Ethereum (ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, hasn’t had an easy year. Its price has been dragged down by world conflicts, economic uncertainty, and some major doubts from investors and traders.
But that might be changing soon.
According to crypto experts, a few key events coming up could help push Ethereum’s price much higher — possibly kicking off a strong rebound.
What Could Boost Ethereum’s Price?
Crypto analyst Ted Pillows recently pointed out that May 2025 could be a turning point for Ethereum. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he highlighted a few major updates:
1. The Pectra Upgrade – May 7, 2025
This is a big software upgrade for Ethereum. It will make the network better in several ways — including:
- Easier and faster ETH staking
- Better deposit processing
- More storage capacity for data (“blobs”)
- Improved user experience through simpler accounts
All of this could make Ethereum more efficient and attractive for users and developers.
2. ETH-Staking ETFs Might Be Approved
ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) make it easy for regular investors to buy crypto. Last year, spot Ethereum ETFs launched, but they didn’t do as well as Bitcoin ETFs.
One big reason: they didn’t offer ETH staking rewards — meaning holders couldn’t earn passive income like they can with regular ETH.
Now, that could change.
- In February 2025, Cboe asked U.S. regulators (the SEC) to let the 21Shares Ethereum ETF stake ETH.
- In March, Fidelity and Bitwise made similar requests.
If the SEC says yes, that could make Ethereum ETFs much more appealing, and drive more people to invest in ETH.
“Each of these events could push ETH up by $1,000,” said Pillows.
Why Ethereum Is Undervalued Right Now
Some traders say Ethereum is currently the most hated crypto — similar to how Solana was treated when it crashed to $8 (Solana has since bounced back above $100).
One user even joked online:
“If you invested $10,000 in Ethereum 7 years ago, you’d still have $10,000 today. Trump, you destroyed us man!”
But not everyone is pessimistic. Some see this as a great time to buy.
According to on-chain data:
- ETH is now trading below its “realized price” — which basically means investors are valuing it lower than what it cost them.
- The last time this happened was in 2020, just before ETH went from $200 to over $4,000 in the next year.
This has led one analyst to say:
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy ETH cheap!”
A Wave of Optimism Is Building
Ethereum recently got a small boost after the SEC approved options trading for BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) — showing more confidence from big financial players.
Also, former President Trump gave markets a surprise lift by:
- Pausing tariffs (import taxes) for 90 days
- Saying, “This is a great time to buy!”
These moves helped ETH jump nearly 14% in a single day, hitting $1,613 at the time of reporting.
