Ethereum Price Today: What to Expect from ETH in December
Highlights
- Ethereum price looks bullish on the daily chart with its recent breakout above $3,500 hurdle.
- However, a bearish divergence plagues this optimistic outlook and threatens a drop.
- If the recent show of strength persists and Bitcoin does not crash, ETH could easily climb to $4,000.
Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price trades today at $3,713.0 as of 11 PM. Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins. Regardless, Ethereum prices today hit a daily high of $3,727.3 after 3.24% move on October 22.
Why is Ethereum Price Rising Today?
Ethereum price performance relative to its peers shows strength. While altcoins gave gains back to the market due to Bitcoin’s sudden downtrend, Ethereum price climbs higher. This strength shows a paradigm shift that hints at an end of Ether’s lackluster performance. If BTC consolidates or climbs higher, the ETH price could extend its gains. But a drop in BTC toward $90k could delay this uptrend. could drop lower or climb higher.
Ethereum Price Chart Today
*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.
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 22, 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 $447.2 billion.
Ethereum: The Second-Largest Crypto By Market Cap
Ethereum ranks second in market capitalization, valued at $447.2 billion, after Bitcoin’s $1.73 trillion. Together, BTC & ETH’s market capitalization constitutes 83% of the total crypto market cap.
- 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 $30.8 billion.
Ethereum’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars
The 24-hour trading volume of Ethereum is $30.8 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 Upgrades 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).
Notable Ethereum Blockchain Upgrades in 5 Years
Here are some key upgrades in the past five years that shaped Ethereum as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization.
2024:
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Cancun-Deneb (“Dencun”): This upgrade aimed to improve Ethereum’s scalability, security, and usability, setting the stage for further enhancements.
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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.
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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.
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Bellatrix: Prepared the Ethereum network for The Merge by introducing the necessary PoS consensus logic.
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Gray Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring a smooth transition to PoS.
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Arrow Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” again, providing more time for the transition to PoS.
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Altair: Introduced several improvements to the Beacon Chain, including better validator incentives and enhanced security.
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London: Implemented the highly anticipated EIP-1559, which reformed the transaction fee market, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
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Berlin: Introduced several protocol upgrades, including improved gas efficiency and enhanced security features.
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Beacon Chain genesis: Launched the Beacon Chain, marking the beginning of Ethereum’s transition to PoS.
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Staking deposit contract deployed: Enabled users to deposit ETH and participate in the PoS consensus algorithm.
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Muir Glacier: Delayed the “difficulty bomb” to ensure a smooth transition to PoS.
How ETH Gas Affects 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 22, 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.
Ethereum Price Forecast For Next 7 Days
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | 4001.41 | -0.76% |
| October 22, 2025 | 4046.13 | 0.35% |
| October 23, 2025 | 4129.20 | 2.41% |
| October 24, 2025 | 4297.13 | 6.57% |
| October 25, 2025 | 4412.15 | 9.42% |
| October 26, 2025 | 4495.11 | 11.48% |
| October 27, 2025 | 4384.58 | 8.74% |
| October 28, 2025 | 4299.62 | 6.63% |
| October 29, 2025 | 4335.33 | 7.52% |
| October 30, 2025 | 4449.15 | 10.34% |
| October 31, 2025 | 4625.16 | 14.71% |
| November 01, 2025 | 4709.14 | 16.79% |
| November 02, 2025 | 4773.96 | 18.4% |
| November 03, 2025 | 4815.15 | 19.42% |
| November 04, 2025 | 4810.21 | 19.3% |
| November 05, 2025 | 4757.38 | 17.99% |
| November 06, 2025 | 4711.90 | 16.86% |
| November 07, 2025 | 4656.41 | 15.48% |
| November 08, 2025 | 4508.45 | 11.81% |
| November 09, 2025 | 4352.47 | 7.94% |
| November 10, 2025 | 4185.63 | 3.81% |
| November 11, 2025 | 4172.58 | 3.48% |
| November 12, 2025 | 4211.43 | 4.45% |
| November 13, 2025 | 4185.66 | 3.81% |
| November 14, 2025 | 4176.09 | 3.57% |
| November 15, 2025 | 4195.46 | 4.05% |
| November 16, 2025 | 4241.38 | 5.19% |
| November 17, 2025 | 4300.37 | 6.65% |
| November 18, 2025 | 4393.79 | 8.97% |
| November 19, 2025 | 4466.81 | 10.78% |
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.
How High Can Ethereum Price Go Between 2025 & 2029
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $4,011.06 | $4,807.11 | $4,409.09 | 9.3% |
| February | $3,823.06 | $4,799.07 | $4,311.07 | 6.8% |
| March | $3,635.05 | $4,791.04 | $4,213.05 | 4.4% |
| April | $3,447.05 | $4,783 | $4,115.03 | 2% |
| May | $3,259.05 | $4,774.96 | $4,017.01 | -0.4% |
| June | $3,071.05 | $4,766.92 | $3,918.99 | -2.9% |
| July | $2,883.04 | $4,758.88 | $3,820.96 | -5.3% |
| August | $2,695.04 | $4,750.84 | $3,722.94 | -7.7% |
| September | $2,507.04 | $4,742.81 | $3,624.92 | -10.2% |
| October | $2,319.04 | $4,734.77 | $3,526.90 | -12.6% |
| November | $2,131.03 | $4,726.73 | $3,428.88 | -15% |
| December | $1,943.03 | $4,718.69 | $3,330.86 | -17.5% |
| All Time | $2,977.04 | $4,762.90 | $3,869.97 | -4.1% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $2,535.94 | $5,102.72 | $4,029.12 | -0.1% |
| February | $3,128.86 | $5,486.74 | $4,727.38 | 17.2% |
| March | $3,721.77 | $5,870.77 | $5,425.65 | 34.5% |
| April | $4,314.69 | $6,254.79 | $6,123.91 | 51.8% |
| May | $4,907.60 | $6,638.82 | $6,822.17 | 69.1% |
| June | $5,500.52 | $7,022.85 | $7,520.43 | 86.4% |
| July | $6,093.43 | $7,406.87 | $8,218.69 | 103.7% |
| August | $6,686.34 | $7,790.90 | $8,916.95 | 121% |
| September | $7,279.26 | $8,174.92 | $9,615.22 | 138.3% |
| October | $7,872.17 | $8,558.95 | $10,313.48 | 155.6% |
| November | $8,465.09 | $8,942.97 | $11,011.74 | 172.9% |
| December | $9,058 | $9,327 | $11,710 | 190.2% |
| All Time | $5,796.97 | $7,214.86 | $7,869.56 | 95% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $9,393.58 | $9,679.08 | $12,045.17 | 198.5% |
| February | $9,729.17 | $10,031.17 | $12,380.33 | 206.8% |
| March | $10,064.75 | $10,383.25 | $12,715.50 | 215.1% |
| April | $10,400.33 | $10,735.33 | $13,050.67 | 223.4% |
| May | $10,735.92 | $11,087.42 | $13,385.83 | 231.7% |
| June | $11,071.50 | $11,439.50 | $13,721 | 240% |
| July | $11,407.08 | $11,791.58 | $14,056.17 | 248.4% |
| August | $11,742.67 | $12,143.67 | $14,391.33 | 256.7% |
| September | $12,078.25 | $12,495.75 | $14,726.50 | 265% |
| October | $12,413.83 | $12,847.83 | $15,061.67 | 273.3% |
| November | $12,749.42 | $13,199.92 | $15,396.83 | 281.6% |
| December | $13,085 | $13,552 | $15,732 | 289.9% |
| All Time | $11,239.29 | $11,615.54 | $13,888.58 | 244.2% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $13,563.08 | $14,047.67 | $16,309.92 | 304.2% |
| February | $14,041.17 | $14,543.33 | $16,887.83 | 318.5% |
| March | $14,519.25 | $15,039 | $17,465.75 | 332.9% |
| April | $14,997.33 | $15,534.67 | $18,043.67 | 347.2% |
| May | $15,475.42 | $16,030.33 | $18,621.58 | 361.5% |
| June | $15,953.50 | $16,526 | $19,199.50 | 375.8% |
| July | $16,431.58 | $17,021.67 | $19,777.42 | 390.1% |
| August | $16,909.67 | $17,517.33 | $20,355.33 | 404.5% |
| September | $17,387.75 | $18,013 | $20,933.25 | 418.8% |
| October | $17,865.83 | $18,508.67 | $21,511.17 | 433.1% |
| November | $18,343.92 | $19,004.33 | $22,089.08 | 447.4% |
| December | $18,822 | $19,500 | $22,667 | 461.8% |
| All Time | $16,192.54 | $16,773.83 | $19,488.46 | 383% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $19,526.50 | $20,213 | $23,522.92 | 483% |
| February | $20,231 | $20,926 | $24,378.83 | 504.2% |
| March | $20,935.50 | $21,639 | $25,234.75 | 525.4% |
| April | $21,640 | $22,352 | $26,090.67 | 546.6% |
| May | $22,344.50 | $23,065 | $26,946.58 | 567.8% |
| June | $23,049 | $23,778 | $27,802.50 | 589% |
| July | $23,753.50 | $24,491 | $28,658.42 | 610.2% |
| August | $24,458 | $25,204 | $29,514.33 | 631.5% |
| September | $25,162.50 | $25,917 | $30,370.25 | 652.7% |
| October | $25,867 | $26,630 | $31,226.17 | 673.9% |
| November | $26,571.50 | $27,343 | $32,082.08 | 695.1% |
| December | $27,276 | $28,056 | $32,938 | 716.3% |
| All Time | $23,401.25 | $24,134.50 | $28,230.46 | 599.6% |
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 Forecast Between 2030 & 2050
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $28,417.17 | $29,249.08 | $34,130.33 | 745.9% |
| February | $29,558.33 | $30,442.17 | $35,322.67 | 775.4% |
| March | $30,699.50 | $31,635.25 | $36,515 | 805% |
| April | $31,840.67 | $32,828.33 | $37,707.33 | 834.5% |
| May | $32,981.83 | $34,021.42 | $38,899.67 | 864.1% |
| June | $34,123 | $35,214.50 | $40,092 | 893.6% |
| July | $35,264.17 | $36,407.58 | $41,284.33 | 923.2% |
| August | $36,405.33 | $37,600.67 | $42,476.67 | 952.7% |
| September | $37,546.50 | $38,793.75 | $43,669 | 982.3% |
| October | $38,687.67 | $39,986.83 | $44,861.33 | 1011.8% |
| November | $39,828.83 | $41,179.92 | $46,053.67 | 1041.4% |
| December | $40,970 | $42,373 | $47,246 | 1070.9% |
| All Time | $34,693.58 | $35,811.04 | $40,688.17 | 908.4% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $42,748 | $44,175.33 | $49,253.67 | 1120.7% |
| February | $44,526 | $45,977.67 | $51,261.33 | 1170.4% |
| March | $46,304 | $47,780 | $53,269 | 1220.2% |
| April | $48,082 | $49,582.33 | $55,276.67 | 1269.9% |
| May | $49,860 | $51,384.67 | $57,284.33 | 1319.7% |
| June | $51,638 | $53,187 | $59,292 | 1369.4% |
| July | $53,416 | $54,989.33 | $61,299.67 | 1419.2% |
| August | $55,194 | $56,791.67 | $63,307.33 | 1469% |
| September | $56,972 | $58,594 | $65,315 | 1518.7% |
| October | $58,750 | $60,396.33 | $67,322.67 | 1568.5% |
| November | $60,528 | $62,198.67 | $69,330.33 | 1618.2% |
| December | $62,306 | $64,001 | $71,338 | 1668% |
| All Time | $52,527 | $54,088.17 | $60,295.83 | 1394.3% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $64,523 | $66,343.42 | $74,533 | 1747.2% |
| February | $66,740 | $68,685.83 | $77,728 | 1826.3% |
| March | $68,957 | $71,028.25 | $80,923 | 1905.5% |
| April | $71,174 | $73,370.67 | $84,118 | 1984.7% |
| May | $73,391 | $75,713.08 | $87,313 | 2063.9% |
| June | $75,608 | $78,055.50 | $90,508 | 2143.1% |
| July | $77,825 | $80,397.92 | $93,703 | 2222.3% |
| August | $80,042 | $82,740.33 | $96,898 | 2301.4% |
| September | $82,259 | $85,082.75 | $100,093 | 2380.6% |
| October | $84,476 | $87,425.17 | $103,288 | 2459.8% |
| November | $86,693 | $89,767.58 | $106,483 | 2539% |
| December | $88,910 | $92,110 | $109,678 | 2618.2% |
| All Time | $76,716.50 | $79,226.71 | $92,105.50 | 2182.7% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $92,565.75 | $95,806.17 | $113,497.58 | 2712.8% |
| February | $96,221.50 | $99,502.33 | $117,317.17 | 2807.5% |
| March | $99,877.25 | $103,198.50 | $121,136.75 | 2902.1% |
| April | $103,533 | $106,894.67 | $124,956.33 | 2996.8% |
| May | $107,188.75 | $110,590.83 | $128,775.92 | 3091.5% |
| June | $110,844.50 | $114,287 | $132,595.50 | 3186.1% |
| July | $114,500.25 | $117,983.17 | $136,415.08 | 3280.8% |
| August | $118,156 | $121,679.33 | $140,234.67 | 3375.5% |
| September | $121,811.75 | $125,375.50 | $144,054.25 | 3470.1% |
| October | $125,467.50 | $129,071.67 | $147,873.83 | 3564.8% |
| November | $129,123.25 | $132,767.83 | $151,693.42 | 3659.4% |
| December | $132,779 | $136,464 | $155,513 | 3754.1% |
| All Time | $112,672.38 | $116,135.08 | $134,505.29 | 3233.5% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $138,430.92 | $142,604.83 | $161,658.50 | 3906.4% |
| February | $144,082.83 | $148,745.67 | $167,804 | 4058.7% |
| March | $149,734.75 | $154,886.50 | $173,949.50 | 4211% |
| April | $155,386.67 | $161,027.33 | $180,095 | 4363.3% |
| May | $161,038.58 | $167,168.17 | $186,240.50 | 4515.6% |
| June | $166,690.50 | $173,309 | $192,386 | 4667.9% |
| July | $172,342.42 | $179,449.83 | $198,531.50 | 4820.2% |
| August | $177,994.33 | $185,590.67 | $204,677 | 4972.5% |
| September | $183,646.25 | $191,731.50 | $210,822.50 | 5124.8% |
| October | $189,298.17 | $197,872.33 | $216,968 | 5277.1% |
| November | $194,950.08 | $204,013.17 | $223,113.50 | 5429.5% |
| December | $200,602 | $210,154 | $229,259 | 5581.8% |
| All Time | $169,516.46 | $176,379.42 | $195,458.75 | 4744.1% |
| Month | Minimum Price | Average Price | Maximum Price | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $204,695.92 | $214,134.25 | $233,011.75 | 5674.8% |
| February | $208,789.83 | $218,114.50 | $236,764.50 | 5767.8% |
| March | $212,883.75 | $222,094.75 | $240,517.25 | 5860.8% |
| April | $216,977.67 | $226,075 | $244,270 | 5953.8% |
| May | $221,071.58 | $230,055.25 | $248,022.75 | 6046.8% |
| June | $225,165.50 | $234,035.50 | $251,775.50 | 6139.8% |
| July | $229,259.42 | $238,015.75 | $255,528.25 | 6232.8% |
| August | $233,353.33 | $241,996 | $259,281 | 6325.8% |
| September | $237,447.25 | $245,976.25 | $263,033.75 | 6418.8% |
| October | $241,541.17 | $249,956.50 | $266,786.50 | 6511.8% |
| November | $245,635.08 | $253,936.75 | $270,539.25 | 6604.8% |
| December | $249,729 | $257,917 | $274,292 | 6697.8% |
| All Time | $227,212.46 | $236,025.63 | $253,651.88 | 6186.3% |
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.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Rallies As Sell Signals Emerge
Ethereum price flashes a sell signal on the daily chart due to the non-conformity between the price and the Relative Strength Index (RSI). When the price produces higher highs and RSI sets up lower highs, it denotes that momentum is lacking. Such moves are often undone as reality hits. ETH is in such a situation where the hype has not died down. Most investors assume that this is a show of strength after months of lackluster performance.
While it may be true, the on-chain metric reveals that it might not be the case.
Santiment’s 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) indicator hints that unrealized profits are climbing and could pose a threat. This index tracks the average profit/loss of investors who purchased ETH in the past month. A high positive value shows that many investors are sitting on unrealized profits, which is a sell signal. These investors cover their gains by selling, triggering a correction.
For Ethereum price, the 30-day MVRV hitting 13% to 22% is that danger zone, where price has often reversed in the past year repeatedly. Now that this indicator is inside this zone, it likely adds to the bearish divergence sell signal and hints that it could resolve, leading to a correction.
All in all, investors can expect ETH to correct in November or early December. For the rest of the year, aka in December, ETH will most likely kickstart an uptrend to $4,000 and be a top contender to most altcoins and eye a retest of $5,000.
If it is strength that ETH is displaying, then there shouldn’t be a correction and should see Ethereum price climb higher. A retest of $4,000 psychological level should be next and would invalidate this short-term bearish thesis.
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