Ethereum's 2025 Goals Boost ETH 20% to $1,800

Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has outlined his strategic goals for 2025, focusing on Layer 1 (L1) scaling and the implementation of full-stack privacy measures. These objectives are in line with the Ethereum Foundation’s emphasis on decentralization and resilience, or security. Buterin’s vision extends beyond Ethereum, encompassing areas such as governance, open-source funding, and bio defense. He has also highlighted the importance of privacy in front-end user systems, including applications and wallets, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the overall security and usability of the Ethereum network.

The upcoming Ethereum upgrades, particularly the Pectra upgrade scheduled for May 7, are expected to significantly enhance staking and wallet features. However, the upgrade has faced delays due to technical issues. Following Pectra, the Fusaka upgrade is planned to further scale the network, allowing Ethereum and Layer 2 (L2) applications to handle more data. Additionally, efforts are being made to improve L2 interoperability to address liquidity fragmentation within the Ethereum ecosystem. These updates are designed to make Ethereum more competitive in the L1 space.

Speculators appear to be optimistic about these developments, with the Ethereum Fear and Greed Index indicating a ‘Greed’ reading on May 1. The 12-hour price chart for ETH shows a bullish trend, with the Super Trend indicator flashing a ‘buy’ signal since April 22. This has led to a 20% increase in ETH’s price, from $1,500 to $1,800. The next short-term target for ETH is $1,900, which is expected to be reached unless the Super Trend indicator signals a sell-off before hitting this level.