25-4-2025 – Tron’s founder Justin Sun has projected a bullish outlook for Ethereum, suggesting the cryptocurrency could reach $5,000 in the coming months. The forecast arrives as the network approaches its tenth anniversary celebrations in July 2025.
The bold prediction has sparked considerable dialogue within cryptocurrency circles, particularly noteworthy given Ethereum’s current valuation hovering below $2,000. Sun, who shares his birthday with Ethereum’s launch date of 30 July, has partnered with the Ethereum Foundation to champion the forthcoming global commemoration.
To facilitate widespread participation, the Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Programme is offering reimbursements of up to $500 for local celebratory events, with funding applications closing on 15 June 2025.
Sun’s strategic blueprint for achieving the ambitious valuation target encompasses several key initiatives. Chief among these is a proposed three-year moratorium on ETH sales by the Ethereum Foundation, coupled with the utilisation of lending platforms such as AAVE for operational funding. He advocates for a streamlined Foundation structure, emphasising enhanced compensation for top-tier developers.
The network’s evolution continues with the anticipated Pectra upgrade in May 2025, aimed at addressing persistent criticisms regarding transaction fees and scalability. Currently trading at approximately $1,771, Ethereum maintains its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
Sun’s blueprint emphasises the importance of focusing on Layer 1 development, prioritising fundamental improvements to the network’s speed, security, and capacity over peripheral projects. His supportive stance towards Ethereum is particularly noteworthy, given his position as founder of the competing Tron blockchain.
