Ethereum (ETH) is currently fluctuating around **$3,000**. This week, the trend has been relatively stable: it closed at $3,063.10 on December 24 (-0.30%), and is expected to rise to $3,082.45 on December 25 (+0.63%), potentially testing the range of $3,074-$3,091 in the short term. The Layer 1 network achieved a single-day trading volume of 1,913,481 transactions on December 22, setting a new high for 2025 and demonstrating a significant increase in network activity. Binance will suspend ETH deposits and withdrawals today at 13:55 (UTC+8) for maintenance for about an hour. The December futures market contract price is $2,979, and the Pectra upgrade plan will increase validator capacity to 2,048 ETH, enhancing security. Analysts predict that the ETH price range for 2025 will be between $3,500 and $8,500, potentially reaching $4,500 by the end of the year, or even higher; in the long term, it may break $6,000 after 2026, with an average of over $20,000 by 2030. Some investors, seeing ETH stabilize at $3,000, are turning to emerging low-priced coins for higher growth potential.

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