Despite its disappointing performance during the last bull run, Ethereum has remained a top choice for investors in the crypto sector. Its position as the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization makes it one of the first stops for new and old investors. But with the the price is still trading well below its previous all-time highthe question remains whether it is the right time to buy Ethereum and whether there will be big returns by the end of the year.
Can Ethereum Cross $3,000 This Year?
The machine learning algorithm on the CoinCodex website gives a breakdown of where the price of Ethereum might be each month of the year, taking into account certain factors. Based on the website’s predictions, it looks like 2026 is shaping up to be a pretty bullish year for Ethereum. This also answers the question of whether the ETH price could still exceed $3,000 this year.
One interesting thing to note is that forecasts show that each month will end higher than the current price. Aside from March, there is no other month in 2026 where the algorithm predicts that the price of Ethereum will fall back below $2,000. Instead, forecasts show possible double-digit increases for the digital asset.
As for when the price could surpass $3,000, this suggests that it could happen sometime in May, which is two months from now. After that, the price is expected to fall back below $3,000, moving around this level until the end of the month.
Taking into account the fact that the highest level of the year expected to be around $3,673, this would mean around a 90% gain in price if purchased from current levels. If held until 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.
According to predictions, March would be the best time to enter Ethereum at the lowest prices in 2026. The best time to sell would then be in May, when the price is expected to reach its peak. From June to the end of the year, the price should then trade within a fairly narrow range.
Featured image of Dall.E, chart by TradingView.com
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