Ethereum Price Expected to Peak at $150,000 by Mid-2026
Recent analysis indicates that Ethereum operates on an 8-year cycle, contrasting with Bitcoin's established 4-year cycle. This difference may account for Ethereum's underperformance against Bitcoin since the year's start. Technical analysis suggests Ethereum still has significant potential within its cycle, particularly if Bitcoin experiences a major correction.
Understanding ETH/BTC's 8-Year Cycle
Analysis of the ETH/BTC chart reveals a notable cycle between Ethereum and Bitcoin. The chart indicates that Ethereum has underperformed against Bitcoin for several years, a trend exacerbated since July this year.
Unlike Bitcoin, which follows a documented 4-year cycle linked to halving events, Ethereum aligns with an 8-year cycle. This distinction explains why Ethereum often lags behind Bitcoin during bull and bear markets. In the current bull cycle, Bitcoin has reached multiple new all-time highs while Ethereum remains below $4,000.
Ethereum's 8-year cycle suggests that as Bitcoin peaks in its cycle, Ethereum may counterbalance these movements, leading to altcoin seasons where investors shift profits from Bitcoin to altcoins.
According to an analysis on TradingView, Bitcoin's 4-year cycle predicts a possible decline by 2026. Conversely, this Bitcoin price drop may coincide with a surge in Ethereum's price, potentially reaching its highest point in the 8-year cycle by 2026.
Projected Peak For Ethereum Price In Mid-2026
Based on the 8-year cycle theory, Ethereum's price is expected to peak by mid-2026, aligning with the trough of Bitcoin's 4-year cycle. During this period, Ethereum's price could rise significantly as BNB may serve as a stabilizing asset alongside Ethereum amid Bitcoin's price correction.
Price forecasts suggest Ethereum could reach $17,600 by June 2025, with BNB rising to $3,520. By July or August 2026, Ethereum is projected to hit $150,000, while BNB may climb to $30,000.
Currently, Ethereum and BNB are trading at $3,385 and $660, respectively, while Bitcoin is priced at $98,150.
