Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Could Hit $8,500 If Bitcoin Reaches $150,000: Analyst

Bitcoin continues to outperform historical records, surpassing its 2021 all-time high and drawing the market’s attention as the dominant player in the crypto space. Meanwhile, Ethereum, although trailing behind Bitcoin and some altcoins in performance, has shown a significant rally in recent months, reigniting bullish expectations for the token.

A pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst known as Yashasedu has issued a major bullish prediction for Ethereum, based on historical bull market trends. According to the analyst, if Bitcoin reaches $150,000—approximately a 25% increase from its current price of $119,335—Ethereum could surpass $8,500, assuming it reaches 35% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization [1]. This follows a historical pattern where Ethereum typically held 30–35% of Bitcoin’s market cap during prior bull cycles, including 35% in 2017 and nearly 36% in 2021 [1].

The analyst also outlined three additional scenarios. If Bitcoin reaches $135,000, Ethereum could reach $7,790. Should it hit that level, ETH could trade between $4,834 and $6,678, depending on whether it reaches 21.70% to 30% of Bitcoin’s market cap [1]. Another scenario suggests Ethereum could reach $7,200 if Bitcoin hits $125,000. Finally, if Bitcoin remains at its current price and ETH reaches 35% of BTC’s market cap, the price could hit $6,800 [1].

These forecasts are based on historical correlations and market capitalization ratios, rather than direct price manipulation or current market conditions. The analyst emphasized that these are speculative price targets and not financial advice [1].

In parallel, other market observers have also expressed bullish expectations for Ethereum, with price targets ranging from $4,800 to $10,000 depending on market conditions and broader crypto trends [2][4]. Some of these projections assume increased adoption of Ethereum-based applications and continued institutional interest in the network [4].

Retail investor sentiment appears to be growing, as evidenced by a 222% surge in message volume related to Ethereum on Stocktwits within a 24-hour period, highlighting increased retail engagement and speculative interest [5]. Despite this, not all analysts are as bullish. Some suggest a more conservative range of $3.20–$4.00 in the short term, with a potential shift toward a stronger upward trend between August and September 2025 under favorable conditions [6].

The wide range of forecasts—from short-term to long-term—demonstrates the diverse perspectives within the crypto community. While Ethereum has already seen an 80% rally since June 5, the path to new highs depends largely on Bitcoin’s performance and broader market dynamics [3].

Source:

[1] Analyst Shares Major Bullish Prediction for Ethereum (ETH)

(https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/analyst-shares-major-bullish-prediction-for-ethereum-eth-offers-four-scenarios-and-four-price-targets/)

[2] ETH Price Prediction

(https://blockchain.news/postamp?id=20250813-price-prediction-eth-targeting-4800-5200-despite-overbought-conditions)

[3] Bullish Momentum Could Regain Speed

(https://www.fastbull.com/analyst-article/bullish-momentum-could-regain-speed-4339188_0)

[4] Expert Predicts XRP Price in December 2025 if Bitcoin Hits

(https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28212840340306)

[5] This Small-Cap Life Sciences Stock More Than Tripled

(https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/this-small-cap-life-sciences-stock-tripled-ethereum-pivot-peter-thiel/chrzw6JRdJw)

[6] Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction Points to $7–$13 in 2–5

(https://coincentral.com/ripple-xrp-price-prediction-targets-7-13-in-the-next-2-5-months-while-pepetos-pepeto-forecast-signals-a-potential-10000-surge-in-2025/)