In 2025, the ether (ETH) market is expected to be influenced by several factors: the completion of the transition to Ethereum 2.0 (so-called Danksharding and other scaling upgrades), the development of L2 solutions such as zkSync, Arbitrum, or Optimism, and broader adoption by institutions. The increasing use of ETH as a fundamental asset for DeFi, NFTs, and stablecoins is also crucial.

Recent reports suggest that interest in spot ETH ETFs in the USA is growing, although the SEC is still hesitant about approving them. However, if ETFs are indeed allowed, it could mean significant price growth. Ethereum thus remains a technological leader, and its future is – despite volatility – still very interesting.

Optimistic scenario (with ETFs and adoption growth):

Price: 6,000 – 8,500 USD

Reasons:

Approval of a spot Ethereum ETF in the USA

Massive increase in the use of L2 solutions (zkSync, Optimism, Arbitrum)

Another wave of interest in DeFi and staking

Accelerated scaling due to Proto-Danksharding

Strong institutional adoption (banks, funds)

Neutral scenario:

Price: 3,500 – 5,000 USD

Reasons:

No ETFs, but stable ecosystem development

Increased competition from other smart chains (e.g., Solana, Avalanche)

Volatile but slightly bullish market sentiment

Pessimistic scenario:

Price: 1,800 – 2,800 USD

Reasons:

Delay or rejection of ETFs

Global regulations will dampen interest in crypto

Technical problems in the network, security incidents