Ethereum’s price is showing strong bullish momentum, recently breaking past the $4,000 resistance level. Analysts predict this upward trend could take Ether (ETH) to $15,000 by May 2025, fueled by technical patterns, institutional interest, and growing DeFi adoption.
Ethereum Rallies Above $4,000 After Recent Pullback
Ether has risen 28% since November 18, reaching a yearly high of $4,098. Despite a flash dip to $3,615 on December 5, the cryptocurrency quickly recovered and now trades above $4,000. Technical indicators suggest continued bullish momentum, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) staying below the overbought zone and the price forming a higher high and higher low trend on the 4-hour chart.
Analyst Predicts $15K ETH by 2025
A well-known crypto analyst, “Venture Founder,” believes Ethereum is approaching a “paradigm shift” after consolidating within a three-year ascending triangle pattern. Drawing parallels with Ethereum’s explosive 2016–2017 breakout, the analyst set a price target of $15,937 for May 2025.
The analyst highlighted that for this scenario to unfold, ETH must hold $3,800 as weekly support, increasing the likelihood of retesting its all-time high of $4,878 in the short term. A $15,000 ETH price would push Ethereum’s market cap beyond $1 trillion, marking a historic milestone.
Another independent trader, “Honey,” pointed to a “golden cross” pattern on Ethereum’s daily chart, suggesting the start of a “giga pump.” This pattern has historically preceded significant bull runs, further supporting the $15,000 price projection.
Spot ETH ETFs Gain Traction
Institutional interest in Ethereum is surging as spot Ether ETFs (exchange-traded funds) attract record inflows. After being overshadowed by spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, Ether ETFs are seeing renewed attention. On December 5, Ethereum ETFs recorded their largest daily inflow—$428.5 million—bringing total inflows since November 18 to over $1.3 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust has been a key driver, contributing $500 million this week and reaching $2.6 billion in total inflows.
This influx of institutional capital underscores growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value, further boosting its price potential.
DeFi Metrics Signal Robust Growth
Ethereum’s role as the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to strengthen. Data from DefiLlama shows the total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem reached a yearly high of $77 billion on December 5. This increase reflects growing adoption of DeFi applications and underscores Ethereum’s expanding utility beyond price speculation.
With strong technical indicators, increasing institutional interest, and robust DeFi growth, Ethereum appears well-positioned for further gains. If the predicted breakout materializes, ETH could enter a multi-year bull cycle, making the $15,000 price target by 2025 plausible.
