# Ethereum price predictions: who said what, and what came true

Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Web page: https://predictionverifier.com/assets/ethereum/

As of September 30, 2026, we track 8 Ethereum price predictions from three public figures. Three came true, three did not and two are open. The nearest open deadline is December 31, 2026, with a target of $5,000.

Ethereum is a blockchain network launched in 2015; ether (ETH) is its native currency, and the prices here are for ether. Prices are daily closes in US dollars on the UTC day.

Hit 3 · Missed 3 · Open 2

## Predictions by deadline year

### Deadlines in 2026

[2026 price predictions](https://predictionverifier.com/years/2026/)

One Ethereum price prediction has a deadline in 2026. It is open, with a target of $5,000.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Arthur Hayes](https://predictionverifier.com/people/arthur-hayes/) | Aug 4, 2026 | $1,859 | $5,000 | +169% | Dec 31, 2026 | Open | [#7ab1d](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/arthur-hayes-ethereum-5k-by-2026/) · [Source](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/arthur-hayes-ai-credit-crisis-bitcoin-1-million) | “Hayes also forecast that Ether (ETH) would reach $5,000 by year-end and said Maelstrom intends to build a significant position while selling out-of-the-money ETH put options.” |

### Deadlines in 2028

One Ethereum price prediction has a deadline in 2028. It is open, with a target of $25,000.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Geoff Kendrick](https://predictionverifier.com/people/geoff-kendrick/) | Aug 13, 2025 | $4,590 | $25,000 | +445% | Dec 31, 2028 | Open | [#a449a](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/geoff-kendrick-ethereum-25k-by-2028/) · [Source](https://zycrypto.com/standard-chartered-ups-year-end-ethereum-forecast-to-7500-sees-2028-high-of-25000/) | “We now see ETH at USD 7,500 by end-2025 (USD 4,000 prior) and USD 25,000 by end-2028 (USD 7,500)” |

### Deadlines in 2025

[2025 price predictions](https://predictionverifier.com/years/2025/)

Three Ethereum price predictions have deadlines in 2025. One came true and two did not.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Geoff Kendrick](https://predictionverifier.com/people/geoff-kendrick/) | Apr 9, 2025 | $1,472 | $4,000 | +172% | Dec 31, 2025 | Hit · First close at target $4,011 on Aug 8, 2025 | [#62fcd](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/geoff-kendrick-ethereum-4k-by-2025/) · [Source](https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/standard-chartered-predicts-xrp-to-hit-dollar1250-by-2028-following-etf-prospects-and-legal-clarity) | “In related forecasts, Kendrick downgraded Ethereum’s 2025 price target from $10,000 to $4,000 while projecting that Avalanche (AVAX) will hit $250 by 2029.” |
| [Geoff Kendrick](https://predictionverifier.com/people/geoff-kendrick/) | Aug 13, 2025 | $4,590 | $7,500 | +63% | Dec 31, 2025 | Missed · Deadline close $2,967 on Dec 31, 2025 | [#ac970](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/geoff-kendrick-ethereum-7500-by-2025/) · [Source](https://zycrypto.com/standard-chartered-ups-year-end-ethereum-forecast-to-7500-sees-2028-high-of-25000/) | “We now see ETH at USD 7,500 by end-2025 (USD 4,000 prior) and USD 25,000 by end-2028 (USD 7,500)” |
| [Arthur Hayes](https://predictionverifier.com/people/arthur-hayes/) | Jul 24, 2025 | $3,630 | $10,000 | +175% | Dec 31, 2025 | Missed · Deadline close $2,967 on Dec 31, 2025 | [#c6798](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/arthur-hayes-ethereum-10k-by-2025/) · [Source](https://dailyhodl.com/2025/07/24/arthur-hayes-reveals-year-end-price-targets-for-bitcoin-and-ethereum-predicts-massive-unexpected-eth-bull-run/) | “My year-end targets: Bitcoin = $250,000. Ether = $10,000.” |

[Ethereum price predictions for 2025](https://predictionverifier.com/assets/ethereum/2025/)

### Deadlines in 2024

[2024 price predictions](https://predictionverifier.com/years/2024/)

One Ethereum price prediction has a deadline in 2024. It came true.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Geoff Kendrick](https://predictionverifier.com/people/geoff-kendrick/) | Oct 11, 2023 | $1,568 | $4,000 | +155% | Dec 31, 2024 | Hit · First close at target $4,066 on Mar 11, 2024 | [#9d3de](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/geoff-kendrick-ethereum-4k-by-2024/) · [Source](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/10/11/ether-could-hit-8k-by-end-of-2026-standard-chartered) | “In the shorter term, said Kendrick, the bitcoin [BTC] halving in April 2024 "should help lift all boats," and he sees ether hitting $4,000 by the end of next year.” |

### Deadlines in 2023

[2023 price predictions](https://predictionverifier.com/years/2023/)

One Ethereum price prediction has a deadline in 2023. It did not come true.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Arthur Hayes](https://predictionverifier.com/people/arthur-hayes/) | Aug 5, 2022 | $1,608 | $5,000 | +211% | Mar 31, 2023 | Missed · Best close $1,985 on Aug 13, 2022 | [#ba00d](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/arthur-hayes-ethereum-5k-by-2023/) · [Source](https://cryptopotato.com/arthur-hayes-expects-5000-ethereum-by-march-2023/) | “Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says he expects Ethereum to reach $5,000 by the end of Q1 2023.” |

### Deadlines in 2017

One Ethereum price prediction has a deadline in 2017. It came true.

| Person | Said | Price when said | Target | Change to target | Deadline | Outcome | Card | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mike Novogratz](https://predictionverifier.com/people/mike-novogratz/) | Nov 21, 2017 | $368.24 | $500 | +36% | Dec 31, 2017 | Hit · First close at target $518 on Dec 11, 2017 | [#77e13](https://predictionverifier.com/predictions/mike-novogratz-ethereum-500-by-2017/) · [Source](https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-10000-6-weeks-easy-novogratz-tells-bloomberg/) | “Speaking on Bloomberg TV, Novogratz, who has been bullish on Bitcoin throughout the year, said Bitcoin would yet hit the magic number before the new year, and also predicted $500 per coin for Ether (ETH) within the same period.” |