Ether is expected to surpass $8,000 in 2025, with significant growth projected by Steno Research.
According to the report, Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is poised to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) next year, supported by historical trends and the potential market impact of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency.
Bitcoin is anticipated to climb to a minimum of $150,000, up from its current level of around $94,000, while Ether is forecasted to more than double, reaching at least $8,000 from its present price of $3,400.
Steno Research predicts the Ether-to-Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio will rise to 0.06 over the next 12 months, compared to the current 0.0357, reflecting patterns seen in previous market cycles.
“Donald Trump’s presidency could create favorable conditions for altcoins, particularly Ether, as regulatory dynamics shift,” said Mads Eberhardt, an analyst at Steno Research.
The report also expects Bitcoin’s market dominance to decrease to around 45% from its current 56.6%, as investors turn their focus to alternative cryptocurrencies.
Furthermore, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized applications (dApps) is forecasted to hit a record high of $300 billion in 2025, strengthening the outlook for altcoin growth.
Steno Research highlights the potential introduction of new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. as a significant driver for increased institutional investment in altcoins.
“We anticipate 2025 will mark a turning point for institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, with Ether and other altcoins emerging as primary beneficiaries,” the report concluded.
