ETH is now like the big brother in the crypto circle, steady yet a bit stubborn, with top-notch technology but never showy. Although it has been a bit 'taciturn' over the past two years, unlike BNB, which is always riding the hype, or SOL, which is always having a party, don't forget that the hardest core projects in the entire blockchain space revolve around ETH: Uniswap, Lido, Arbitrum, ZKsync, Base... these are either high-end or have solid backgrounds, all are ETH's legitimate children.
Don't be fooled by ETH still hovering around 3000, seeming 'a bit inferior' compared to BTC; it's like the protagonist in a Marvel movie who starts off slow but builds up momentum. BTC is digital gold, no doubt, but ETH is 'digital earth'. Most of your operations, contracts, NFTs, games, and DeFi on the chain are likely running on ETH's infrastructure. Once the bull market comes, ETH will always be the one that strikes back.
Looking at reality, even Nasdaq companies are starting to buy BNB, and countries are working on reserve currencies. What about ETH? Don't worry, the ETF is about to land, and big Wall Street players like BlackRock and Grayscale have long been prepared with funds waiting to go. Once ETH takes off, it won't just surpass 4000; it will directly challenge the 'big three asset standards': BTC, ETH, BNB.
What ETH needs to do in the future is three things: finalize the ETF, unite Layer 2, and ignite Restaking. Once these three flames are lit, ETH will become the digital ether nation of the new era. Other chains are just generating hype and stories, while ETH directly provides you with foundational order. Don't hesitate any longer; ETH isn't unable to rise; it's just waiting for a brilliant breaking point.
Getting on board now might be the last wave of cheap goods. Hold firm to your beliefs and don't be a flip-flopper. E-Guardians, ready to charge, reaching 4000 is not the end, but the prologue to reclaiming glory! Charge!!