Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction: Can ETH Bounce Back From the Post-Trump Dump?

Bitcoin jumped to $109K, a new high post-Trump's re-election, but Ethereum is still lagging, stuck at 68% below its 2021 peak.

In a turbulent period for crypto, former President Donald Trump has emerged as an unlikely influencer, with his latest displeasure at the Russians’ handling of the ceasefire adding another layer of volatility to an already turbulent market.

After a brief rally that saw Bitcoin soar to $109K—its highest point since Trump’s re-election—and Ethereum finally break the $2,000 barrier, the market is now hemorrhaging. Bitcoin is on the verge of falling below $80K, a development that has heightened panic within the market, particularly for altcoins.

The dump factor was sparked by Trump’s latest displeasure over the Russians’ handling of the ceasefire. Already the market has suffered a lot with Trump’s dwindling Tariff war and his Bitcoin reserve plan, which failed to impress the investors. However, Ethereum is still moving in sync with riskier assets, but things aren’t looking great.

Bloomberg’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, warns that if U.S. stocks keep falling, ETH could plunge to $1,000 this year. A climb back to $2,000 might be a sign of strength, but with Bitcoin already on shaky ground, altcoins could take an even bigger hit.

Crypto’s Rocky Road Ahead

McGlone points out that Bitcoin started in 2009 as a digital safe haven alongside gold and silver. Since then, it’s grown into a massive ecosystem, pulling Ethereum and other altcoins along with it. But the increasing speculation in crypto markets is raising red flags. When assets rely too much on hype and endless growth, regulators tend to step in—and that could put serious pressure on Ethereum’s future.

Gold Shines While Crypto Struggles

Unlike crypto, gold is having a stellar year. It’s up 26% in 2024, outperforming even the S&P 500. With inflation fears, global tensions, and investors looking for safer bets, gold has cemented itself as a reliable option.

Meanwhile, the gold-to-copper ratio—often a key signal for economic health—is climbing to levels not seen since 2009 and 2016. That could mean more economic trouble ahead.

Where Does Ethereum Go From Here?

For Ethereum, the road ahead isn’t clear. If economic conditions improve and risk assets bounce back, ETH might reclaim $2,000. But if the market keeps tumbling, another steep drop could be coming.

With Bitcoin already facing trouble, Ethereum investors are bracing for what comes next.

Crypto analyst Lekker Capital’s Quinn Thompson sees little chance that ETH will recover, calling it a “dead investment” due to falling usage and fees. While Layer-2 adoption grows, the debate rages on—does it help ETH or just boost other tokens? Even with $4 billion in ETF inflows and the upcoming Pectra upgrade, BlackRock thinks staking-enabled ETH ETFs could be the real game-changer.