Ethereum Price Today: Can ETH Hit $5,000 if BTC Hits $150k?

Discover if Ethereum price has the ability to hit $5,000 if Bitcoin price manages to scale up to $150,000. Will ETH bulls pull through?
By Akash Girimath
December 4, 2024 | Updated December 4, 2024
Analyst Outlines Buying Opportunity Before Ethereum (ETH) Price Skyrockets to $3,000

Highlights

  • Ethereum price is up today despite recent Bitcoin crash.
  • ETH hitting $5,000 seems highly likely if Bitcoin touches $150,000.
  • A breakdown of $3,352 support level could catalyze a double-digit correction to $3,000.

Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price today trades at $3,853.7 as of 11 PM, which is a show of strength. Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins. Regardless, Ethereum prices today hit a daily high of $3,892.3 after 6.34% move on October 4. If this outlook continues, Ether could push toward $4,000 while investors await for Bitcoin price to hit $100k. But Can Ethereum hit $5,000, especially if Bitcoin hits $150k?

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Ethereum Price Today: ETH Delays Sell Signal

Ethereum price performance relative to its peers is a display of strength. Despite ETH’s bearish divergence it is up today. Regardless, ETH’s new-found bullishness is a  paradigm shift that also hints at an end of 2024’s boring performance.

From a short-term outlook, ETH price looks to extend its gains if BTC continues its sideways movement. Let’s explore this in the later section of this article.

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Ethereum Price Chart Today

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*Ethereum price updated as of 11 PM.

Ethereum’s innovative smart contract technology has made it a standout altcoin since its inception in 2015. Continuous major network upgrades ensure Ethereum stays ahead in smart contract innovation. The latest upgrade, Cancun, launched on March 13, 2024.

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Ethereum Price Outlook

ETH’s year-to-date (YTD) performance continues to increase and currently sits at 33%. This recent slump in Bitcoin price has affected the YTD gains, which have dropped from 50% since November 11. As of October 4, 2024, if you invested $10,000 in ETH on January 1, 2024, your portfolio, after 317 days, would be up roughly $3,317. Ethereum’s market capitalization stands at $464.1 billion.

Ethereum: The Second-Largest Crypto By Market Cap

Ethereum ranks second in market capitalization, valued at $464.1 billion, after Bitcoin’s $1.73 trillion. Together, BTC & ETH’s market capitalization constitutes 83% of the total crypto market cap.

Since its all-time high of $571 billion in November 2021, Ethereum’s value decreased by half in October, but has spiked recently due to Bitcoin’s new ATH. Still, Ethereum maintains a strong lead over other popular cryptocurrencies:
  • Solana (SOL): $98.8 billion
  • Ripple (XRP): $89.8 billion
  • BNB (BNB): $91.0 billion

Despite this recent downtick and recovery, the 24-hour trading volume of Ethereum is $60.2 billion.

Ethereum’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars

The 24-hour trading volume of Ethereum is $60.2 billion. Binance is the largest contributor to this trading volume – about 11% is contributed by spot trading and nearly 40% from futures trading. Exchanges like OKX, Bitget, and ByBit follow Binance.

Ethereum Morphs to Proof-of-Stake Technology

The London hard fork is a significant Ethereum blockchain upgrade. It changed the network from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). He explained how Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is more decentralized than Proof-of-Work (PoW).

Key Ethereum Blockchain Upgrades in the Past 5 Years

Here are some key upgrades in the past five years that shaped Ethereum as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization.

2024:

  • Cancun-Deneb (“Dencun”): This upgrade aimed to improve Ethereum’s scalability, security, and usability, setting the stage for further enhancements.
2023:
  • Shanghai-Capella (“Shapella”): Enabled the withdrawal of staked Ether (ETH), marking a significant milestone in Ethereum’s transition to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm.
2022:
  • Paris (The Merge): Successfully transitioned Ethereum from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, reducing energy consumption and increasing security.
  • Bellatrix: Prepared the Ethereum network for The Merge by introducing the necessary PoS consensus logic.
  • Gray Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring a smooth transition to PoS.
2021:
  • Arrow Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” again, providing more time for the transition to PoS.
  • Altair: Introduced several improvements to the Beacon Chain, including better validator incentives and enhanced security.
  • London: Implemented the highly anticipated EIP-1559, which reformed the transaction fee market, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
  • Berlin: Introduced several protocol upgrades, including improved gas efficiency and enhanced security features.
2020:
  • Beacon Chain genesis: Launched the Beacon Chain, marking the beginning of Ethereum’s transition to PoS.
  • Staking deposit contract deployed: Enabled users to deposit ETH and participate in the PoS consensus algorithm.
  • Muir Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” to ensure a smooth transition to PoS.

ETH Gas & It’s Effect on Ethereum Price

The blockchain upgrades Ethereum receives aim to solve the trilemma of blockchain, i.e., balancing decentralization, security, and scalability. The switch to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) enhanced these aspects. Ethereum’s transaction fees (gas fees) plummeted post-upgrade, drawing more investors. Gas fees are like taxes, measured in Gwei, required for secure transactions.

As of October 4, the gas fee for a transaction on the ETH network as of 11 PM is 14 Gwei.

When Ethereum’s on-chain value grows, presenting opportunities, investors flock, driving gas fees up. This typically occurs during market upswings, peaking at all-time highs.

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Ethereum Price Outlook For Next Week

Date Price Change
October 03, 20254360.57-0.87%
October 04, 20254409.000.23%
October 05, 20254498.712.27%
October 06, 20254680.586.4%
October 07, 20254805.519.24%
October 08, 20254895.3611.28%
October 09, 20254776.978.59%
October 10, 20254683.606.47%
October 11, 20254722.287.35%
October 12, 20254844.0610.12%
October 13, 20255034.6814.45%
October 14, 20255126.9816.55%
October 15, 20255197.6118.15%
October 16, 20255242.2219.17%
October 17, 20255238.4619.08%
October 18, 20255181.2517.78%
October 19, 20255131.8216.66%
October 20, 20255073.9215.34%
October 21, 20254913.6811.7%
October 22, 20254745.197.87%
October 23, 20254564.513.76%
October 24, 20254545.053.32%
October 25, 20254589.004.32%
October 26, 20254561.093.68%
October 27, 20254549.393.42%
October 28, 20254570.373.9%
October 29, 20254618.845%
October 30, 20254682.736.45%
October 31, 20254782.718.72%
November 01, 20254864.3910.58%

Based on CoinGagpe’s Ethereum price predictions, investors can expect ETH to trade at around $3,373 in the next week. This is a considerate prediction and is in line with the lackluster performance seen since the start of 2024.

Ethereum Price Outlook Between 2025 & 2029

2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $3,764.94 $5,231.08 $4,498.01 14.5%
February $3,579.95 $5,219.93 $4,399.95 12%
March $3,394.96 $5,208.79 $4,301.88 9.5%
April $3,209.97 $5,197.64 $4,203.81 7%
May $3,024.98 $5,186.50 $4,105.75 4.5%
June $2,840 $5,175.36 $4,007.68 2%
July $2,655.01 $5,164.21 $3,909.61 -0.5%
August $2,470.02 $5,153.07 $3,811.55 -3%
September $2,285.03 $5,141.92 $3,713.48 -5.5%
October $2,100.04 $5,130.78 $3,615.41 -8%
November $1,915.05 $5,119.63 $3,517.35 -10.5%
December $1,730.06 $5,108.49 $3,419.28 -13%
All Time $2,747.50 $5,169.78 $3,958.65 0.75%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $2,367.31 $5,490.95 $4,038.01 2.8%
February $3,004.55 $5,873.41 $4,656.73 18.5%
March $3,641.80 $6,255.87 $5,275.46 34.3%
April $4,279.04 $6,638.33 $5,894.19 50%
May $4,916.29 $7,020.79 $6,512.91 65.8%
June $5,553.53 $7,403.25 $7,131.64 81.5%
July $6,190.78 $7,785.70 $7,750.37 97.3%
August $6,828.02 $8,168.16 $8,369.09 113%
September $7,465.27 $8,550.62 $8,987.82 128.8%
October $8,102.51 $8,933.08 $9,606.55 144.5%
November $8,739.76 $9,315.54 $10,225.27 160.3%
December $9,377 $9,698 $10,844 176%
All Time $5,872.15 $7,594.47 $7,441 89.4%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $9,764.17 $10,098.83 $11,342.92 188.7%
February $10,151.33 $10,499.67 $11,841.83 201.4%
March $10,538.50 $10,900.50 $12,340.75 214.1%
April $10,925.67 $11,301.33 $12,839.67 226.8%
May $11,312.83 $11,702.17 $13,338.58 239.5%
June $11,700 $12,103 $13,837.50 252.2%
July $12,087.17 $12,503.83 $14,336.42 264.9%
August $12,474.33 $12,904.67 $14,835.33 277.6%
September $12,861.50 $13,305.50 $15,334.25 290.3%
October $13,248.67 $13,706.33 $15,833.17 303%
November $13,635.83 $14,107.17 $16,332.08 315.7%
December $14,023 $14,508 $16,831 328.4%
All Time $11,893.58 $12,303.42 $14,086.96 258.5%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $14,562.58 $15,055.58 $17,451.58 344.2%
February $15,102.17 $15,603.17 $18,072.17 360%
March $15,641.75 $16,150.75 $18,692.75 375.8%
April $16,181.33 $16,698.33 $19,313.33 391.6%
May $16,720.92 $17,245.92 $19,933.92 407.4%
June $17,260.50 $17,793.50 $20,554.50 423.1%
July $17,800.08 $18,341.08 $21,175.08 438.9%
August $18,339.67 $18,888.67 $21,795.67 454.7%
September $18,879.25 $19,436.25 $22,416.25 470.5%
October $19,418.83 $19,983.83 $23,036.83 486.3%
November $19,958.42 $20,531.42 $23,657.42 502.1%
December $20,498 $21,079 $24,278 517.9%
All Time $17,530.29 $18,067.29 $20,864.79 431%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $21,296.42 $21,899.25 $25,175.08 540.8%
February $22,094.83 $22,719.50 $26,072.17 563.6%
March $22,893.25 $23,539.75 $26,969.25 586.4%
April $23,691.67 $24,360 $27,866.33 609.2%
May $24,490.08 $25,180.25 $28,763.42 632.1%
June $25,288.50 $26,000.50 $29,660.50 654.9%
July $26,086.92 $26,820.75 $30,557.58 677.7%
August $26,885.33 $27,641 $31,454.67 700.6%
September $27,683.75 $28,461.25 $32,351.75 723.4%
October $28,482.17 $29,281.50 $33,248.83 746.2%
November $29,280.58 $30,101.75 $34,145.92 769.1%
December $30,079 $30,922 $35,043 791.9%
All Time $25,687.71 $26,410.63 $30,109.04 666.3%

In the next year, Ethereum price could still be hovering in the current range. Based on the prediction data, ETH’s trade range extends from $3,001.19 to $4,651.84. This outlook is based on the previous data. However, if ETH breaks the trend, it could go much higher.

The long-term outlook extending from 2025 to 2029, Ethereum price could hit a high of $18,603 with the lowest point being $3,000.

Ethereum Price Outlook Between 2030 & 2050

2030
2031
2032
2033
2040
2050
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $31,224.17 $32,125.83 $36,520.92 829.5%
February $32,369.33 $33,329.67 $37,998.83 867.1%
March $33,514.50 $34,533.50 $39,476.75 904.8%
April $34,659.67 $35,737.33 $40,954.67 942.4%
May $35,804.83 $36,941.17 $42,432.58 980%
June $36,950 $38,145 $43,910.50 1017.6%
July $38,095.17 $39,348.83 $45,388.42 1055.2%
August $39,240.33 $40,552.67 $46,866.33 1092.8%
September $40,385.50 $41,756.50 $48,344.25 1130.4%
October $41,530.67 $42,960.33 $49,822.17 1168.1%
November $42,675.83 $44,164.17 $51,300.08 1205.7%
December $43,821 $45,368 $52,778 1243.3%
All Time $37,522.58 $38,746.92 $44,649.46 1036.4%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $45,458.08 $47,027.42 $54,799.17 1294.7%
February $47,095.17 $48,686.83 $56,820.33 1346.2%
March $48,732.25 $50,346.25 $58,841.50 1397.6%
April $50,369.33 $52,005.67 $60,862.67 1449.1%
May $52,006.42 $53,665.08 $62,883.83 1500.5%
June $53,643.50 $55,324.50 $64,905 1551.9%
July $55,280.58 $56,983.92 $66,926.17 1603.4%
August $56,917.67 $58,643.33 $68,947.33 1654.8%
September $58,554.75 $60,302.75 $70,968.50 1706.3%
October $60,191.83 $61,962.17 $72,989.67 1757.7%
November $61,828.92 $63,621.58 $75,010.83 1809.2%
December $63,466 $65,281 $77,032 1860.6%
All Time $54,462.04 $56,154.21 $65,915.58 1577.7%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $66,018.42 $67,899.75 $79,770 1930.3%
February $68,570.83 $70,518.50 $82,508 2000%
March $71,123.25 $73,137.25 $85,246 2069.7%
April $73,675.67 $75,756 $87,984 2139.3%
May $76,228.08 $78,374.75 $90,722 2209%
June $78,780.50 $80,993.50 $93,460 2278.7%
July $81,332.92 $83,612.25 $96,198 2348.4%
August $83,885.33 $86,231 $98,936 2418.1%
September $86,437.75 $88,849.75 $101,674 2487.8%
October $88,990.17 $91,468.50 $104,412 2557.5%
November $91,542.58 $94,087.25 $107,150 2627.2%
December $94,095 $96,706 $109,888 2696.8%
All Time $80,056.71 $82,302.88 $94,829 2313.6%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $97,870.75 $100,586.50 $114,485.33 2813.9%
February $101,646.50 $104,467 $119,082.67 2930.9%
March $105,422.25 $108,347.50 $123,680 3047.9%
April $109,198 $112,228 $128,277.33 3164.9%
May $112,973.75 $116,108.50 $132,874.67 3281.9%
June $116,749.50 $119,989 $137,472 3398.9%
July $120,525.25 $123,869.50 $142,069.33 3515.9%
August $124,301 $127,750 $146,666.67 3632.9%
September $128,076.75 $131,630.50 $151,264 3749.9%
October $131,852.50 $135,511 $155,861.33 3866.9%
November $135,628.25 $139,391.50 $160,458.67 3984%
December $139,404 $143,272 $165,056 4101%
All Time $118,637.38 $121,929.25 $139,770.67 3457.4%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $142,950 $148,047.75 $168,613.42 4191.5%
February $146,496 $152,823.50 $172,170.83 4282.1%
March $150,042 $157,599.25 $175,728.25 4372.6%
April $153,588 $162,375 $179,285.67 4463.1%
May $157,134 $167,150.75 $182,843.08 4553.7%
June $160,680 $171,926.50 $186,400.50 4644.2%
July $164,226 $176,702.25 $189,957.92 4734.8%
August $167,772 $181,478 $193,515.33 4825.3%
September $171,318 $186,253.75 $197,072.75 4915.9%
October $174,864 $191,029.50 $200,630.17 5006.4%
November $178,410 $195,805.25 $204,187.58 5096.9%
December $181,956 $200,581 $207,745 5187.5%
All Time $162,453 $174,314.38 $188,179.21 4689.5%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $187,686.83 $205,953.75 $214,311.58 5354.6%
February $193,417.67 $211,326.50 $220,878.17 5521.7%
March $199,148.50 $216,699.25 $227,444.75 5688.9%
April $204,879.33 $222,072 $234,011.33 5856%
May $210,610.17 $227,444.75 $240,577.92 6023.1%
June $216,341 $232,817.50 $247,144.50 6190.3%
July $222,071.83 $238,190.25 $253,711.08 6357.4%
August $227,802.67 $243,563 $260,277.67 6524.5%
September $233,533.50 $248,935.75 $266,844.25 6691.7%
October $239,264.33 $254,308.50 $273,410.83 6858.8%
November $244,995.17 $259,681.25 $279,977.42 7025.9%
December $250,726 $265,054 $286,544 7193.1%
All Time $219,206.42 $235,503.88 $250,427.79 6273.8%

Between 2023 and 2050, Ethereum’s price will most likely follow the bullish outlook and aim for the six-digit territory. The lowest price point is $16,092.58, and the highest price of Ether is $145,915.83.

Can Ethereum Price Hit $5,000 if BTC Touches $150K?

The recent sideways movement in Bitcoin, as mentioned above, has allowed altcoins to run wild. Amid this phase of the bull cycle, Ethereum has emerged as a strong coin as it failed to be influenced by the recent 8% crash in BTC. This paradigm shift could help ETH scale higher in two particular scenarios – if Bitcoin continues its sideways movement and during a BTC-led uptrend.

Assuming, Bitcoin ends its rangebound movement and kickstarts an uptrend, starting second week, then Ethereum price could follow its path. If Bitcoin price shatters the $100K level and hits $150K, it will be a significant achievement for the largest crypto by market cap. Under these bullish conditions only a select few coins will be able to keep up. Ethereum is one such crypto.

Considering the recent show of strength coupled with Bitcoin’s run up to $150K, Ethereum is highly likely to hit $5,000. This move would constitute 35% rally and isn’t unheard of in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

ETH/USDT 1-day chart
ETH/USDT 1-day chart

On the contrary, if Ethereum price fails to hold $3,352 with Bitcoin sliding lower, it would suggest that the bullish outlook would be unlikely to unfold. Such a development could suggest ETH could crash 14% to tag the next key support level of $3,000 or $2,886.

Akash Girimath
Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.
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