{"id":838169,"date":"2025-04-01T08:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/ethereum-price-forecast-can-eth-rebound-or-is-it-a-dead-investment\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T08:12:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:12:38","slug":"ethereum-price-forecast-can-eth-rebound-or-is-it-a-dead-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/ethereum-price-forecast-can-eth-rebound-or-is-it-a-dead-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Price Forecast: Can ETH Rebound or Is It a \u2018Dead Investment\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin has skyrocketed to $109K, hitting a new high since Donald Trump\u2019s re-election. But the excitement isn\u2019t universal \u2013 Ethereum is still stuck 68% below its 2021 peak, and the market is showing signs of weakness. Fear is creeping in as Bitcoin<\/a> risks dropping below $80K, putting intense pressure on altcoins.<\/p>\n

The latest market shake-up comes after Trump\u2019s criticism of Russia\u2019s ceasefire stance, adding fuel to an already fragile situation. His ongoing tariff war<\/a> and failed Bitcoin reserve plan have only made things worse. With investors on edge and the market at a crossroads, the big question is \u2013 what happens next?<\/p>\n

Ethereum\u2019s Rocky Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ethereum is still following the movements of high-risk assets, but the outlook remains uncertain. Bloomberg\u2019s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, warns that if US stocks continue to fall, Ethereum could drop to $1,000 this year. A climb back to $2,000 might indicate some strength, but with Bitcoin already looking shaky, altcoins could suffer even more.<\/p>\n

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McGlone points out that Bitcoin started in 2009<\/a> as a digital alternative to gold and silver. Over time, it has grown into a massive ecosystem, pulling Ethereum and other altcoins along with it. But the growing speculation in crypto markets is raising concerns.<\/p>\n

When an asset becomes too dependent on hype and constant growth, regulators tend to step in. If that happens, Ethereum could face serious pressure in the future.<\/p>\n

Gold Outshines Crypto in 2024<\/h2>\n

Unlike crypto, gold is having an exceptional year. It has risen 26% in 2024, performing even better than the S&P 500. With rising inflation fears and geopolitical tensions, many investors are turning to gold as a safer bet.<\/p>\n

Another worrying signal is the gold-to-copper ratio, which is climbing to levels last seen during economic downturns in 2009 and 2016. If this trend continues, it could be a sign that more economic trouble is ahead.<\/p>\n

Can Ethereum Recover, or Is It a Lost Cause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ethereum\u2019s future is unclear. If market conditions improve and investors regain confidence, ETH could climb back to $2,000<\/a>. But if the downturn continues, another steep drop is possible.<\/p>\n

Not everyone believes Ethereum will bounce back. Crypto analyst Quinn Thompson from Lekker Capital calls ETH a \u201cdead investment,\u201d citing falling usage and declining transaction fees. While Layer-2 solutions are gaining traction, some argue they benefit other tokens more than Ethereum itself.<\/p>\n

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Make no mistake, $ETH<\/a> as an investment is completely dead. A $225 billion market cap network that is seeing declines in transaction activity, user growth and fees\/revenues. There is no investment case here. As a network with utility? Yes. As an investment? Absolutely not. pic.twitter.com\/XjZNjPjy2s<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Quinn Thompson (@qthomp) March 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Still, there are reasons for optimism. ETF inflows have reached 4 billion, and the upcoming Pectra upgrade could provide a boost. BlackRock believes that staking-enabled ETH ETFs could be the biggest breakthrough yet.<\/p>\n

For now, Ethereum investors are left waiting to see which direction the market takes next.<\/p>\n

Crypto is no stranger to wild swings, but with uncertainty piling up, this might be one of its biggest tests yet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why is gold rising while crypto struggles?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gold is up 26% in 2024 due to inflation fears and global tensions, making it a safer bet than volatile crypto markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How does Bitcoin\u2019s price affect Ethereum?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bitcoin\u2019s downturn impacts ETH, as crypto markets move together. If BTC falls, altcoins like Ethereum often face steeper losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bitcoin has skyrocketed to $109K, hitting a new high since Donald Trump\u2019s re-election. But the excitement isn\u2019t universal \u2013 Ethereum is still stuck 68% below its 2021 peak, and the market is showing signs of weakness. Fear is creeping in as Bitcoin risks dropping below $80K, putting intense pressure on altcoins. The latest market shake-up<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":838170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25740,4759],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-838169","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ethereum","8":"category-price"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/838169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=838169"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/838169\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/838170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=838169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=838169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=838169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}