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Ethereum Price Last Crash Before ETH Hits Five Digits

Can Ethereum price hit five digits? Let's uncover if this ambitious target for ETH is possible after a 24% crash and experts' comments..
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Ethereum Price Last Crash Before ETH Hits Five Digits

Highlights

  • An expert predicts the recent Ethereum price crash was the last one, paving the way for a bull rally to five digits.
  • Whales have accumulated 160,000 ETH during the recent market turmoil, signaling confidence in Ethereum's long-term outlook.
  • Analysts predict Ethereum price to reach $15,000 to $25,000 per ETH in 2025, with a potential breakout from a three-year triangle.

An expert claims that the recent Ethereum price crash was the last one and that the next phase includes an exponential bull rally that propels ETH to five digits. Amid the recent drop, whales seem to have accumulated Ether at a discount. Their buy-the-dip activity adds credence to a potential recovery rally.

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Ethereum Price Prediction: Was ETH’s Recent Crash it’s Last Drop?

Immortal, a crypto analyst and influencer, posted to X that the 14.60% crash witnessed between December 16 and 20 was the “last dip ever.” In his post, the analyst compares ETH’s recent drop to the early 2024 crash and the exponential rally that followed. Based on the expert’s prediction, if Ether rhymes with this previous fractal, the next leg could put ETH’s value in the five-digit category.

ETH/USDT 12-hour chart

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Ethereum Whales Accumulate 160,000 ETH

Regardless of whether this dip will be the last one or not, investors need to note that whales were busy buying ETH during the market turmoil. Data from Santiment shows that addresses holding between 10,000 to 100,000 ETH bought 160,000 between December 17 and 21.

This activity from large holders often signals confidence in the long-term outlook of the underlying asset, in this case, ETH.

Whales Buy 160K ETH
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President-elect Donald Trump Acquires $2.5M Worth of ETH

President-elect Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial accumulated 759.361 ETH worth $2.5 million on December 20, on-chain data shows. This outlook aligns with the above mentioned bullish scenario. With such a strong demand for Ethereum, the drop could be short-lived. 

Hence, investors looking to panic sell, should reconsider and wait for proper signals before offloading their holdings.

Donald Trump Buys ETH

Will Ethereum Hit Five Digits?

According to popular analyst, Michaël van de Poppe, Ethereum price prediction for 2025 includes a target of $15,000 to $25,000 per ETH.

Another analyst Jelle noted that “all bets are off” if Ethereum’s fight with $4,000 ends with it as a support level.

Providing a much more detailed outlook is “venturefounder” who noted Ethereum consolidating between a three-year triangle. A breakout from this triangle could push ETH higher. Venturefounder’s target for Ethereum price is in the next seven years.

Additionally, according to Venturefounder, the base case includes Ethereum price repeating this impulsive breakout it did after between 2016-2017 to shoot to new ATH with a target of $15,937 by May 2025.

All in all, the long-term outlook for Ethereum price remains massively bullish with experts and analysts forecasting a five-digit target for ETH despite the recent crash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the predicted Ethereum price target for 2025?

Analysts predict Ethereum price to reach $15,000 to $25,000 per ETH in 2025.

What is the significance of whales accumulating ETH during the recent market turmoil?

Whales accumulating ETH signals confidence in Ethereum's long-term outlook and potentially indicates a bottom in the market.

Will Ethereum hit five digits in the near future?

According to an expert, the recent Ethereum price crash was the last one, and a bull rally to five digits is predicted, but the timeline is uncertain.
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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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