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In 2025, Ethereum ETH $2,437.24 Ethereum -2.37% Market capitalization $294.13 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.85 billion showed a 32.6% YTD increase, outperforming Bitcoin BTC $77,594.74 Bitcoin -3.10% Market capitalization $1.56 trillion VOL. 24 hours $1.4 billion and most other top virtual assets. Nevertheless, analysts warn that repeated local highs and downward dynamics signal limited growth potential without a change in market sentiment.
Data shows that ETH is currently trading at about 85% above its average purchase price, which has previously spurred powerful rallies (as in 2020−2021). However, in March, May, and December 2024, the same levels led to the formation of local tops and subsequent pullbacks.
Compared to other assets, Ethereum looks strong: its profitability is second only to gold and silver. For comparison, bitcoin added only 18.3% over the same period, lagging behind both ETH and traditional safe havens.
As of now, ETH is trading at around $ 4,299, holding above the 50-day EMA, but unable to recover its August highs. Indicators (RSI around 50, MACD in a bearish crossover) confirm market uncertainty.
Analysts point out that Ethereum has to break through resistance at $ 4,350 to resume growth. If it fails, the risk of a correction to the $ 4,000−4,100 zone remains high, which could mean the exhaustion of the short-term rally.