Ethereum News Today: Ethereum's "Belief Zone" and AI-Driven Rival Signal Crypto’s Next Frontier

Ether’s price surge has reignited discussions of its long-term potential, with on-chain data and technical indicators suggesting the market may be entering a “belief” phase. According to Gert van Lagen, Ether’s long-term holder (LTH) net unrealized profit/loss (NUPL) indicator has entered the green “belief” zone—a historical precursor to substantial price rallies. This metric, which measures the profit or loss of investors who have held Ether for at least 155 days, indicates that the asset is not yet in a euphoric bull phase, leaving room for further growth. Analysts suggest that Ether could reach $10,000 or even $20,000, based on past bull cycles and current market conditions [1].

The market value to realized value (MVRV) ratio further supports the bullish case. With a current reading of 2.08, the ratio is significantly lower than historical peaks, suggesting that Ether remains undervalued relative to its realized value. This lower MVRV indicates that unrealized profits are still modest, reducing the likelihood of immediate profit-taking and increasing the potential for sustained price appreciation. The MVRV extreme deviation pricing bands also highlight that Ether could rise to $5,500 before reaching extreme levels of unrealized gains [1].

From a technical standpoint, Ether’s price action has validated a bullish megaphone pattern on the weekly chart, a formation observed since late 2023. This pattern targets $10,000, and Ether has successfully breached key resistance levels en route. Additionally, a rounded bottom pattern on the daily chart has been confirmed, with the price retesting the neckline at $4,100 before pushing toward a technical target of $12,130, a 161% gain from its current price. These patterns reinforce the idea that the uptrend remains intact, supported by strong on-chain fundamentals and market sentiment [1].

While Ethereum’s rally has captured attention, attention is also shifting to emerging projects like Nexchain AI, a next-generation blockchain that combines AI with decentralized infrastructure. Nexchain positions itself as a solution to scalability and security issues in the current blockchain landscape. Its hybrid consensus model integrates Proof-of-Stake with AI-driven optimization, while its use of Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) enables parallel transaction execution. Nexchain’s presale, which is currently in Stage 26, has raised over $9.2 million at a price of $0.104 per token, with a target of $10.125 million in this stage alone. The presale aims to raise a total of $90.6 million to fund ecosystem development and infrastructure expansion [4].

Nexchain’s tokenomics are designed to support long-term growth and sustainability. The total token supply of 2.15 billion NEX is allocated across development, liquidity, and governance, with 32% reserved for the presale. The project also includes an annual token burn mechanism to control inflation and a staking model that rewards participants. Additionally, Nexchain runs a $5 million airdrop campaign to incentivize early adoption and community engagement. Security has been a priority, with smart contracts audited by CERTIK to ensure resilience against vulnerabilities [4].

The combination of Ethereum’s strong fundamentals and Nexchain’s innovative approach highlights the evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market. While Ethereum’s rally reflects the continued demand for a mature smart contract platform, Nexchain offers a glimpse into the next phase of blockchain innovation, where AI integration and scalability are prioritized. As both projects move forward, investors will be watching for further signs of momentum, particularly in terms of institutional adoption, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors such as interest rate changes and capital inflows into crypto ETFs [1].

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[1] Ether Price Enters 'Belief Zone' Following $5K All-Time Highs (https://cointelegraph.com/news/20k-eth-price-in-play-ethereum-belief-zone)

[2] Ether, Ethereum's coin, breaks 2021 all-time high (https://www.axios.com/2025/08/24/ether-all-time-high)

[3] Nexchain AI Layer 1 Blockchain: Top Crypto Presale (https://nexchain.ai/)

[4] Expert Who Predicted ETH's Rally Foresees $10K ETH and ... (https://coindoo.com/expert-who-predicted-eths-rally-foresees-10k-eth-and-massive-5000-gains-in-nexchain-ai-token-presale/)

[5] Ethereum Rally Nears Record Highs While Nexchain ... (https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/ethereum-rally-nears-record-highs-while-nexchain-crypto-presale-signals-bigger-gains-ahead/)