#الإيثريوم may lead to an increase in sectors without surpassing #البيتكوين **
- **Bitcoin $BTC ** will continue as "Number 1" due to the narrative of **digital gold** and its broad institutional acceptance, especially with plans from countries like the United States to create a **strategic reserve** of it.
- **Ethereum** might lead the rise of **decentralized finance (DeFi)** and **Web 3.0 applications** if its technical upgrades (like Pectra) succeed and it regains competitive momentum against chains like Solana.
- **Price predictions for $ETH in 2025**:
- **Minimum**: ~2,900$
- **Maximum**: ~4,900$ .
> In the end, while Ethereum may not surpass Bitcoin overall, it will remain a major driver of **blockchain innovation**, with significant growth opportunities if network conditions and institutional demand improve.
