$ETH You're asking about $ETH (Ethereum) — nice! Here's the quick 2025 update:
Price: ETH is doing really well — trading above $4,000 lately, pushing toward its all-time highs again as the broader crypto market rallies.
Spot ETH ETFs: Huge catalyst — several Ethereum spot ETFs got approved in the U.S. in early 2025 (following Bitcoin’s ETFs in 2024). This pumped institutional demand massively.
Ethereum upgrades: The Pectra upgrade is coming later this year, aiming to improve wallet usability and further reduce gas fees.
Layer 2s booming: L2 ecosystems (like Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, etc.) are thriving, anchored on Ethereum. This is keeping ETH ultra-relevant despite competition from Solana, Avalanche, etc.
Staking: Over 30% of all ETH is now staked — reducing supply and creating bullish pressure.
Narrative: ETH is becoming seen as "ultrasound money" — with ETH supply continuing to shrink post-merge (thanks to EIP-1559 burns).
Bottom line:
$ETH looks super strong fundamentally and technically. It's not moving as "wild" as some altcoins, but it’s showing steady, mature growth — a favorite for institutions right now.
Want me to also throw in the top price predictions people are talking about for ETH 2025-26? Some are crazy bullish.