🚀 Ethereum Soars to 4-Year Peak: $5,241 Target in Sight as BTC Rally Fuels Frenzy

Ethereum isn't just riding Bitcoin's coattails—it's stealing the spotlight. Surging to heights unseen since 2021, ETH's breakout has analysts whispering about a $5,241 price target. Here's why this isn't just another crypto pump.

The BTC Domino Effect

Bitcoin's bull run lit the fuse, but Ethereum's defi ecosystem and institutional adoption turned it into a rocket. Traders are now flipping ETH like hotcakes while Wall Street scrambles to justify its late entry.

Target Practice

That $5,241 forecast? It's not moon math—it's based on ETH's historical volatility patterns during previous halving cycles. Though some skeptics note the target conveniently matches the year's most overused price prediction formula.

One thing's certain: the 'flippening' chatter is back. And this time, it's got more fuel than a degenerate farmer's yield-farming portfolio.

Ethereum Nears ATH with $5,241 in Sight

Ethereum is trading at $4,666, less than 5% below its November 2021 ATH of $4,878. Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez says the MVRV pricing bands point to $5,241 as the next milestone. ETH’s dominance over other altcoins has been clear — it’s the top gainer among the top ten cryptos this week. Massive ETF inflows are a major driver. BlackRock’s ETHA has topped $10.5 billion in assets, while total net inflows hit $1 billion on Monday and another $500 million on Tuesday. Retail traders are selling into the rally, but corporate buyers are absorbing supply. In one day, ETFs bought 127,403 ETH — more than 50 times the amount newly issued. This supply squeeze could make breaking ATH levels easier than in past cycles.

Bitcoin’s Strength Fuels Ethereum Season

Bitcoin’s steady march toward $150,000 is providing a strong tailwind for Ethereum. ETH’s BTC ratio is climbing, signaling its growing dominance in the market. Analysts like Benjamin Cowen call this “Ethereum season,” noting that altcoins excluding BTC and ETH are losing ground against ETH. Historical patterns suggest that during such phases, ETH often leads before smaller alts catch up. BTC’s momentum also supports the possibility of ethereum climbing even higher — if BTC hits $150,000, ETH could approach $8,500 based on past market cap ratios. In previous bull runs, ETH has reached 30–35% of Bitcoin’s value, and traders say this cycle is showing the same setup.

Ethereum Holds Strong Despite Heavy Dumping

The rally has been resilient, even in the face of significant selling. The Ethereum Foundation sold 4,095 ETH worth $18.75 million at an average price of $4,578, following earlier sales of over 2,700 ETH for $12.78 million. Yet ETH barely blinked, climbing over 8% in 24 hours and blasting through $4,600 resistance. This reaction highlights deep liquidity and the presence of committed long-term holders. Other big sellers have taken profits too — “7 Siblings” sold nearly 20,000 ETH for $90 million but still hold $1.3 billion worth. On the other side, major buyers are aggressively adding. Ether Machine boosted its holdings to 345,362 ETH after a $40 million purchase, while SharpLink Gaming plans to grow its ETH treasury beyond $2 billion.

Institutional Demand and ETF Momentum Keep Pressure Upward

Institutional appetite for ETH has never been stronger. Spot Ether ETFs are absorbing massive amounts of supply, with demand far outstripping issuance. Companies like BitMine Technologies are planning multi-billion-dollar ETH purchases funded through stock sales, while other treasury-focused firms are racing to accumulate before prices MOVE higher. These moves echo the early stages of past Ethereum rallies, where institutional entry coincided with sharp price acceleration. With the total value locked in Ethereum-based protocols above $90 billion and ETF approval boosting market confidence, the setup is firmly bullish. Analysts agree that the current momentum could carry ETH past its ATH before any significant pullback.

Buterin Joins the Billionaire Club Again

Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reclaimed “on-chain billionaire” status, with his ETH holdings valued at about $1.04 billion. His position puts him alongside other crypto heavyweights like Coinbase’s Fred Ehrsam, WhiteBIT’s Volodymyr Nosov, and the Winklevoss twins. Such concentrated long-term holdings act as both a confidence signal and a supply constraint in a fast-rising market. If bitcoin keeps climbing and institutional ETH buying continues at its current pace, these billionaire holders may see their net worths soar alongside the next phase of the rally. For now, all eyes remain on $4,878 — and then $5,241 — as Ethereum’s next big milestones.