Key Takeaways
- Hayes bases his call on Ethereum’s institutional role.
- ETH is testing support around $2,640-$2,660.
- The zone combines former resistance and trendline support.
- $2,500 is the next major Fibonacci area.
- Other end-2026 forecasts remain materially lower.
At the time of writing, ETH traded near $2,660, according to CoinMarketCap data. A move to $10,000 from that area would require an advance of roughly 276% before December 31.
Two very different ETH reference points
$10,000 · Arthur Hayes’ end-2026 prediction
A personal long-term view based on Ethereum’s role as infrastructure for large capital.
A personal long-term view based on Ethereum’s role as infrastructure for large capital.
$2,640-$2,660 · Immediate daily support
The area ETH needs to defend before the market can argue that the latest recovery remains well supported.
The area ETH needs to defend before the market can argue that the latest recovery remains well supported.
Why Hayes sees room for $10,000
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