For the altcoin season to fully kickstart, the market’s attention will need to shift from Bitcoin to alternative cryptocurrencies. A crypto analyst, identified as the ‘Crypto Rover’, disclosed in a recent post that Bitcoin’s dominance is experiencing a bearish retest and could potentially decline to 42%. If this occurs, the analyst asserts that it would be incredibly bullish for altcoins, potentially marking the start of the anticipated altcoin season. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The monthly record in ETF inflows was insufficient to lift Ether's price past the $3,500 resistance, which would trigger over $1 billion worth of leveraged short liquidations.
Historical data shows that the Ethereum price could enjoy huge gains in the first quarter of 2025. Based on this data, crypto analyst Kaduna predicted that the second-largest crypto by market cap could usher in the altcoin season at the start of the new year. Historical Performance Shows What To Expect From Ethereum Price CryptoRank data shows that the Ethereum price could enjoy positive monthly gains throughout the first quarter of 2025. This is based on historical trends that show that Ethereum enjoyed green monthly closes in Q1 of the 2017 and 2021 bull runs, the following years after the Bitcoin Halving. 2025 is expected to follow 2017 and 2021, as the Halving event occurred this year. Related Reading: Here Are The Major Bitcoin Support Levels To Watch As Bulls Push For $100,000 Again In 2017, the Ethereum price enjoyed gains of 34%, 47%, and 215% in January, February, and March, respectively. Meanwhile, in 2021, Ethereum recorded gains of 78%, 7%, and 35% in the first three months of the year. Therefore, ETH could replicate such massive gains in the first quarter of next year. Based on this historical trend, crypto analyst Kaduna suggested that this isn’t the time to bearish on the Ethereum price, as he advised market participants not to fumble their ETH bags. The analyst added that ETH will lead the altcoin season, possibly as it replicates the 2017 and 2021 Q1 performances next year. This historical trend provides a bullish outlook for the Ethereum price, which has underperformed this year compared to other major cryptocurrencies. Ethereum boasts a meager year-to-date (YTD) gain of around 47%. Moreover, the second-largest crypto has struggled to hold above the psychological $4,000 level and has come nowhere close to its current all-time high (ATH) of $4,800. However, it is worth mentioning that the Ethereum price hit its current ATH in 2021. As such, if ETH replicates its 2021 run in 2025, then it could easily reach a new ATH. ETH’s Time Will Come Crypto analyst Ted provided a bullish outlook for the Ethereum price, stating that ETH’s time will soon come. The analyst cited another data, which shows that the first quarter of 2025 will be huge for Ethereum. He noted that ETH and BTC’s dominance move inversely during a bull run. Currently, Bitcoin’s dominance is on the verge of a big leg down, which is why Ted is confident that ETH will soon pump to new highs. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Will Outperform Bitcoin And Ethereum, Reveals ‘Secret Under The Hood’ In line with this, Ted boldly predicted that the Ethereum price will reach $10,000 in 2025. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade also provided a bullish outlook for Ethereum. He stated that the crypto has completed the contracting triangle as a local bottom. His accompanying chart showed that ETH could rebound towards $4,000. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,380, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Beyond the $1.1 million unrealized profit, the trader earned over $680,000 worth of funding fees on his short position, ripe for liquidation above $4,750.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, has reached a significant milestone after its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $90 billion this month. This massive surge marks the highest TVL Ethereum has recorded since April 2022, igniting discussions about the likelihood of a huge price rally in the coming months. Ethereum TVL Hits New Milestone With $90 Billion Growth Data from DeFi TVL aggregator DefiLlama reveals that Ethereum’s TVL has surged past $90 billion, reaching its highest level since April 2022. This unexpected resurgence signifies a potential comeback for the altcoin giant, further solidifying its position at the forefront of the DeFi ecosystem. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Prediction: Inverse Head And Shoulders Pattern Says ETH Will Touch $12,000 A surging TVL generally signals an increased usage and adoption of Ethereum’s blockchain ecosystem. It reflects both interest and confidence from institutional and individual investors, underscoring a potential shift in market sentiment from bearish to bullish. The massive growth in Ethereum’s TVL has also sparked debates about its potential impacts on the altcoin’s price trajectory. Various analysts are speculating that this distinct milestone could trigger a price recovery for Ethereum, which has been experiencing a prolonged consolidation since its decline below $4,000. Commenting on Ethereum’s $90 billion TVL growth, crypto analyst ‘Bitcoin Buddha’ suggested that the top altcoin could be at the beginning of its next bull run, driven by market sentiment and steady bullish momentum. The analyst also cautions that not holding ETH could lead to regret, predicting an bullish altcoin season and an Ethereum bull run by 2025. Echoing this enthusiasm, a crypto member known as ‘CR’ emphasized that 2025 could be a pivotal year, as he anticipates a potential bull rally for Ethereum. The price of ETH is currently trading at $3,368, reflecting more than a 15% crash from its previous price high around the $4,000 mark. While Ethereum’s $90 billion TVL growth is a major development, DefiLlama has recorded a significant drop, with the TVL currently at $69.31 billion. Despite this decline, analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum’s future price prospects. Analysts Strong Bullish Stance On Ethereum Price Potential Various crypto community analysts are super bullish on Ethereum’s future outlook, projecting massive price rallies by 2025. According to crypto analyst Mags, Ethereum is gearing up for a massive price rally that could propel it to a new all-time high of $7,297. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Breaks Out Of Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Analyst Puts Target Above $0.37 Another analyst, known as ‘Mister Crypto,’ shares a similar bullish sentiment and projects that Ethereum could experience a price explosion by Q1 2025. This forecast is based on a historical trend, where Ethereum typically experiences a price rally after Bitcoin’s halving year. Mister Crypto has also highlighted a growing interest among whales, with these large-scale investors seemingly preparing for a bullish surge in Ethereum. The analyst reported that Ethereum whales are accumulating tokens exponentially, further strengthening the likelihood of a potential price pump. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ether ETFs surpassed $2.5B in inflows, signaling optimism despite a 10% price drop and resistance at $3,500. Institutions like VanEck predict a $6,000 cycle top for Ether price during 2025.
The Ethereum price is showing signs of a breakout, as an analyst has identified the formation of an inverse head and shoulder pattern on its 6-month long-term price chart. This bullish formation has fueled predictions that Ethereum could rally to $12,000 soon, marking a new all-time high for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ethereum Price Targets $12 With New Chart Pattern In a Tuesday X (formerly Twitter) post, crypto analyst Tony Severino released an Ethereum price chart illustrating an inverse head and shoulder, a technical analysis indicator signaling a potential trend reversal. This distinctive chart pattern has four key components: a left shoulder, head, right shoulder, and neckline. Related Reading: Is Altcoin Season Here Already? VanEck Answers As Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $100,000 Typically, when the pattern is completely formed, and a cryptocurrency breaks through the neckline, it indicates a potential shift from a downtrend to an uptrend. In Ethereum’s case, its price has been on a significant downward trajectory, declining by over 8% in the past week. Despite dropping from a price high of over $4,000 to below $3,500 recently, Severino remains optimistic about Ethereum’s potential for a trend reversal, predicting a bullish price target of $12,000 for the top altcoin. Examining the analyst’s price chart, the left shoulder of the inverse head and shoulder was formed in 2021, while the head emerged during Ethereum’s price crash at the end of 2022, marking the lowest point in the pattern. Additionally, the right shoulder of the inverse head and shoulder pattern is complete, with Ethereum recently testing the neckline — a key resistance level by a horizontal trendline. At the time, Ethereum broke above $3,400, confirming the bullish trend reversal often associated with this chart pattern. Looking at the price chart, the distance between the head and the neckline measures approximately 265.84%, suggesting that Ethereum could rally between $10,000 and $12,000 if the pattern plays out as expected. The upward-sloping channel of the inverse head and shoulder further supports this bullish trend outlook, with Severino’s Ethereum price target likely aligning with the channel’s trajectory. Ethereum Whale Accumulation Trend Skyrockets While the Ethereum price is trading at $3,493 after surging by 2.3% in the past 24 hours, an analyst known as ‘Mister Crypto’ revealed that whales have been on a major buying spree. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Can Recover To $107,000 Again If This Important Level Is Broken The analyst shared a chart illustrating Ethereum’s balance on accumulation addresses. He disclosed that Ethereum whales are purchasing ETH tokens exponentially, steadily increasing their holdings since 2017. The sharp rise in accumulation suggests that investors are potentially positioning themselves ahead of a bullish price action. The red arrow in the analyst’s chart also shows a major spike in the ETH balance on accumulation addresses in recent months. Most wallets associated with this surging accumulation have seen minor outflows, signaling long-term holding behavior by investors. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
ETH continues to show strength after Ethereum’s rally above $4,000 and bulls appear to be targeting the 2021 all-time highs under $5,000 and beyond.
The Ethereum price could face some turbulence, as Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX), has unstaked a whopping $209 million from Lido Finance, a liquid decentralized staking platform for Ethereum. Compared to top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), the Ethereum price has had a relatively muted performance, skyrocketing to $4,000 before consolidating and struggling to move higher. With the possibility of more sell-offs, Ethereum could see its price crashing down if Sun decides to dump more coins. Justin Sun Dumps ETH New reports from Spot On Chain, an AI-driven crypto platform, revealed that Sun recently applied to withdraw a staggering 52,905 ETH tokens worth about $209 million from Lido Finance. According to the on-chain data, this massive withdrawal was part of the ETH stash Sun allegedly accumulated between February and August 2024. Spot On Chain has revealed that the total amount of Ethereum Sun bought within this period amounted to 392,474 ETH tokens, valued at $1.19 billion. All of these tokens were purchased via three wallet addresses at an average price of $3,027. Presently, the total profit the Tron founder has acquired since his purchase is up to $349 million, representing a 29% increase from its purchasing price. Interestingly, on October 24, Sun had unstaked a massive 80,251 ETH tokens, worth over $131 million, from Lido Finance. Four days later, he transferred the entire amount to Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. This notable move took place just before the price of Ethereum had dropped sharply by 5% in mid-October, which could have resulted in a loss for Sun. Unsurprisingly, this is not the first time Sun has dumped Ethereum. Spot On Chain revealed earlier this month that the Tron Founder had been cashing in his Ethereum holdings during the market rally. In November, Sun deposited 19,000 ETH worth $60.83 million to HTX, a crypto exchange. Additionally, he transferred 29,920 ETH valued at $119.7 million to HTX again after its price surpassed $4,000 over the past week. These are just a few transactions the Tron founder has made with ETH over the past month. Given Sun’s history of large-scale asset movements, further sell-offs could impact the already fragile Ethereum market. Nevertheless, the lingering question remains whether the Tron founder will continue his Ethereum dumping spree. Ethereum Price Crash Ahead? While Sun has not publicly commented on his recent large-scale Ethereum withdrawals, the size and timing of these transactions could pose a problem for the altcoin’s future trajectory. Historically, large ETH liquidations have triggered a price crash due to increasing selling pressures. Related Reading: Time To Sell XRP? Price Completes Head And Shoulder Pattern, Suggesting Crash To $2.2 Is Imminent With the price of Ethereum still unstable and aiming for a stronger upward rally, further large-scale ETH dumps could exacerbate market volatility, especially if other investors or whales follow suit. For now, the price of Ethereum seems to be performing well, recording a more than 7% increase in the last seven days and a 28% surge over the past month, according to CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
For the first time in over three years, Ethereum (ETH) has reached the significant price milestone of $4,100. This level has proven to be a key resistance point for investors, especially as the leading altcoin struggled to breach it during the bullish momentum experienced in the first quarter of this year. Poised For Rally If It Breaks $4,000-$4,100 Resistance? The renewed bullish sentiment among crypto investors has led analysts to forecast potential new all-time highs for Ethereum, surpassing its previous record of $4,878, set in November 2021. For instance, crypto analyst Justin Bennett noted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that ETH had previously faced technical barriers in surpassing the $4,000 threshold and acknowledged that Bitcoin has been the focal point of market attention in December. Related Reading: MicroStrategy Raises Stakes, Acquires $1.5 Billion In Bitcoin Amid Positive Market Outlook However, the analyst emphasized that if ETH’s price can successfully navigate the critical $4,000 to $4,100 range in the short term, it could pave the way for a rally back toward its all-time high zone, with the potential to reach mid-$5,000 levels, thereby completing the current bullish channel for the altcoin. Bennet also suggested that now is the opportune moment for the ETH price to target a new all-time high as he believes that the altcoin could see “some of those Bitcoin (BTC) profits” flow into the Ethereum market soon. Ethereum Price To Reach $15,937 By May 2025? Adding to this bullish outlook, market expert VentureFounder shared even more optimistic predictions, anticipating an extended bullish momentum for ETH over the next seven months, and projecting it to reach a new all-time high of $15,937 by May 2025. VentureFounder linked this forecast to historical patterns, noting that the first quarter following Bitcoin’s Halving events typically initiates a surge toward new record highs. He further indicated that Ethereum often enjoys a year of strong performance after such Halving events, the latest of which occurred in April of this year. This year has already seen significant similarities with the past for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Prior to Bitcoin’s Halving, the cryptocurrency experienced a substantial rally, fueled in part by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: The $589 XRP Dream: Believers Aren’t ‘Delusional’ Enough, Expert Says At the time, the Bitcoin price reached a new all-time high just above $70,000 in March, and it has since risen by more than 50% to a new record of $107,000, despite challenging second and third quarter price action. Ethereum also experienced significant growth, posting its strongest first quarter in more than three years, rising from $2,260 in February to nearly 100% in just 30 days. However, it remained below the $4,100 threshold until recently, consistent with Bitcoin’s increasing trajectory. Overall, VentureFounder’s analysis, together with the price movements of both Ethereum and Bitcoin this year, gives a solid foundation for believing that ETH may be poised for significant rises in the coming months if the experts’ projections and prior patterns hold true. At the time of writing, ETH is attempting to consolidate at around $4,014. This level will be crucial for determining whether further upward momentum will occur in the coming days or if additional tests of price support are on the horizon. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
In a post on X, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at investment management firm VanEck, suggested that Microsoft may be open to invest in an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) if it fulfills the company’s yield requirements. Sigel remarked that it “sounds to [him] like MSFT is open to an ETH ETF as […]
In a price prediction shared on X, Tom Dunleavy, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at MV Global—formerly known as Master Ventures—outlined his bullish projections for major cryptocurrencies in 2025. MV Global is a blockchain-focused venture studio renowned for building infrastructure companies aimed at advancing blockchain adoption, with investments spanning prominent entities such as Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, Circle, and Bitfinex. Dunleavy’s forecast positions Bitcoin (BTC) at a target of $250,000 and Ethereum (ETH) at $12,000 by the end of 2025. Additionally, he anticipates Solana (SOL) reaching $700. These projections are underpinned by an analysis that draws parallels between historical economic shifts and current policy movements within the United States. Dunleavy draws a comparison to the 1970s in the United States, specifically referencing President Nixon’s termination of the Gold Standard in 1971 as a pivotal economic shift. “If we look at the 1970s in the US, then President Nixon’s ending of the Gold Standard in 1971 could be seen as a similar pivot point as the shift we see with the Trump administration’s embrace of crypto,” Dunleavy stated. Related Reading: Anthony Scaramucci Foresees China Bitcoin Strategic Reserve In 2025 He noted that following Nixon’s move, gold prices surged approximately sixfold within three years before experiencing a retracement, ultimately reaching a peak of twenty times the initial value by the decade’s end. Dunleavy suggests that a comparable trajectory could unfold for Bitcoin and altcoins under the upcoming administration’s policies. Quarterly Bitcoin And Crypto Predictions For 2025 Q1 2025: MV Global anticipates a sharp uptrend fueled by increasing excitement surrounding the new administration. “Trump’s first 100 days lead to a realization that the crypto agenda is actually top of mind,” Dunleavy explained. He expects a rapid market start, facilitated by the Biden administration’s cooperation in the transition process. Significant legislative advancements are anticipated within the first 100 days, particularly concerning market structure and stablecoins. Related Reading: Bitwise Forecast: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Poised For Record Highs In 2025 “We also place a higher chance on meaningful progress towards a BTC strategic reserve and the game theory of subsequent nation state adoption,” Dunleavy adds. However, a market correction is expected as the US tax season approaches, with March historically being a challenging month for Bitcoin. Q2 2025: The second quarter is projected to witness a gradual yet consistent upward movement as institutional investors increasingly enter the asset class. “ Slow but steady march upward as more institutions come on board,”Dunleavy writes. He highlights the potential approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by major Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and brokerage firms such as Merrill Lynch and Charles Schwab. “ETH leads as the lack of a SOL ETF is a short-term impediment to institutional flows,” he noted, indicating that Ethereum may benefit more immediately from institutional adoption compared to Solana. Q3 2025: Summer is expected to bring a period of consolidation, with prices experiencing sideways movement. “Summer lull. Prices chop down,” Dunleavy predicts. The introduction of a spot Solana ETF or other crypto ETFs could provide a catalyst to break this stagnation. September is identified by the CIO as a critical month for potential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulings, which could significantly influence market dynamics. Q4 2025: The final quarter is anticipated to see a robust surge towards the year’s end, culminating in a blow-off top scenario. “Strong flurry into year end. Blow off top that we think bleeds into Q1 2026. This cycle peaks well into 2026 as the passive ETF bid keeps a very strong floor,” Dunleavy concludes. At press time, BTC traded at $100,812. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
In a significant market development, Ethereum (ETH) has surpassed the $4,000 mark for the first time in over ten months, closing the first week of December with a remarkable 40% surge in the weekly time frame. This upswing has been closely tied to a broader rally in the crypto market, particularly with Bitcoin (BTC), which recently reached new all-time highs. Ethereum Surges 61% As ETF Demand Grows According to Bloomberg, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States experienced unprecedented demand, recording a daily inflow of $428 million on Thursday alone. This surge in investment interest reflects a growing confidence in Ethereum, particularly following Donald Trump’s election victory on November 5, which ignited a bullish sentiment across the crypto landscape. Since then, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin, boasting a staggering 61% increase in value. Related Reading: Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks Is Super Bullish For Solana: Here’s Why The appointment of Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further bolstered enthusiasm for Ethereum. Atkins, a proponent of pro-crypto regulation and a member of the advisory board for the advocacy group Token Alliance, is seen as a positive force for the crypto industry. Bloomberg suggests that under his leadership, the restrictions preventing investors from earning yield on staked Ether through ETFs could be reconsidered, enhancing the appeal of these investment vehicles. Altcoin Season In Full Swing Nick Forster, founder of the crypto trading platform Derive.xyz, noted, “Now that Bitcoin has hit $100,000, it appears that investors are seeking the next opportunity.” Forster highlighted that Ethereum remains significantly below its all-time high of $4,878 reached in November 2021, prompting many investors to shift their focus and explore the potential for gains in altcoins like ETH. The increasing interest in Ethereum is also evident in the derivatives market, where open interest in Ether futures contracts on CME Group Inc. has reached record levels, significantly outpacing the growth in Bitcoin futures. Le Shi, managing director at market-making firm Auros, remarked that US institutions tend to favor regulated investment vehicles, resulting in a higher concentration of activity in CME Ether futures and ETH ETFs. Additionally, the founders of Glassnode—Yan Allemann, Jan Happel, and Rafael Schutlze-Kraft—have pointed to the resilience of altcoins amid Bitcoin’s recent volatility. Related Reading: Dogecoin Still In Consolidation – Analyst Expects $0,63 If We Get A Breakout Despite Bitcoin experiencing a 13% dip, altcoins have largely maintained their value, indicating a robust market sentiment. The Altcoin Index hitting 100 further confirms that the market is in the midst of an “Altcoin Season,” with expectations for significant moves as the weekend approaches. Looking ahead, the outlook for the market’ second largest crypto remains optimistic, with increasing expectations for both institutional and retail investments as the current market cycle unfolds. Analysts have already predicted that gains could soon surpass Ethereum’s previous all-time price, setting the stage for a potentially transformative period in the cryptocurrency market. At the time of writing, ETH trades at $3,990. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst BallaJi has provided insights into how the Ethereum price breakout could happen and even raised the possibility of ETH reaching $18,000. Ethereum currently boasts a bullish outlook, having recently broken above $4,000 for the first time since March of this year. How The Ethereum Price Could Reach $18,000 In a TradingView post, BallaJi predicted that the Ethereum price could reach $18,000. The crypto analyst explained that based on logarithmic projections, the measured move of this HVF could send Ethereum to the target. He provided a caveat, stating that the price rally to the target might not happen in 2025. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Price At $100,000 Is A ‘Dangerous Zone’, Predicts Massive Crash However, he is confident that if this bullish pattern is completed, then the Ethereum price could reach this $18,000 price target later on this decade. A rally to this price target would give Ethereum a market cap of around $2 trillion based on its circulating supply of 120.44 million ETH. Meanwhile, BallaJi highlighted three logarithmic targets on the chart, with $18,000 being the third and last target. The first and second targets are at $3,818 and $6,236 respectively. In an update on the trade setup, the crypto analyst noted that the Ethereum price has reached, broken, and retested the first target at $3,818. With the trade now active, BallaJi provided insights into how the Ethereum price could continue this upward trend using linear measured moves. The accompanying chart he shared showed that the next linear target is at $5,193; a rally to that target would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for ETH, with its current ATH at $4,800. Meanwhile, the next linear target is at $7,299. BallaJi’s chart showed that the Ethereum price should hit these price targets by next year. A rally to the $7,299 target could then pave the way for ETH to reach $18,000, although the analyst already warned that it might not happen in 2025. Countdown To New ATH Has Begun In an X post, crypto analyst Justin Bennett stated that the countdown to a new ATH for the Ethereum price has begun. According to the analyst, ETH could rally quickly above $5,000 as it breaks several levels this week. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the quick rally above $5,000 could lead Ethereum to hit $6,300. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Analysis: Ascending Triangle On 2-Hour Chart Shows DOGE Is Still Very Bullish Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto also predicted that an Ethereum price rally to $5,000 is imminent. He stated that ETH’s market structure mirrors BTC’s from a few weeks ago. He remarked that the $5,000 target is just the minimum as he believes that Ethereum will likely go higher. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,980, up almost 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The Ethereum price has returned above the $3,800 price level on the back of a 5% increase in the past 24 hours. Interestingly, this Ethereum price increase has come amidst a simultaneous increase in the performance of ETH against BTC in recent weeks. According to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, this recent price action might actually be the earliest stages of Ethereum’s price increase against Bitcoin within the next six to 12 months. Analysing The ETH/BTC Pair The last two weeks were highlighted by a consolidation of the Bitcoin price below the $99,000 price level as investors continued to await a break above $100,000. Amidst this Bitcoin price correction, the Ethereum price kickstarted a notable increase from the $3,340 level on November 26. This rally allowed Ethereum and many other altcoins to outperform Bitcoin, leading to speculation about whether the crypto market is now in the initial phases of a long-awaited altcoin season. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $100,000: Why Reclaiming The $96,400 Level Is Very Important For Another Rally According to technical analysis from popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, this might be the earliest recovery stage for the ETH/BTC pair. Taking to social media platform X, Cowen remarked that the ETH/BTC pair recently bottomed out at 0.03187, which aligns closely with his previously forecasted worst-case scenario of 0.03. Back in 2023, Cowen had predicted a substantial decline in the ETH/BTC pair. Back then, the ETH/BTC pair was trading around 0.066, but he predicted that it could drop by over 45% at that point. Interestingly, this prediction has materialized as Ethereum’s valuation relative to Bitcoin has been on a decline since the last quarter of 2023 up until recent weeks. Fast forward to December 2024; Ethereum has rebounded and is performing well against Bitcoin. Particularly, the ETH/BTC pair is currently around 0.0396, up 24% from a 2024 low of 0.03187. This resurgence prompted Cowen to re-examine the ETH/BTC pair, and his outlook has turned positive. Historical Trends Suggest A Seasonal Rebound Cowen highlighted Ethereum’s historical tendencies, noting that the ETH/BTC pair often gains momentum in December or January. If this trend holds and the ETH/BTC pair gains momentum in December, Ethereum may already be in the early stages of recovery. However, if it was to wait until January, a sweep of prior lows at 0.03187 and possibly 0.03 remains possible but increasingly unlikely. He added that within a few months, the exact bottom might become irrelevant. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Continues Trading Sideways But Bullish Pennant Says Get Ready For $1.30 Looking ahead, Cowen projected a 6-12 month horizon for significant gains in the ETH/BTC pair. Such a move would be highlighted by the Ethereum price outperforming the Bitcoin price and a full altcoin season. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,845. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has finally broken above the $100,000 mark and is currently trading at $103,000. The ETH/BTC pair is currently trading at 0.03755. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ether looks good on both long and short timeframes, traders say, as ETH price strength "finally" appears against Bitcoin.
Crypto analysts have revealed that the Ethereum price is about to confirm a golden cross on the daily time frame. This provides a bullish outlook for Ethereum, as it enjoyed a parabolic rally the last time this happened. Ethereum Price To Confirm Golden Cross, What Next? In an X post, crypto analyst Tony Severino mentioned that the Ethereum price is heading to a golden cross this week. This golden cross occurs when a short-term moving average (MA), like the 50-day MA, crosses a long-term MA, like the 200-day MA. This typically indicates that the crypto in question is set to enjoy a long-term upward trend. Related Reading: Analyst Says Dogecoin Price At $1.3-$1.5 Is Still Possible, Here’s Why Crypto analyst Charting Guy also confirmed this development for the Ethereum price and provided insights into what happened the last time Ethereum witnessed this golden cross. In an X post, the crypto analyst shared a chart that showed what happened combined with the fractal from that time. Coincidentally, the last time the Ethereum price confirmed this golden cross on the daily timeframe was between November and December last year. Following the Golden Cross, Ethereum rallied from around $1,800 last year to a local top of around $3,600 in March earlier this year. If history were to repeat itself, the Ethereum price could again witness such a sustained upward trend into the new year. Charting Guy’s accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could rally to as high as $8,000 sometime between March and May next year. Ethereum is already showing signs of an upward momentum, having rallied these last few days while Bitcoin consolidates. The Ethereum price has already reclaimed the local top of $3,600 from earlier in the year. Meanwhile, Blockchain Center data shows that it is already altcoin season. This is when Ethereum and other altcoins record significant gains while Bitcoin’s dominance cools off. For context, over 75% of the top 50 crypto have outperformed BTC in the last 90 days. Breakout And Then Moon In an X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto suggested that an Ethereum price breakout was imminent. He stated that once ETH escapes the 3-year symmetrical triangle, it will rally to new heights. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that Ethereum could surpass its current all-time high (ATH) at $4,800 and rally as high as $7,000. Related Reading: Cardano Next In Line After XRP? ADA Price Targets $4.88 In Epic Breakout Crypto analyst Venture Founder also made a similar $7,000 prediction for the Ethereum price. This came as he highlighted a giant cup and handle triangle that has been forming for Ethereum since 2021. The analyst added that ETH could explode once it confirms the breakout above the $3,800 range. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,670, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The US-based spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have continued to shine after putting in a strong performance in the past week. After a period of significant outflows in recent weeks, the crypto products have received significant attention from investors in the United States. As a result, the Ethereum ETFs ended the month of November, its […]
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a substantial financial commitment, investing “tens of millions” of dollars into advancing zero-knowledge Virtual Machines (zkVMs), a cutting-edge technology poised to enhance scalability and security within the Ethereum ecosystem. Justin Ðrake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, revealed the investment via a post on X: “The EF is investing […]
Ether’s price is set for a boost above $4,000 as Trump prepares to take office on Jan. 20, which also marks the last day of work for SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
The Ethereum (ETH) price rallied by about 10% on Wednesday to clear the $3,550 resistance zone very swiftly. Interestingly, this bullish price action has led to a bullish signal on a popular indicator used for predicting price outlook. Notably, the SuperTrend buy signal has resurfaced, bringing into question Ethereum’s potential to replicate its past performance […]
While Bitcoin (BTC) has reached new all-time highs this month, the Ethereum price has failed to experience a significant rally, befitting its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. However, a crypto analyst suggests that this bearish price action could soon end, as Ethereum (ETH) appears to be repeating its breakout pattern from the 2017 to 2018 cycle. Based on this analysis, the ETH price could be on track to hit a remarkable new price target above $20,000. Ethereum Price Eyes New Target Above $20,000 Mr Tycoon, a TradingView analyst, has shared his intense bullish outlook for the Ethereum price, suggesting that the number one altcoin in the crypto market could surge as high as $23,000 this cycle. The analyst shared his optimism about Ethereum’s recent price action, emphatically declaring that the altcoin is about to “send higher soon.” Ethereum last experienced a record-breaking price surge during the 2021 bull market, when it achieved an ATH above $4,800. The TradingView analyst has revealed that Ethereum’s fractal in the previous bull cycle versus this current cycle follows a similar pattern, indicating an imminent rally. Mr. Tycoon presented a detailed chart comparing Ethereum’s price movements in the 2017-2021 and 2021-2025 cycles. In the earlier four-year cycle, Ethereum hit a macro bottom in 2019, experiencing price fluctuations before recording a significant rally after Bitcoin broke an all-time high in 2021. A similar price action is also seen in this current four-year cycle, where Ethereum hit its macro bottom in 2022 and then declined significantly. Based on the analyst’s chart, Bitcoin reached an ATH in 2024, just like it did in the 2021 bull cycle. The TradingView analyst noted that historically, Ethereum starts pumping after Bitcoin enters a price discovery. This implies that Bitcoin typically leads the market cycles, and once it finds a new ATH, ETH tends to follow, experiencing a notable rally. With this in mind, Mr. Tycoon predicts a significant price increase for Ethereum, suggesting that it could surge past previous all-time highs and rise above $23,000. This impressive price rally would represent a 557% increase from the current market value of ETH. Analyst Reveals Best Time To Buy ETH While Ethereum is trading at $3,586 as of writing, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Crypto Ash’ has projected that a rally to $10,000 or $15,000 is highly probable for the top altcoin this bull cycle. The analyst revealed that the best time to start accumulating Ethereum was in December 2024, which represents a prime entry point for investors. His analysis indicates that, historically, Ethereum has experienced significant price growth from January to April after each Bitcoin halving year. This suggests that investors who begin purchasing ETH tokens as early as December may be well-positioned for gains if the ETH price rallies in Q1 2025. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com