Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Could Hit $7,500 If Bitcoin Surpasses $150,000

Ethereum could potentially surge to $8,656 if Bitcoin reaches $150,000, according to analysis from crypto trader Yashasedu. This projection is based on historical market cap ratios, where Ethereum has typically held between 30% and 35% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization during major bull cycles. For instance, in 2017 and 2021, Ethereum’s market cap reached approximately 35% and 36% of Bitcoin’s, respectively. If this pattern repeats, and Bitcoin climbs 25% to $150,000, Ethereum could see a proportional increase in value [1].

Yashasedu calculated that even a conservative market cap ratio of 21.7% would place Ethereum at around $5,376 if Bitcoin hits $150,000. At a 30% share, the price could approach $7,420, and a full 35% would push Ethereum near $8,656. These estimates are grounded in Ethereum’s past performance and the assumption that similar conditions—such as institutional adoption and ETF inflows—are currently in place [1].

Current market indicators support the idea of Ethereum’s potential growth. The total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum-based protocols recently crossed $90 billion, reflecting increased activity and investment in decentralized finance [1]. Additionally, spot Ethereum ETFs have seen record inflows, with $1.01 billion in net inflows reported in a single day. These developments signal strong institutional interest, which is likely to continue pushing Ethereum’s price higher [1].

Ethereum’s performance is closely tied to Bitcoin’s price movements. If Bitcoin exceeds $150,000, Ethereum is expected to benefit from the broader bullish momentum in the crypto market. Analysts like Tom Lee, Arthur Hayes, and Joe Burnett have projected Bitcoin reaching as high as $180,000 to $250,000 by year-end, which would further amplify Ethereum’s upside potential [1].

However, some analysts caution that a correction could occur next year based on historical market cycle models. Despite this, the current cycle may differ due to increased macroeconomic influence and institutional adoption, which could alter the traditional behavior of crypto assets [1]. On-chain data from Willy Woo also suggests that Bitcoin’s “Risk Signal” is trending downward, indicating strong buy-side liquidity and a potential for significant gains similar to previous bull runs [1].

Ethereum is currently trading near $4,630, only 5.35% below its all-time high of $4,878. Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe believe Ethereum will not consolidate until it breaks above this key level, with a new all-time high expected to be followed by a phase of consolidation. Ethereum has already surged over 100% in less than two months, mirroring the bullish trend seen with Bitcoin ETFs [1].

Other market observers, including VirtualBacon, are also tracking the ETH/BTC ratio, noting that if it reaches 0.044 and Bitcoin hits $150,000, Ethereum could break $4,850 and target $6,000–$7,000 by year-end. This scenario is supported by on-chain activity such as a 12% drop in exchange-held ETH supply, which indicates reduced selling pressure and increased accumulation [2].

Standard Chartered has raised its Ethereum price target to $7,500 for 2025, citing factors like increased ETF and treasury buying, stablecoin growth, and ongoing Ethereum network upgrades. The NFT market cap has also surged to $9.3 billion, largely driven by Ethereum’s price performance [6].

While optimism is growing, Santiment data highlights a divergence in sentiment between bullish Ethereum whales and skeptical retail traders. Whales are actively buying during the rally, whereas retail traders remain cautious [8]. This contrast underscores the balance between short-term profit-taking and long-term bullish positioning in the market.

In summary, Ethereum’s potential to reach $7,500 or higher depends on the sustainability of Bitcoin’s upward trend and continued institutional adoption. Investors are encouraged to monitor both macroeconomic signals and on-chain metrics to better understand the likelihood of these price projections [1].

Source: [1] https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/heres-where-ethereum-can-hit-if-bitcoin-touches-150k-analyst/

[2] https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/ethereum-price-prediction-7k-target-in-sight-if-altcoin-season-kicks-in/

[6] https://cointelegraph.com/tags/ethereum

[8] https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-whales-scoop-sales-by-traders-in-disbelief-of-rally-santiment