What’s Next for ETH Price in 2025? Will Ethereum See an Increase?

The cryptocurrency market is currently in a period of consolidation, with many focusing on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Bitcoin recently reached near $98,000 before dropping, and its second attempt to surpass $97,000 has failed. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has also been stuck in a narrow range since late April. Despite this, the outlook for Ethereum remains positive.

Ethereum just underwent its biggest upgrade yet, the “Pectra” upgrade, which brought significant changes. Key improvements include the ability to perform multiple actions within a single transaction, enhanced security for faster and cheaper transactions, and a new “Spending Control” feature that sets a daily withdrawal limit for wallets. These upgrades focus on transaction efficiency, smart wallets, and staking.

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Even with these upgrades, Ethereum’s price performance has been lagging behind Bitcoin and Solana. The price has been hovering around mid-term lows, even as Bitcoin approaches $100,000. However, Ethereum has historically shown the ability to recover quickly. It seems to be approaching the edge of its consolidation range, with the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) recently dipping below 0. 

This indicator triggered a rebound in the past, which led to a 165% price surge and three attempts to push past $4,000—though none succeeded.

Currently, Ethereum is in a critical resistance zone between $1,819 and $1,975. While bulls are trying to maintain momentum, they are struggling to break above this range. If Ethereum manages to push higher, it could see a rise to $4,000 or more. However, if the price fails to stay above its support level, a decline to around $1,000 might be possible.