1. Market & Price Highlights
Mixed outlook going into 2026:
Experts are split — some see strong upside from institutional adoption and bank interest, while others warn structural and cycle limits may slow major price breakthroughs. Blockmanity
Price forecast for early 2026:
Improving liquidity may push ETH slightly higher, with short-term upside possibilities, although market structure remains mixed. CoinDCX
2025 performance impact:
ETH ended 2025 weaker than expected, declining from earlier highs, raising questions about whether it’s entering a new growth phase or extended consolidation. FXStreet
Bull vs Bear debate:
Some analysts suggest ETH might be setting up for a broader recovery, while others highlight uncertain chart structure and possible downside risks. BeInCrypto
🚀 2. Adoption & Ecosystem Growth
DeFi and TVL optimism:
A top executive believes the total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum’s ecosystem could increase ten-fold by 2026 with broader institutional exposure and tokenization expansion. CryptoRank
Institutional interest and strategic positioning remain key themes, with larger holders accumulating ETH and building confidence in long-term demand.