Looking back at every bull market, there are always those who sigh afterwards. Now, with ETH priced at $3500, it has yet to recover from its previous peak, but its on-chain activity, L2 ecosystem, and institutional subscriptions have already far exceeded 2021 levels.
The market may still be hesitant, but Ethereum is steadily transitioning from a 'technical asset' to a 'financial asset'.
What you may see is the repeated fluctuation of prices, while I notice that funds are quietly positioning themselves.
Reaching $7000 by the end of the year may seem distant, but it is actually a reasonable path for value return. Smart choices are often made when others are skeptical and buying at the bottom, rather than waiting for the market to clarify before following in.