#EthereumFuture Ethereum (ETH) continues to be one of the leading cryptocurrencies due to its functionality and active development of the ecosystem. In the short term, the price of ETH may exhibit volatility, especially in light of decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, macroeconomic news, and fluctuations in Bitcoin. In the long term, analysts expect growth, particularly with the development of Layer 2 technologies and the implementation of Ethereum 2.0 updates aimed at increasing scalability and reducing fees. Institutional interest also contributes to strengthening ETH's position. However, risks remain: regulatory restrictions, vulnerabilities in smart contracts, and competition from other blockchains.