The Ethereum price prediction market is heating up, with top analysts forecasting an explosive rally in the coming cycle. Crypto strategist Crypto GEM has made a bold call, suggesting that Ethereum (ETH) could soar to $8,000 by July 2026 — a nearly 3x return from current levels.

Despite recent stagnation, Ethereum continues to hold investor interest as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Crypto GEM’s projection is backed by technical analysis suggesting a parabolic move could be underway.

Analysts Back Ultra-Bullish Ethereum Price Forecast

Joining Crypto GEM in the bullish camp is respected analyst Mikybull Crypto, who predicts Ethereum could reach between $8,000 and $10,000 during this market cycle. He draws comparisons to ETH’s 2017 market performance, noting similar technical patterns are emerging today.

Mikybull argues that despite Ethereum’s relative underperformance compared to other altcoins this year, the asset is quietly setting up for a significant parabolic run. In a recent analysis, he highlighted an ascending triangle pattern — a historically bullish formation — that could launch ETH above $3,000 in the near term.

Short-Term Outlook: $3,200 to $3,600

In the short run, Mikybull Crypto expects the Ethereum price to break above key resistance levels. His short-term Ethereum price prediction targets $3,200, driven by the ascending triangle’s breakout potential. A more optimistic chart suggests ETH could even surge past $3,600, putting it within striking distance of the psychological $4,000 level.

This critical threshold is seen by many traders as a launchpad for Ethereum to retest and eventually surpass its previous all-time high (ATH), which was around $4,800 during the 2021 bull market.

Bull Flag Suggests $3,800 Is Next

Adding to the chorus of bullish voices is Titan of Crypto, who recently noted a bull flag pattern forming on Ethereum’s price chart. In his view, this structure has just broken out, which could drive ETH to an intermediate target of $3,800.

Titan of Crypto isn’t stopping there. His extended outlook includes three targets: $5,000, $7,000, and a top target of $8,500. If Ethereum follows this trajectory, it would not only validate the current Ethereum price prediction trend but also signal a new ATH for the asset.

Market Context and Current Price

At the time of writing, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at approximately $2,500, down slightly over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. While the recent dip has dampened short-term enthusiasm, long-term sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive among technical analysts.

As macroeconomic conditions improve and interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 continues to grow, many believe Ethereum is well-positioned to benefit from the next major crypto bull run. With potential support from institutional investors and upcoming network upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, a push toward the $8,000 mark seems increasingly plausible.

Final Thoughts

While no Ethereum price prediction is guaranteed, the combination of bullish chart patterns, historical cycles, and expert sentiment provides compelling evidence for Ethereum’s upward potential. Investors should keep a close eye on technical breakouts around $3,200 and $3,800, as these levels may serve as launch points for the next major rally.

Long-term investors may also consider Ethereum’s expanding ecosystem, which includes Layer 2 scaling solutions, NFT platforms, and decentralized applications (dApps). As these use cases gain traction, ETH could benefit from increased demand and network activity, further supporting a climb toward the $8,000 mark. In addition, Ethereum’s upcoming protocol upgrades, such as those improving scalability and reducing gas fees, could enhance its competitiveness against rivals like Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) and Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA).

With institutional interest growing and crypto adoption continuing to rise globally, Ethereum is positioned not just as a leading smart contract platform but also as a long-term investment opportunity in the digital asset space.

This makes Ethereum not only a speculative asset but also a foundational pillar in the broader blockchain economy. As confidence builds and global regulatory clarity improves, ETH could see sustained inflows from both retail and institutional investors. All eyes will be on Ethereum as it approaches these critical price milestones.

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Binance‘s global flagship trading event introduces Trader’s Passport for users to track their performance across competitions and new Regional Categories to promote friendly competition

DUBAI, UAE, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem trusted by over 270 million users worldwide, is excited to announce Binance Traders League Season 2 with a prize pool of up to $6 million. Traders League is Binance‘s flagship trading competition where traders from around the world go head-to-head for crypto rewards and is a fun and engaging way to celebrate our users and for them to connect. Pre-registration starts today, from 2 to 8 June 2025, and the trading activity period will run from 9 June to 6 July 2025.

Users can enjoy enhanced solo and team competitions across spot and futures, a refreshed landing page featuring shareable widgets, a trader’s “Passport” to track their performance across competitions, and a new and exciting regional competition category.

Rachel Conlan, CMO at Binance, shared, “We are introducing a number of new features in Traders League Season 2, such as regional teams to promote camaraderie and a Trader’s Passport for users to track their personal achievements across competitions. The variety of competition categories and tasks ensures there will always be a category and activity for every user regardless of their experience levels. Binance Traders League provides a platform for traders from around the world to exchange their knowledge and is a rewarding way to connect.” 

One of the new highlights of Traders League will see users who register automatically be part of a regional team based on their KYC location to compete for prizes, as well as be automatically added to their region’s open solo competition categories. The available regions are Asia, CIS & Europe, LATAM, Africa, and MENA.

Overview of Traders League competitions and prize pool:
Spot Traders League – total prize pool of up to $1.8 million

• Comprising Solo ROI Competition and Team PnL Competition
• Users eligibility: All verified regular and VIP 1-6 users, except liquidity providers
• Eligible trading pairs: All trading pairs except zero fees trading pairs

Futures Traders League – total prize pool of up to $3 million

• Comprising Solo ROI Competition and Team PnL Competition
• Bonus rewards for new Binance Futures users
• Users eligibility: All verified regular and VIP 1-6 users, excluding market makers.
• Eligible trading pairs: All USD?-M contracts and COIN-M contracts on Binance Futures

Side Tasks, Regional ROI Competitions and Side Quests – total prize pool of $1.2 million

• Side Tasks with a prize pool of $1 million
• Regional ROI Competition prize pool of $100k
• Affiliates Booster prize pool of $50k
• Trading Live Showdown prize pool of $50k — where Futures trading content creators can stream their strategy on Binance Square to grow their audience and compete for prizes

For more information and terms and conditions, visit the Binance Traders League here.

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SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework for intelligent commerce, has integrated USD1, the fiat-backed digital dollar developed by World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), into its global payment ecosystem. This integration enables users to seamlessly pay with USD1 across both online and offline retail scenarios, furthering AEON’s mission to make stable, real-world crypto payments universally accessible.

Through this integration, AEON Pay—AEON’s Web3 mobile payment platform—now supports USD1 for a broad range of consumer payments. Users can transact with USD1 at over 20 million retail endpoints across Southeast Asia, including in-store shopping, dining, top-ups, and other everyday purchases. Global rollout is underway, with planned expansion into emerging markets, including Africa and Latin America.

AEON Pay is available via the Telegram Mini App and integrated into Bitget Wallet, Token Pocket, as well as other popular Web3 wallets, allowing users to scan to pay using USD1. Payments are processed through AEON’s unified settlement infrastructure, which handles everything from on-chain token management to merchant settlements, ensuring a fast, reliable user experience.

As adoption of digital dollars continues to grow, the integration of USD1 into AEON’s ecosystem enhances and increases real-world utility and application of digital assets, combining security, speed, and compliance into a single global payment framework.  This milestone supports AEON’s mission to power and deliver frictionless crypto payments across chains, currencies, and regions, empowering users and merchants with greater flexibility and convenience.

About World Liberty Financial

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and governance platform inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump. WLFI develops transparent, secure, and accessible financial tools, including institutional-grade products designed to broaden participation in decentralized finance.

About AEON

AEON is the next-generation crypto payment framework, built for AI to drive intelligent, automated payments across Web3 and simplify how crypto works in real life. With omni-chain support, AEON’s AI Payments system allows intelligent agents to manage and automate transactions, payments, subscriptions, and remittances for users.

With offerings like Web3 Mobile Payment that allows users to pay with crypto across 10,000 brands at 20+ million retail merchants in SEA, Africa and Latin America, Online Web3 Payment, Swap Pay, and a growing suite of AI-integrated payment services, AEON aims to create a future of crypto finance that’s intelligent, scalable, and borderless, where AI meets real life through seamless, scalable payments for next billion of users.

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SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mega Matrix Inc. (“MPU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MPU), today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of Bitcoin and/or Ethereum to hold as a treasury reserve asset.

Yucheng Hu, Chief Executive Officer of MPU, commented, “Bitcoin and Ethereum represent next-generation treasury assets that enhance our financial strategy. While remaining focused on our core short drama streaming business, we believe this move strengthens our long-term balance sheet positioning.”

About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through Yuder Pte, Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Islands corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amboss, a leader in AI-driven solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, today unveiled Rails, a self-custodial Bitcoin service designed to enhance asset utility. Developed for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals, Rails enables participants to put their Bitcoin to work while contributing to the performance and scalability of the Lightning Network. This launch marks a significant step forward in creating decentralized, reliable payment infrastructure for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Rails introduces a secure, innovative way for participants—termed Liquidity Providers (LPs)—to maintain full custody of their Bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases. By integrating Amboss’ advanced AI technology, Rails enhances the Lightning Network, enabling faster, more dependable transactions and supporting larger payment volumes.

“Rails is a transformative force for the Lightning Network,” said Jesse Shrader, CEO and Co-Founder of Amboss. “It’s not just about yield—it’s about enabling businesses to strengthen the network while earning on their Bitcoin. This is a critical step in Bitcoin‘s evolution as a global medium of exchange.”

Launch Partners and Network Impact

Amboss has partnered with leading Bitcoin industry players, including CoinCorner, LQwD, and Flux (a joint venture between Axiom and CoinCorner), to bring Rails to market. CoinCorner, a pioneer in Lightning Network adoption, has integrated it into its exchange operations and everyday payment systems across the Isle of Man. LQwD, a key player in Bitcoin infrastructure, and Flux, combining Axiom’s and CoinCorner’s expertise, share a mission to expand the Lightning Network’s role in global payments. Their involvement underscores the industry’s confidence in Rails’ potential to drive Bitcoin‘s scalability.

“Rails offers a practical way for businesses like ours to participate in the Lightning Network’s growth,” said David Boylan, CFO of CoinCorner. “We’ve been using the Lightning Network for years, and Rails provides a structured approach to engaging with its economy, particularly through liquidity leasing and payment routing. This aligns with our goal of making Bitcoin more accessible and practical for everyday use.”

The Critical Role of Liquidity

Liquidity is the backbone of the Lightning Network, ensuring smooth and efficient transaction routing across its nodes and channels. Rails empowers Liquidity Providers to contribute to this vital resource, enhancing the network’s capacity to support high-value, reliable payments. By addressing liquidity demands, Rails not only creates yield opportunities for participants but also fortifies the infrastructure that makes Bitcoin a viable medium of exchange for businesses worldwide.

How Rails Works

Rails enables participants—known as Liquidity Providers (LPs)—to maintain full custody of their Bitcoin while accessing the Lightning Network economy. Yield opportunities arise from activities like liquidity leasing and payment routing, though returns are not guaranteed. 

The service includes:

• Rails LP: For high net worth individuals, companies with Bitcoin treasuries, and custodians, requiring a minimum of 1 Bitcoin committed for at least one year.
• Liquidity Subscriptions: For businesses receiving Bitcoin payments, offering cost-effective solutions with fees as low as 0.5%.

Getting Involved

Interested parties can explore Rails and participation details at https://amboss.tech/rails.

For media inquiries, users can contact 21M Communications at phil@21mcommunications.com.

About Amboss

Amboss Technologies harnesses machine learning, including reinforcement learning on network graphs, to develop intelligent tools for the Lightning Network. With over five years of data-driven insights, Amboss drives network growth and unlocks new opportunities as Bitcoin scales globally.

About CoinCorner

CoinCorner is a leading Bitcoin exchange and payment provider committed to simplifying Bitcoin adoption. A pioneer in Lightning Network usage, CoinCorner continues to innovate in the Bitcoin space.

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