Ethereum turns 10 with appreciation and growing interest in ETFs
- Ethereum celebrates 10 years with a 51% increase in value
- ETH nears 2021 all-time high
- Ethereum ETFs attract more investors in 2025
Ethereum celebrates its tenth anniversary since its launch in 2015, maintaining its position as the leading blockchain for smart contracts. The network has accumulated nearly $85 billion in total value locked (TVL) and has distinguished itself for its dominant role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
In recent weeks, ETH has experienced a significant 51% appreciation, currently trading around $3.800. This value puts it close to its all-time high of $4.878, set in November 2021, rekindling expectations of a new record-breaking price in the coming months.
The project was conceived by Vitalik Buterin, who presented the Ethereum white paper in 2013 with the goal of creating a more versatile network than Bitcoin, capable of executing smart contracts efficiently. The initial fundraising totaled US$18,3 million—a milestone that kicked off the platform's growth trajectory.
Despite facing bearish market periods, investor skepticism, and security-related incidents, Ethereum has surpassed other altcoins in capitalization and development, remaining a benchmark for innovation in the sector.
In 2017, the ETH token was trading at around $10. Today, analysts project that the price could surpass $10.000 in the next twelve months, driven by factors such as improvements in scalability and increased institutional adoption.
Part of this boost comes from the approval of Ethereum spot ETFs in the United States in 2024, which expanded traditional investors' access to the asset. The influx of institutional capital increased demand for ETH, reinforcing its relevance as core infrastructure for various applications and projects in the cryptocurrency sector.
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