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A crypto market analyst with username @MrDegenWolf on X has predicted that the Ethereum ($ETH) price could hit $18,000 by the end of 2025. This forecast comes amid fresh enthusiasm on the crypto market, which saw $ETH climb past the $4,000 level.
7 reasons why Ethereum price is set for explosion
In an X post, MrDegenWolf highlighted seven reasons why Ethereum is primed to hit $18,000 by the end of year. The points spotlighted by the analysts, essentially, revolved around Ethereum fundamentals and momentum.
The first point gave a nod to stablecoins, as the analyst claimed they are the future of Traditional Finance (TradFi).
It is important to note that the $ETH blockchain hosts a huge percentage of the stablecoin market. The blockchain powers everything from remittances to tokenized treasuries. Thus, more stablecoin issuance means more demand for $ETH.
Notably, Tether ($USDT), the largest stablecoin, is a dominant force in crypto liquidity, with a market cap of $181.9 billion. The $USDT stablecoin is predominantly issued on Ethereum.
$ETH is going to $18K by end of year
— degenwolf.base.eth (@MrDegenWolf) October 19, 2025
> stablecoins are the future of TradFi
> Tether is valued at $500B
> SEC is approving staking ETF
> DATs are generating insane yield on $ETH
> Bonds are not the most interesting asset anymore
> World's runs on $ETH
> 30% staked
CT is sidelinETH https://t.co/jCEetltlH9
Therefore, if Tether hits $500 billion, according to MrDegenWolf, $ETH would see trillions in transaction value.
The third reason why $ETH could hit $18,000, according to MrDegenWolf, is if the U.S. SEC decides to approve staking Ethereum ETFs.
Backtracking, the Ethereum ETFs launched in mid-2024 without staking, due to some regulatory concerns. However, the new crypto-friendly SEC administration is open to adding staking to such products.
Top asset managers that have submitted filings to incorporate staking into their existing $ETH ETF offerings include Grayscale, Fidelity and 21Shares.
A Spike in $ETH Treasury Firms
The fourth reason spotlighted by MrDegenWolf to fuel $ETH breakout is the recent spike in firms' accumulation of $ETH as a reserve asset.
The analyst noted that digital asset treasury firms are generating ‘insane’ yield on $ETH. Firms like SharpLink and BitMine are actively adding $ETH to their balance sheet, turning the coin into a productive asset class.
Recently, SharpLink announced it raised an additional $77 million to purchase more $ETH coins.
Another reason spotlighted by the analyst is a dwindling interest in traditional bonds. The analyst thinks the eroding appeal for bonds will shift capital into $ETH.
Furthermore, the analyst claimed that the world runs on $ETH. Indeed, Ethereum is the settlement layer for most on-chain treasuries, NFTs, and Layer-2 solutions.
Finally, they noted that 30% of $ETH supply is staked across validators. This locks supply, reduces sell pressure, and secures the network.