Time To Buy Ethereum? Here’s How High The Price Could Be By December 2026

bitcoinistPublished on 2026-03-10Last updated on 2026-03-10

Abstract

Despite its underwhelming performance in the last bull run, Ethereum remains a top investment choice as the second-largest cryptocurrency. A machine learning algorithm from CoinCodex predicts a bullish 2026 for ETH, with the price expected to stay above $2,000 for most of the year, aside from a dip in March. The analysis suggests Ethereum could surpass $3,000 in May, reaching a yearly peak of around $3,673—a potential 90% gain from current levels. By December, the price is projected to be around $2,477, offering a 28% return. March is highlighted as the best entry point for the lowest prices, while May is ideal for selling at the peak. The latter half of the year is forecasted to see ETH trading in a relatively tight range.

Despite its disappointing performance over the last bull run, Ethereum has remained a top choice for investors across the crypto sector. Its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap makes it one of the first stops for new and old investors. But with the price still trading well below its previous all-time high, the question remains as to whether this is a good time to actually buy Ethereum, and if there will be great returns by the end of the year.

Can Ethereum Cross $3,000 This Year?

The machine learning algorithm at the CoinCodex website gives a breakdown of where the Ethereum price could be each month of the year, taking certain factors into account. Going by the predictions on the website, it seems that the year 2026 is expected to be a rather bullish one for Ethereum. It also answers the question of whether ETH’s price could break $3,000 again this year.

One interesting thing of note is that the predictions show that each month will finish higher than the current price. Besides the month of March, there is no other month in 2026 where the algorithm predicts that the Ethereum price will fall below $2,000 again. Instead, the predictions show possible double-digit increases for the digital asset.

Source: CoinCodex

As for when the price could cross $3,000, it suggests that this could happen sometime in May, which is two months from now. After that, the price is expected to fall below $3,000 again, trending around this level till the end of the month.

Taking into account that the highest level for the year is expected to be around $3,673, it would mean an approximately 90% gain on the price if bought from current levels. If holding through to the end of the year, the highest level in December 2026 is expected to reach $2,477. This would mean a 28% return on investment.

Going by the prediction, March would be the best time to get into Ethereum at the lowest prices in 2026. Then the best time to sell would be in May when the price is expected to hit its peak. From June to the end of the year, the price is expected to then trade in a fairly tight range.

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