Fundstrat predicted a rise of Ethereum to $12,000-$15,000 by the end of the year.

The analytical company Fundstrat stated that Ethereum could rise to $12,000-$15,000 by the end of 2025, as it has great potential. This opinion was shared by Fundstrat Capital’s Chief Information Officer Thomas Lee.

In his note, Li stated that the company has officially added Ethereum to the asset category of Mag7 & Bitcoin. Experts believe that the main driving forces fueling the asset’s growth are:

Fundstrat emphasized that Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin since the beginning of 2025 — with a 28% increase compared to 18%. At the same time, the asset remains within 3-5% of the historical maximum (ATH), which implies potential for further growth, according to the note.

At the same time, experts believe that the global momentum from this trend of accumulation of crypto assets by large capital management companies has not yet waned.

In his material, Li refers to data from Bank of America, which states that only 9% of such counterparties have added crypto assets to their portfolios. In the case of gold, this figure is 48%.

To reduce risk, the company recommended using proxies when investing in Ethereum — shares of spot funds or firms managing treasuries based on the asset. This includes securities from BitMine, SharpLink Gaming, and Ether Machine.

Li also pointed to the increasing likelihood of the Fed easing its policy as a macroeconomic factor. According to him, the chances that the regulator will lower the interest rate in September 2025 have reached 94%.