Ethereum’s Wild Ride: Can it Really Touch $5000? Bitwise Expert Reveals SHOCKING Insights!

So, guess what? Ethereum (ETH) is strutting its stuff at a comfy $4,531-up a little, just 1.6% in the last 24 hours. In that tiny span, it managed to bring in a whopping $42.5 billion in trading volume. That’s right, folks, $42.5 billion. And now, Ethereum is sitting pretty with a market cap of $547 billion. Just think about that for a second… billion with a B!

In the last 24 hours, ETH had a rollercoaster of a ride, dipping to $4,444 and then zooming up to a peak of $4,616. But, and here’s the kicker, it’s still about 8% shy of its all-time high of $4,953. Oh, and that record was set just back in late August. It’s like ETH just keeps teasing us with its potential. Will it finally break through the roof? Stay tuned… 🚀

The little bounce back has put Ethereum right back in the $4,500 comfort zone. And guess what? If ETH can stretch its legs all the way to the $4,750 range, experts are getting their hopes up for a brand-new all-time high. I mean, who doesn’t love a good comeback story, right? 🎉

In an exclusive chat with Coinpedia, Juan Leon, Bitwise’s Senior Investment Strategist, gave us the scoop on whether ETH could go all the way and break records before 2025 ends. He said, “If we continue to see strong demand via ETH ETFs and corporations, along with favorable macro conditions, and continued growth in stablecoins and tokenization, I would not be surprised to see ETH surpass its all-time highs by year end.” Well, well, well… it’s getting exciting, folks. 🧐

SEC’s ‘Innovation Exemption’ Could Change the Game – Crypto’s New Hope?

But wait, there’s more! Leon also spilled the beans on something that could flip the crypto world upside down. The SEC’s “innovation exemption” could be the ticket to a new era in crypto rules. Imagine this: clearer paths for companies to launch new products without constantly looking over their shoulders for legal boogeymen. Sounds dreamy, right? 😏

According to Leon, this move will make product approvals faster and smoother, especially for crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs). Translation? We could see even more launches in the U.S., making the country a major player on the global crypto stage. For developers, this is like a green light to innovate within the U.S. without worrying about regulatory roadblocks. 📈

For investors, this means less uncertainty. The regulatory environment is maturing, and that’s a huge win for anyone looking to dive into the crypto pool without fear of sinking. The good news? It could lure more institutions into the market, giving Ethereum even more fuel to its fire. 🔥

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2025-10-05 19:02