Ethereum Poised For A Bullish Q1 2025? Here’s What Experts Say
Ethereum (ETH) — the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization — may finally seize the opportunity in the first quarter of 2025. Cryptocurrency experts shared their analysis on a possible bullish start to the new year for ETH on X.
Bullish Ethereum Price Trend in Q1 2025?
While Ethereum is up nearly 43% year to date (YTD), its performance pale In comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) appreciated more than 115% in the same period. Additionally, various alternative Layer-1 blockchains, such as Solana (SOL) and SUI, have far outperformed ETH throughout 2024.
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However, the momentum may soon turn in ETH’s favor as experts say the first quarter of 2025 could mark a bullish phase for the world’s leading smart contract platform. According to cryptocurrency analyst Crypto Bullet, ETH appears to be forming A bullish pennant is emerging on the daily chart, predicting a possible break above $6,000 by March 2025.
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Likewise, cryptocurrency expert Anup Dhungana Highlight Another bullish pattern has formed on the weekly chart. He pointed to the inverse head and shoulders pattern – a widely recognized bullish indicator that suggests prices are about to surge higher.
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According to Dhungana’s analysis, ETH could surge to $8,000 by May 2025. However, he also warned that the digital asset could fall to $2,800 before reaching an all-time high (ATH).
Veteran cryptocurrency analyst Quinten Francois also shared an interesting perspective. He noted that historically, Ethereum has recorded unusual gains in the first quarter following the U.S. presidential election. If this historical pattern holds true, the first quarter of 2025 could be very positive for Ethereum.
ETH staking causing supply crunch?
In addition, Galaxy Research shared Some price predictions for Ethereum heading into 2025 say the digital asset will trade above $5,500 in 2025 due to potentially favorable regulations surrounding staking and decentralized finance (DeFi).
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Galaxy Research also predicts Ethereum pledge Interest rates will exceed 50%, causing a supply squeeze and potentially triggering a sharp rise in prices. The company explained:
The Trump administration may provide clearer regulation and guidance for the U.S. crypto industry. Among other outcomes, spot-based ETH ETPs may be allowed to hold a certain percentage of ETH on behalf of shareholders. Demand for Stake will continue to rise next year and may exceed half of Ethereum’s circulating supply by the end of 2025, which will prompt Ethereum developers to more seriously consider changes to the network’s monetary policy.
Additionally, Galaxy Research said that the ETH/BTC trading pair will close above 0.06 by 2025, driven by expected regulatory headwinds. The pair’s rise from current lows around 0.03 could prove to be the long-awaited catalyst Copycat season.
Cryptocurrency analyst Carl Runefelt’s recent analysis also foresee At the beginning of the new year, ETH ushered in a major move. At press time, ETH was trading at $3,345, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours.
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