Getting in early has more often than not paid off with big returns and profits. One great example is of an early Ethereum ICO (Initial Coin Offering) participant who received 1 million ETH tokens worth about $310,000. Today, the coins are valued at around $4.3 billion. The Ethereum billionaire’s wallet was dormant for eight years before waking up recently to stake 150,000 ETH tokens worth about $656,000.
Can You Still Make It Big With Ethereum?
Ethereum (ETH) struggled to gain momentum over the last few years before turning the tide in 2025. ETH finally hit a new all-time high after nearly four long years, climbing to a peak of $4,946.05. ETF inflows are the likely reason for ETH’s incredible performance this year.
While ETH has had quite a bullish ride, many anticipate the asset to climb to much higher levels. According to a report by Standard Chartered, Ethereum (ETH) could reach a price of $8,000 by 2026. The financial institution does not expect ETH’s price to stop at the four-digit levels. Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick states, “We see the $8,000 level as a stepping stone to our long-term ‘structural’ valuation estimate of $26,000-$35,000.“
Ethereum (ETH) hitting the $35,000 level will probably see the creation of many new millionaires, and even possibly billionaires.
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The cryptocurrency market is expected to grow at an unprecedented rate over the coming years. Many industry experts anticipate Bitcoin (BTC) to hit the $1 million mark by the end of this decade. There is a possibility that Ethereum (ETH) will the six-digit price range if Bitcoin (BTC) climbs over the $1 million mark.
Ethereum (ETH) has also seen a massive adoption rate among developers. The ETH network continues to dominate the decentralized application space. More adoption, ETF inflows, and a budding community are sure to continue pushing ETH’s price further north.