Ethereum’s bullish retest of key support levels around $2,500, combined with the Dencun upgrade slashing Layer 2 fees, positions it for a run to $7,000 by Q4 2025. The DeFi TVL grew 50% YoY, driven by lending protocols like Aave, and institutional inflows via ETH ETFs ($10 billion in AUM) signal strong demand. With 70% of NFT trading volume and 80% of DeFi dApps on Ethereum, its network effects ensure a 20-30% upside for investors targeting smart contract dominance.



