Ethereum's 117,000% Surge Over Decade Sparks Interest in New Challengers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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- Ethereum Investment Returns: Since its launch in July 2015, Ethereum has surged 117,000%, currently boasting a market cap of $353 billion, although its future growth potential is seen as limited, prompting investors to explore emerging Layer 1 blockchain networks.
- Millionaire Investment Strategy: Investors can potentially turn $1,000 into $1 million by investing in relatively unknown cryptocurrencies with the expectation of a 1,000-fold increase in value, a strategy that has previously succeeded with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Potential Emerging Competitors: Aptos, a new Layer 1 blockchain network, has a market cap of approximately $1.2 billion and trades for less than $2, meeting the criteria for investors seeking the next Ethereum and could become a future millionaire-maker.
- Investment Choice Analysis: Investors face two options: continue investing in Ethereum hoping for future performance or seek out new challengers with significant growth potential, the latter being riskier but potentially offering much higher returns.
Analyst Views on ETH
Wall Street analysts forecast ETH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ETH is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
