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Ethereum price prediction 2024

A panel of industry specialists give us their predictions on the price of Ethereum to 2030.

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Finder analyses expert price predictions each quarter. We surveyed 32 crypto industry specialists in July 2024 on their thoughts on how ether (ETH) would perform through 2030.

All prices mentioned in this report are denominated in US dollars.

On average, our panel thinks ether (ETH) will be worth $5,368 by the end of 2024 before rising to $7,359 by year-end 2025 and then $23,549 by 2030.

Ether (ETH) price predictions for 2024, 2025 and 2030

ETH's price is expected to rise to $5,368 by year-end 2024, according to the average prediction from Finder's panellists. This prediction is a little more bearish than their $5,710 prediction in the April report.

The panellists also predict ETH will hit $7,359 by 2025 and $23,549 by 2030. Both predictions are slightly more bearish than our panelists' average predictions from our April 2024 survey, when they projected ETH to reach $7,996 by 2024 and $29,380 by 2030.

Josh Fraser, the cofounder of Origin Protocol, is one of our more bullish panel members on ETH's potential in 2024, predicting it will end the year worth $13,500 off the back of the incoming ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF).

"Ethereum ETF inflows have the potential to impact the price of ETH even more than bitcoin ETFs impacted the price of bitcoin (BTC). I anticipate ETH ETFs will be a major catalyst for both ETH and the broader industry and that ETF inflows will bring the price of ETH above $10,000 in the mid-term."

Julian Hosp, CEO Cake Group, also references the incoming ETF as the reason he's so bullish on ETH, predicting it will be worth $10,000 in 2024.

Pedro Febrero, the VP of Web3 at Realfevr, is by far the most bullish on ETH's 2024 potential, predicting it will end the year worth $20,000, in part due to its use case.

"ETH is underpriced considering 90% of all cryptos protocols and devs use the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It's the de facto world computer. Plus, the ETF will put ETH on a similar level to BTC for institutional buyers."

Shubham Munde, research team lead at Market Research Future, provided a prediction for ETH to end 2024 a touch over the panel average ($5,600). However, due to ETH's versatility, Munde says it could hit $9,000 at some point this year and has a bright future.

"Multiple use cases, large and active community, and smart contract functionality are some key factors I believe will raise the ETH prices sky high."

At the other end of the spectrum is John Hawkins, senior lecturer at the University of Canberra, who sees the price of ETH falling to $2,700.

"ETH may perform better than other crypto in the short term as more Ethereum ETFs are listed. But in the medium term, all crypto (other than stablecoins) are a speculative bubble, and their prices are highly correlated."

How high and low will ether (ETH) go in 2024?

Our panellists predict that ETH's average peak price in 2024 will be $6,050, with some predicting it will climb as high as $20,000.

The average lowest price our panelists predict ETH will hit in 2024 is $2,669, with some predicting it will fall as low as $1,500.

Close to a quarter (23%) of our panelists feel that ETH's price will rise into the $5,000 to $5,999 range at its highest before the close of 2024, while a little over a quarter (19%) believe we'll see ETH's price within the $4,000 to $4,999 range within the same time frame.

Around two-fifths of the panel (42%) think ETH's price bottom for the remainder of the year is somewhere between $2,000 and $2,500. An additional 35% say ETH's price will fall somewhere between $3,000 and $3,999 in 2024.

Morty Tollo, the CEO of Elbaite, provided an above-average max price prediction for ETH ($8,000) as "Ethereum ETF inflows have yet to start."

Daniel Polotsky, the founder and chairman of CoinFlip is also quite bullish and thinks that ETH will hit $8K, citing market conditions, high-interest rates and the upcoming ETFs as reasons for his bullish stance.

"It seems like during periods of speculation and euphoria, risk assets like ETH outperform BTC. Since we are coming out of a period of high interest rates and entering a post-halving, lower-interest-rate phase, it is possible that a speculative bubble forms. This may help Ethereum even more so than bitcoin and cause a boom in its price. Ethereum will also be bolstered by Ethereum ETFs, which will begin trading shortly. Ethereum continues to provide scaling and restaking solutions but also has competitors such as Solana nipping at its heels. While it will likely survive this cycle as the top non-BTC dog, it cannot rest on its laurels if it wants to continue its reign as the number one alternative crypto asset."

Is now the time to buy, hold or sell ether (ETH)?

The vast majority of the panel (64%) say it's time to buy, with a little under a third (29%) saying to hold and just 7% saying sell.

Nicole DeCicco, the CEO of CryptoConsultz, sees ETH as a strong buy based on its fundamentals.

"Ethereum's value is rooted in several key factors that continue to propel its price and ecosystem forward … Our positive outlook on Ethereum is underpinned by its technological advancements, growing adoption and the vibrant ecosystem it supports. We believe that Ethereum's strong fundamentals and continuous evolution will drive its value higher in the long term."

Mitesh Shah, the founder and CEO of Omnia Markets, also says that now is the time to buy ETH.

"Ethereum's current price may not fully reflect its long-term value due to its transition to a proof-of-stake model, which is expected to significantly reduce its energy consumption and increase transaction speed. Additionally, the growing adoption of DeFi applications and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum network indicates increasing demand for ETH. On-chain data also reveals a decrease in ETH supply on exchanges, suggesting strong investor confidence and a potential supply shortage, which could drive prices higher by the end of the year, similarly with BTC."

Paul Levy, a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton, is in the "hold" camp and says that "while Ethereum has the potential to grow significantly, possibly reaching $5,000 to $6,000 by the end of the year, it is also experiencing short-term negative signals and market volatility."

Is ether (ETH) overpriced, underpriced or priced fairly?

The vast majority of our panellists feel that ETH is either underpriced or fairly priced.

In fact, 64% feel that ETH is currently underpriced, and 25% feel that it's priced fairly.

Only 11% feel that it's overpriced.

Martin Froehler, the CEO of Morpher, says that ETH is undervalued since "Ethereum will become the global settlement layer."

Sathvik Vishwanath, the CEO of Unocoin Technologies, says ETH's utility and ongoing development show that it is here to stay and fairly priced.

"Ethereum's price predictions are influenced by its ongoing development, including Ethereum 2.0 upgrades and its dominant position in the DeFi (decentralized finance) and NFT spaces. The current price reflects its utility and potential for growth as the backbone of decentralized applications. Market dynamics and increasing adoption by institutions and developers suggest that ETH is priced fairly and has strong long-term prospects."

Ajay Shrestha, a professor at Vancouver Island University, thinks that ETH is overpriced based on its inherent volatility:

"ETH could potentially reach new highs if it continues to be adopted for DeFi and other applications. But market volatility and external factors like regulatory changes can also influence its price."

Is ETH going to be the BTC killer?

As to whether ETH could ever become a better store of value than BTC, the panel is evenly split, with 79% sitting in either the "yes" or "no" camp and the remainder unsure.

BTC and ETH EFTs

There has been a lot of talk about combined BTC and ETH ETFs, and the vast majority (93%) think these will positively impact the price of ETH.

Digging a little deeper, over half (54%) think combined BTC/ETH ETFs will have a significantly positive impact on the price of ETH, and 39% say it will have a moderately positive impact on ETH's value.

Meet the panel


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Nicole DeCicco Avatar
Prediction
N/A
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum's price trajectory is influenced by a combination of technical advancements, market dynamics, and macroeconomic factors. While I tend to steer clear of hard and fast price predictions, Ethereum's value is rooted in several key factors that continue to propel its price and ecosystem forward. The anticipation and successful implementation of Ethereum 2.0- transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism- has not only impacted its valuation but does so by improving the network's scalability and security all while reducing its energy consumption. Ethereum's role as the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) through an ever-growing demand for Defi applications has driven the value of ETH to unprecedented levels. This utility enhances Ethereum's intrinsic value and supports a robust demand outlook. Ethereum's active development community and its innovative contributions have led to the successful launch of new features, such as Layer 2 scaling solutions, further solidifying its position as a leading blockchain platform. The introduction of Ethereum ETFs is poised to have a significant impact on its price. These financial products provide traditional investors with easier access to Ethereum, broadening its appeal and increasing market liquidity. ETFs encourage more institutional and retail investors to gain exposure to ETH, driving demand and supporting higher price levels. Like other cryptocurrencies, it's important to consider broader market conditions. Macroeconomic factors such as inflation, regulatory developments, and global economic trends play a significant role in shaping investor sentiment and market dynamics. The ongoing global economic uncertainty, inflation, and currency devaluations, along with the shift to a more digital economy, are additional factors likely to boost Ethereum's value. At CryptoConsultz, we leverage our deep understanding of the crypto landscape to provide nuanced insights and guidance. Our positive outlook on Ethereum is underpinned by its technological advancements, growing adoption, and the vibrant ecosystem it supports. We believe that Ethereum's strong fundamentals and continuous evolution will drive its value higher in the long term.

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Mitesh Shah Avatar
Prediction
$6,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum's current price may not fully reflect its long-term value due to its transition to a proof-of-stake model, which is expected to significantly reduce its energy consumption and increase transaction speed. Additionally, the growing adoption of DeFi applications and NFTs on the Ethereum network indicates increasing demand for ETH. On-chain data also reveals a decrease in ETH supply on exchanges, suggesting strong investor confidence and a potential supply shortage, which could drive prices higher by the end of the year, similarly with BTC.

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Daniel Polotsky Avatar
Prediction
$8,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
It seems like during periods of speculation and euphoria, risk assets like ETH outperform BTC. Since we are coming out of a period of high interest rates and entering a post-halving, lower-interest-rate phase, it is possible that a speculative bubble forms. This may help Ethereum even more so than Bitcoin and cause a boom in its price. Ethereum will also be bolstered by Ethereum ETFs, which will begin trading shortly (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/07/15/sec-tells-eth-etf-issuers-fund-can-start-trading-tuesday-source/). Ethereum continues to provide scalingand restaking solutions but also has competitors such as Solana nipping at its heels. While it will likely survive this cycle as the top non-BTC dog, it cannot rest on its laurels if it wants to continue its reign as the number 1 alternative crypto asset.

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Fred Schebesta Avatar
Prediction
$7,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
ETH ETF coming. Trump president. More SEC positive rulings. Rate cuts.

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Martin Froehler Avatar
Prediction
$6,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum will become the global settlement layer.

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Sathvik Vishwanath Avatar
Prediction
$5,500
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
Ethereum's price predictions are influenced by its ongoing development, including Ethereum 2.0 upgrades and its dominant position in the DeFi and NFT spaces. The current price reflects its utility and potential for growth as the backbone of decentralized applications. Market dynamics and increasing adoption by institutions and developers suggest that ETH is priced fairly and has strong long-term prospects.

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Jason Lau Avatar
Prediction
$4,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket

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Shubham Munde Avatar
Prediction
$5,600
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Multiple use cases, large and active community, and smart contract functionality are some of the key factors i believe will rise the ETH prices sky high.

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Alexander Kuptsikevich Avatar
Prediction
$4,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
We have witnessed a bull market in crypto since last year. The recent decline was just a correction on the way up. ETH got support after the price closed to the $2800 area in July as it was in April and May.

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Nick Ranga Avatar
Prediction
$4,500
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand

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John Hawkins Avatar
Prediction
$2,700
Buy/sell/hold
Sellsell
ETH may perform better than other crypto in the short term as more Ethereum ETFs are listed. But in the medium term, all crypto (other than stablecoins) are a speculative bubble and their prices are highly correlated.

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Ben Ritchie Avatar
Prediction
$5,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum has several ongoing catalysts that could push its price even higher. We believe Ethereum is still underpriced, as its ecosystem continues to grow, even with network participants moving to Layer 2 networks instead of transacting on the mainnet. Our prediction of US$5,000 this year is primarily a result of the introduction of an Ethereum Spot ETF, which has potential to increase demand and as we anticipate institutional investors will accumulate and hold spot ETH long-term. Additionally, Ethereum's low inflation rate, and the potential for negative inflation when the network becomes congested, may also contribute to this price target.

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Paul Levy Avatar
Prediction
$4,200
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
While Ethereum has the potential to grow significantly, possibly reaching $5,000-$6,000 by the end of the year, it is also experiencing short-term negative signals and market volatility.

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Markus Kraus Avatar
Prediction
$3,300
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand

31 December 2024 (USD per ETH): $3,300 Current market trends and historical data indicate a moderate growth trajectory for Ethereum. The price predictions for 2024 reflect cautious optimism based on past performance and market sentiment. Technological advancements, including Ethereum 2.0 upgrades, will likely enhance its utility and adoption. Regulatory clarity and the deflationary mechanism from EIP-1559 will also support its value.

31 December 2025 (USD per ETH): $4,500 By 2025, Ethereum's broader integration into traditional financial systems and mainstream applications will likely boost its value. The continued interest of institutional investors and the growing acceptance of Ethereum ETFs will be significant drivers. Technological improvements and the deflationary aspects of Ethereum's tokenomics will reduce supply and potentially increase its value. Ethereum's role in DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain applications will also drive demand.

31 December 2030 (USD per ETH): $16,000 Looking ahead to 2030, Ethereum could become a cornerstone of the digital economy. Its extensive use in DeFi, NFTs, and other applications will solidify its position as a leading platform. Technological advances will make Ethereum more secure and efficient, attracting a larger user base. Global economic factors, like concerns about inflation, may drive more individuals and institutions to seek Ethereum as a store of value and a hedge against economic instability.

Highest price (USD per ETH): $3,400 Ethereum could peak at $3,400 if technological advancements and market conditions are favorable. The ongoing improvements to the Ethereum network and its applications in DeFi and NFTs will support this growth. Positive market sentiment and increased adoption will be crucial.

Lowest price (USD per ETH): $2,600 Ethereum might drop to $2,600 during market corrections. Volatility in the cryptocurrency market is always a factor. Potential regulatory challenges or economic downturns could affect prices. Changes in investor confidence and market sentiment could lead to this low point.


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Julian Hosp Avatar
Prediction
$10,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
ETF incoming

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Desmond Marshall Avatar
Prediction
$3,800
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
Too many celebrity knockoff tokens are still in the market, trying to cash in on the inexperienced. ETH is very heavily manipulated by the team behind, and when crypto market is booming, most likely when Trump takes on the presidency, there will be a new wave of meme coins, NFTs, etc back in the mix to mess with normal people.

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Diego Apaza Avatar
Prediction
$5,000
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
Technical Analysis on the charts and price action based on its current performance and trend. Areas of consolidation and dollar amount on their previous breakout.

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Ruslan Lienkha Avatar
Prediction
$4,000
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
ETH as the second crypto will continue to correlate with BTC's bullish long-term trend with some periods of divergence. At the moment, Ethereum remains to be the most used blockchain for layer 2 projects

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Lee Smales Avatar
Prediction
$2,500
Buy/sell/hold
Sellsell

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Ronen Cojocaru Avatar
Prediction
$5,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
With ETF approval, many new projects are in the pipeline and existing ones are growing.

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Jeremy Cheah Avatar
Prediction
$4,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket

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Pedro Febrero Avatar
Prediction
$20,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
ETH is underpriced considering 90% of all cryptos protocols + devs, use the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It's the de facto world computer. Plus the ETF which will put $eth on a similar level to $btc for insitutional buyers.

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Dimitrios Salampasis Avatar
Prediction
$4,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
The Ethereum Blockchain is undergoing substantial technical upgrade, which however, is not really aligned with the much needed business transformation. The business model around the 'global computer' foundation of DeFi and DApps is valid however competition is increasing. Therefore it will interesting to see how Ethereum will respond to competitive dynamics.

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Josh Fraser Avatar
Prediction
$13,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum ETF inflows have potential to impact the price of ETH even more than Bitcoin ETFs impacted the price of Bitcoin. I anticipate ETH ETFs will be a major catalyst for both ETH and the broader industry, and that ETF inflows will bring the price of ETH above $10,000 in the mid-term.

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Ajay Shrestha Avatar
Prediction
$2,500
Buy/sell/hold
Holdback_hand
ETH could potentially reach new highs if it continues to be adopted for DeFi and other applications. But market volatility and external factors like regulatory changes can also influence its price.

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Morty Tollo Avatar
Prediction
$7,000
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Ethereum ETF inflows have yet to start

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Defi-Beats (Johnny Gabrielle) Avatar
Prediction
$6,500
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
Eth ETF Shifting political winds Layer 2 adoption Apps that are about to be rolled out

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Simon Peters Avatar
Prediction
N/A
Buy/sell/hold
Buyshopping_basket
spot ETF approval hopefully coming soon, which could allow significant inflows into ETH.

Methodology

Finder surveyed 32 fintech specialists in late June to early July 2024. Panellists can answer as many or as few questions as they like, meaning the number of responses received varies by question. 26 panelists gave their price prediction for ETH by year-end 2024, 2025 and 2030. Panelists may own some cryptocurrencies, including ETH. All prices are listed in USD per ETH.

Changes to methodology: In 2021, this research was conducted using the simple mean of all answers supplied to Finder. From 2022, we switched to using the truncated mean, with the top and bottom 10% of responses removed to attain a more consistent result. Any 2021 results quoted in this analysis have also been re-calculated using the truncated mean.

    Finder analyses expert price predictions each quarter. We conducted our most recent survey in October 2023 in which our panel of 31 crypto industry specialists shared their thoughts on how Ether (ETH) would perform through 2030.

    All prices mentioned in this report are denominated in US dollars.

    On average, our panel thinks Ether (ETH) will be worth US$1,840 by 2023 before rising to US$5,824 by 2025 and then US$14,411 by 2030.

    Ether (ETH) price predictions for 2023, 2025 and 2030

    ETH's price is expected to rise to US$1,840 by year-end 2023, according to the average prediction from Finder's panellists.

    This price prediction was down significantly from US$2,451, the average prediction for Ether's price by year-end 2023 from our July 2023 survey.

    The panellists also predict ETH will hit US$5,824 by 2025 and US$14,411 by 2030. Both of these predictions are lower than our panellists' average predictions in our July 2023 survey, which were US$5,845 by 2025 and US$16,414 by 2030.

    "ETH has a huge growth potential," Ruslan Lienkha, chief of markets at YouHodler, says. "Growth is [currently] limited by high rates in TradFi. In [the] case of reaching a soft landing by US authorities, ETH['s] price will increase dramatically, but not until the middle of next year."

    Ben Ritchie, managing director at Digital Capital Management Pty Ltd, is also bullish on ETH and the Ethereum ecosystem on a longer time horizon, but feels we could see a lower price for ETH in the short term.

    "The growing interest in Ethereum staking and [ETH's] exceptionally low inflation rate suggest the possibility of a short squeeze in the future, hinting at promising upside within the Ethereum ecosystem" Ritchie says. "[However,] we've adjusted our short-term Ethereum price forecast downward mainly because of potential economic challenges that could lead to a more cautious approach in the overall markets."

    Ryan Grace, head of tastycrypto, has a forecast similar to Ritchie's.

    "Like BTC, Ethereum and broadly crypto as an asset class face macro headwinds that likely limit upside price action in the near-term," Grace says. "With short-term rates at +5%, there's less incentive for capital flows into crypto."

    Pav Hundal, lead market analyst at Swyftx, argues that ETH's price is currently low because it's simply following a pattern we've seen before.

    "Historically, as we approach a Bitcoin halving, Ethereum tends to revisit its price valuations from earlier that year," Hundal says. "This trend aligns with the repeated observation that Bitcoin's dominance (proportion of the total [crypto] market capitalisation) swells as we near the halving event. We can anticipate that there will be a potential shift from altcoins [like ETH] back into Bitcoin in the lead-up to the halving."

    How high and low will ETH go in 2023?

    The average peak price our panellists predict ETH will hit by year-end 2023 is US$1,932, with some predicting it will climb as high as US$2,800.

    The average lowest price our panellists predict ETH will hit by year-end 2023 is US$1,352, with some predicting it will fall as low as US$885.

    45% of our panellists feel that ETH's price will rise into the $1,751–$2,000 range before the close of 2023, while 69% think the lowest ETH's price will dip is into the $1,251–$1,500 range.

    "While Ethereum (ETH) is still likely to follow where Bitcoin (BTC) leads in terms of overall price trends, its intrinsic value and utility set it apart," Nick Ranga, senior cryptocurrency and forex analyst at ForexTraders.com, says. He thinks we'll see ETH at $2,250 before the year is out. "Due to the wealth of use cases for the Ethereum network and the Ether cryptocurrency, it's future is assured."

    Damian Chmiel, senior analyst and editor at Finance Magnates, thinks we could see ETH's price as high as $2,000 before the year is out but also as low as $1,000.

    "I wouldn't expect any significant movements in Ethereum for the rest of this year," Chmiel says. "I anticipate it will consolidate between $2,000 and $1,000."

    Desmond Marshall, MD at Rouge International and Rouge Ventures, believes we could see ETH at $1,200 before the year is out, as he thinks regulatory uncertainty around the asset as well as macroeconomic factors may be holding its price down.

    "The new ETH futures-linked ETFs were a major disappointment to the ETH supporters," Marshall says. "As the regulatory confusion lurks, general retail investors and institutions are weary of jumping on the bandwagon too soon, esp[ecially] with a dwindling job market, employment stats, and a dipping stock market."

    Is now the time to buy, hold or sell ETH?

    Almost half of our panellists (48%) believe it's a good time to hold ETH, while just over two-fifths of them (41%) believe it's time to buy ETH.

    Only 10% think it's time to sell ETH.

    "Ethereum has great intrinsic value," Natalja Zaharova, head of operations at FXOpen LP Ltd, says. "Its network keeps becoming bigger."

    Paul Levy, senior lecturer at the University of Brighton, is also bullish on ETH and believes that now is the time to hold the asset.

    "Ethereum is still much talked about, mostly for good reasons," Levy says. "[It's] rooted in iterative innovation, often releasing new features and enhancements that are grounded in decent testing regimes."

    Jeremy Britton, CFO of BostonTrading.co, also believes ETH is a hold, but he's somewhat bearish on ETH for technical reasons.

    "Changing from POW to POS has made ETH less decentralised and less 'crypto'," Britton says. "Some of ETH's competitors may cut ETH's market share as people want lower fees and more decentralisation."

    Alexander Kuptsikevich, senior market analyst at FXPro, thinks it's time to sell ETH based on his technical analysis.

    "Ethereum has tried to stay afloat above 50- and 200-week MAs," Kuptsikevich says. "It went below them, and this move may continue in the following weeks."

    Is ETH overpriced, underpriced or priced fairly?

    The vast majority of our panellists feel that ETH is either underpriced or fairly priced.

    That is, 43% feel that ETH is currently underpriced and 40% feel that it's priced fairly.

    Only 17% feel that it's overpriced.

    "Ethereum will become the global settlement layer," Martin Froehler, CEO at Morpher, says. "Ether is the first yield-bearing deflationary asset."

    Tristan Thoma, director of government and payments at AlphaPoint, believes that ETH is priced fairly, pointing out that ETH's price will likely continue to increase as crypto becomes more widely adopted.

    "The price is still likely to increase over time as [the] crypto user base grows globally with more confident compliance structures," Thoma says. "[This should] result in [an] organic price increase."

    John Hawkins, senior lecturer at the University of Canberra, thinks ETH is overpriced, despite the uses of the Ethereum network.

    "Ethereum has more uses, [than] Bitcoin," Hawkins says. "[However,] the crypto mania is dying down; Google Trends show interest declining since 2021."

    How will the Ethereum community respond to the "over staking" of ETH?

    41% of our panellists believe that the Ethereum community will not provide a significant response to the "over staking" of ETH.

    Just over a quarter of our panellists (26%) think the Ethereum community will propose curbing the influence of liquid staking protocols like Lido, while 22% believe the Ethereum community will respond by suggesting a cap of ETH deposits on the beacon chain.

    The following is commentary from some of our panellists who voted "Other" in response to the question in the chart above.

    Matiu Rudolph, COO at Layer One X, points out that an Ethereum Improvement Protocol – EIP 7514 – "has been proposed as a short term solution to slow down growth of the active validator set."

    Josh Fraser, co-founder of Origin Protocol, says "the Ethereum community will come up with solutions to over staking, such as Origin Ether (OETH). Instead of just earning yield from staking rewards, users can find ways to optimise yield in innovative ways, such as optimising yield through DeFi and liquid staking."

    Ben Ritchie, managing director of Digital Capital Management Pty Ltd, says "In our perspective, we strongly advocate for the Ethereum community to prioritise thorough due diligence when selecting staking platforms, particularly those aligned with the principles of decentralisation, such as Rocketpool and similar projects aiming to promote network decentralisation."

    When will the tokenisation of real-world assets hit the mainstream?

    41% of our panellists think the tokenisation of real-world assets will go mainstream by 2030, while 31% believe we will see this by 2025.

    Only 10% of our panellists think it will go mainstream by 2024 and 7% believe it will never go mainstream.

    Josh Fraser believes we'll see the tokenisation of real-world assets go mainstream by 2030.

    "It's not unlikely that total value locked in NFTs will surpass that of DeFi," Fraser says, "as NFT value will include real estate, IP, luxury goods, and beyond."

    Will the market cap of ETH flip that of BTC?

    43% of our panellists don't see ETH's market capitalisation ever flipping BTC's.

    23% think it will happen but not until 2030, while 20% are unsure.

    Ruadhan O, creator of Seasonal Tokens, believes that Ethereum has more utility than Bitcoin, but that ETH won't flip BTC because ETH will be competing with the native coins of other smart contract platforms.

    "Ethereum remains expensive to use [and] it will lose market share to cheaper alternatives," O says. "Bitcoin isn't useful. Nobody needs a Bitcoin. There's no demand for Bitcoin's utility at a lower price, because there's no utility. This is why Bitcoin isn't losing market share to other proof-of-work coins."

    Josh Fraser feels differently and believes this will happen by 2030 or later.

    "It's likely ETH will eventually flip Bitcoin in terms of market capitalization," Fraser says.

    Meet the panel

    Methodology

    Finder surveyed 31 fintech specialists in October 2023. Panellists are able to answer as many or as few questions as they like, meaning the number of responses received varies by question. 29 panellists gave their price prediction for ETH by year-end 2023, 2025 and 2030. Panellists may own some cryptocurrencies, including ETH. All prices are listed in USD per ETH.

    Changes to methodology: In 2021, this research was conducted using the simple mean of all answers supplied to Finder. From 2022, we switched to using the truncated mean, with the top and bottom 10% of responses removed in order to attain a more consistent result. Any 2021 results quoted in this analysis have also been re-calculated using the truncated mean.

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    Frank Corva is the senior analyst for digital assets at Finder. Frank has turned his hobby of studying and writing about crypto into a career with a mission of educating the world about this burgeoning sector of finance. He worked in Ghana and Venezuela before earning a degree in applied linguistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. He taught writing and entertainment business courses in Japan and worked with UNICEF in Namibia before returning to the States to teach at universities in New York City. He spent years as a publicist and graphic designer in the music industry, working for record labels like Warner Music Group and Triple Crown Records, and he's also a former music journalist whose writing and photography has been in published in Alternative Press, Spin and other outlets. See full bio

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