Ethereum's Rocky 2025 Ends Below $3,000; ChatGPT Predicts 2026 Price Scenarios
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 04 2026- Dramatic Price Fluctuations: Ethereum started 2025 around $3,300 but plummeted to $1,400 by early April due to Trump-induced tariff threats, representing a 60% loss and highlighting market instability.
- Buy-the-Dip Opportunity: Despite the significant drop, ETH rebounded to nearly $5,000 by late August, yet ended the year below $3,000, reflecting the volatile sentiment in the market.
- Market Pressure Factors: Throughout 2025, Ethereum faced persistent selling pressure, weak on-chain activity growth, and rising competition from faster, cheaper Layer-1s, resulting in nine monthly red closes, a first since the 2018 bear market.
- Uncertain Future Predictions: ChatGPT forecasts that if market conditions remain weak, Ethereum could revisit the $1,500-$2,000 range, while in a bullish scenario, it could soar to between $7,000 and $10,000, indicating that its next move could redefine the entire crypto market.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
