- Ethereum could hit $7,000–$8,000 by end of 2025 after breaking past $4,800.
- Institutional investors creating strong buying pressure similar to the Saylor Effect.
- Altcoin season likely to be fragmented, favoring projects linked to Ethereum.
Ethereum is all set to take the spotlight in the second half of 2025, and some experts are now predicting the price could double before the year is over.
Satraj Bambra, co-founder and CEO of I Rails, explained that the surge is being fueled by a powerful mix of institutional money, favorable regulations, and growing adoption in retirement accounts like 401(k)s.
The “Saylor Effect” Hits Ethereum
In an interview with CoinDesk, the expert compared Ethereum’s current momentum to the so-called “Saylor Effect,” a term inspired by Strategy(MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor’s large Bitcoin purchases that helped push prices higher. He argues that institutional investors are now entering Ethereum at a record speed, creating what he calls an “infinite bid” that will keep pushing the price up.
“Ethereum has been lagging behind Bitcoin for a while, but now it’s taking the baton,” Bambra said. “We could see it rise to $7,000 or even $8,000 by the end of the year.”
How much are they buying? This “Saylor Effect” isn’t just a theory; it’s backed by hard data. Here’s our report on the billion-dollar ETH institutional buying.
Bambra expects Ethereum to first climb toward its previous all-time high near $4,800, which could trigger some profit-taking. But he sees any pullback as shallow before the price makes a move to new highs.
Currently, 97% of Ethereum investors are already in profit, which increases the likelihood of short-term corrections. At the time of writing, Ethereum is up by more than 7% and is trading at $4,627.
“Alt Season” Isn’t What It Used to Be
While many traders are waiting for a broad, “everything pumps” altcoin season, Bambra says that’s unlikely in today’s market. Instead, he sees smaller, fragmented rallies happening in specific sectors.
“There are too many tokens now for a classic altcoin season,” he explained. “We’ll see pockets of gains, mostly in projects connected to Ethereum or with strong fundamentals.”
Memecoins and purely speculative tokens, in his view, tend to enjoy short-lived hype before fading away. Regulatory clarity, on the other hand, is expected to benefit tokens that generate revenue and share value with their holders over the long term. He said that there is also a high probability of interest rate cuts next year. Any reduction in rates could boost risk-on assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Speaking of clarity. This entire rally is happening against a new, more positive macro backdrop. Here’s our analysis of the latest CPI report and its impact.
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