Updated 28 December
Ethereum Total Value Locked Surpasses $90 Billion, Highest Since April 2022
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, has surpassed a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $90 billion this month. This marks Ethereum's highest TVL since April 2022, sparking discussions about potential price rallies.
Ethereum TVL Surpasses $90 Billion
Data from DeFi TVL aggregator DefiLlama indicates that Ethereum’s TVL has surged past $90 billion, signaling a resurgence for the altcoin and reinforcing its position in the DeFi ecosystem.
A rising TVL typically reflects increased usage and adoption of Ethereum’s blockchain, indicating growing interest from both institutional and individual investors. This shift suggests a change in market sentiment from bearish to bullish.
The significant growth in TVL has led to speculation regarding its effects on Ethereum's price trajectory. Analysts suggest this milestone may initiate a price recovery for Ethereum, which has been consolidating below $4,000.
Crypto analyst 'Bitcoin Buddha' noted that Ethereum could be at the onset of a bull run, supported by positive market sentiment. He cautioned against missing out on ETH, predicting an altcoin season and a bull run for Ethereum by 2025.
Another crypto member, ‘CR,’ anticipates 2025 as a pivotal year for Ethereum, expecting a bull rally. Currently, ETH trades at $3,368, over 15% down from its previous high near $4,000.
Despite the recent drop, with DefiLlama reporting a TVL of $69.31 billion, analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum's future price prospects.
Analysts Bullish on Ethereum Price Potential
<pNumerous analysts project substantial price increases for Ethereum by 2025. Analyst Mags forecasts a potential price rally that could elevate Ethereum to a new all-time high of $7,297.
Analyst ‘Mister Crypto’ shares a similar outlook, forecasting a price explosion by Q1 2025, based on historical trends following Bitcoin’s halving year.
Mister Crypto also highlighted increasing activity among whale investors, who are accumulating Ethereum tokens, further indicating a potential price surge.