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Ethereum (ETH) – the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap – may finally have its moment in the first quarter of 2025. Cryptocurrency experts took to X to share their analysis on a potential bullish start to the new year for ETH.
Ethereum’s bullish price movement in Q1 2025?
Although the price of Ethereum is up approximately 43% year-on-year (YTD), its performance is… It diminishes Compared to Bitcoin (BTC), which rose in value by more than 115% in the same period. Additionally, several tier-1 alternative blockchains, such as Solana (SOL) and SUI, significantly outperformed ETH throughout 2024.
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However, momentum may soon shift in ETH’s favor, as experts suggest that the first quarter of 2025 could represent a bullish phase for the world’s leading smart contract platform. According to cryptocurrency analyst Crypto Bullet, ETH appears to be the same formation A bullish flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout to $6,000 expected by March 2025.
Likewise, said cryptocurrency expert Anoop Dhungana Highlight Another bullish pattern is forming on the weekly chart. He pointed to the inverse head and shoulders pattern – a widely recognized bullish indicator that indicates an imminent rise in prices.
Based on Dhungana’s analysis, ETH could rise to as high as $8,000 by May 2025. However, he also warned that the digital asset may first see a decline to $2,800 before reaching all-time highs (ATH).
Veteran cryptocurrency analyst Quentin François also shared an interesting viewpoint. He noted that ETH has historically recorded exceptional gains during the first quarter of the year following the US presidential election. If this historical pattern continues, the first quarter of 2025 could be unusually bullish for Ethereum.
Will ETH staking lead to a supply crunch?
In addition, Galaxy Research subscriber Some price predictions about Ethereum are looking ahead to 2025, saying that the digital asset will trade at over $5,500 in 2025 due to potentially favorable regulations surrounding blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi).
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Galaxy Research also predicted that it will be Ethereum Staking The rate will exceed 50%, creating a supply crunch that could lead to a sharp increase in prices. The company explained:
The Trump administration will likely provide greater regulatory clarity and direction to the US cryptocurrency industry. Among other outcomes, spot-based ETH ETFs will likely be allowed to acquire a certain percentage of the ETH they hold on behalf of shareholders. Demand for staking will continue to rise next year, likely exceeding 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 noted that the ETH/BTC trading pair will close 2025 trading above 0.06, supported by expected regulatory winds. A rally in this pair from the current lows around 0.03 could serve as a catalyst for a long-awaited rally. com. altseason.
Recent analysis also conducted by cryptocurrency analyst Carl Runefelt expected A big step for ETH at the beginning of the new year. At press time, Ethereum is trading at $3,345, down 0.7% over the past 24 hours.
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