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Ethereum (ETH) as of May 16, 2025: Market Update

Ethereum (ETH) shows bullish momentum after a 43.6% increase between May 7 and May 14, currently trading around $2,673.50, with a market capitalization of $322.76 billion.

The recent activation of the Pectra upgrade on May 7, the most significant since The Merge in 2022, has improved network efficiency, reducing transaction costs and enabling more flexible staking (from 32 to 2,048 ETH). This, along with the increase in ETH burning and the adoption of Layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum, strengthens Ethereum's fundamentals.

Analysts predict that ETH could reach $5,925 in 2025, driven by institutional adoption, DeFi growth, and potential approvals of staking ETFs.

However, competition from blockchains like Solana and market volatility could limit progress. In the short term, a range between $2,600 and $3,600 is expected, with key support at $2,100. The bullish narrative is supported by whale interest and positive sentiment in the crypto market. Ethereum remains a pillar in blockchain innovation 🍀