Ethereum Future: Limited Upside Ahead?Ethereum price dropped roughly 25% since April 2 due to an overall market crash following Trump’s tariffs implementation.
Compared to the almost 40% drop back in February after the first tariff announcement, this time the correction wasn’t as harsh or brutal.
So what can we expect next from Ethereum in the coming weeks?
The main hope for ETH price remains the upcoming Pectra upgrade.
Historically, major Ethereum upgrades have acted as bullish catalysts — for example, ETH roughly doubled in price ahead of both the Merge and the Shanghai upgrade.
If history rhymes, we could see a similar pre-upgrade pump this time too.
However, even if that rally materializes, I expect it to be limited to the $3,000–$3,400 range. The market lacks the kind of momentum or macro tailwinds needed to push ETH beyond 4k in this cycle — unless there’s a major shift in sentiment.
Overall, I remain cautious. The broader crypto market seems to be rolling over, and Ethereum hasn't even reclaimed its ATH.
With the next bear cycle approaching, long-term bullish targets might need to be revised — at least for now.
Short-term bounce possible thanks to Pectra hype, but don’t expect miracles. ETH likely capped below 3.4k unless something big changes.
