Ethereum News Today: Ethereum's $5,500 Breakout and XRP ETF Hurdle Drive Altcoin Momentum

Ethereum (ETH) and XRP have surged 8% daily as of October 2025, with analysts highlighting Ethereum's potential to reach $5,500 by year-end and XRP ETFs nearing regulatory approval. Ethereum's price has fluctuated between $4,100 and $4,719.74, with technical analysis suggesting a breakout above $4,956.78 could propel it toward $5,200–$5,500. Analysts like Mark Newton of Fundstrat anticipate $5,500 by mid-October, citing strong momentum and institutional adoption .

Ethereum's technical indicators, including Bollinger Bands and MACD, support bullish scenarios, with key resistance at $4,956.78 and support at $4,210.61 . Longer-term forecasts from DigitalCoinPrice and Grayscale project $5,500–$15,000 by 2025, driven by Ethereum 2.0 upgrades and DeFi growth .

For XRP, seven ETF applications are pending SEC approval, including proposals from Grayscale, Bitwise, and ProShares. The SEC's review timeline, typically 240 days, faces delays due to the U.S. government shutdown. However, Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas estimates a 95% approval chance, with potential inflows of $5–7 billion if approved .

XRP's price has risen to $2.80, supported by whale accumulation and optimism around ETFs. A successful approval could mirror Bitcoin ETF inflows, with analysts projecting $5–$7 as a short-term target .

Cardano (ADA) is highlighted by analysts as a potential 40x altcoin, with price forecasts targeting $1–$2.79 based on market cap expansion. However, Ethereum and XRP remain central to October's market momentum, with XRP ETF approvals and Ethereum's technical breakout seen as catalysts for broader altcoin adoption .

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