Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum could reach $10,000 by year end
Image: CryptoPotatoArthur Hayes said at KBW2026 in Seoul that he expects Ethereum to reach $10,000 by the end of the year. He said Ethereum is the most secure layer 1 because it has the largest market capitalization. He attributed Ethereum's underperformance to narratives, citing Solana's memecoin narrative. Spot Ethereum ETFs turned negative recently with a $2.8 million outflow after a daily inflow streak that began September 18. The streak followed more than $850 million in positive ETF flows.
Key points
- Arthur Hayes predicted at KBW2026 that Ethereum could reach $10,000 by the end of the year.
- Hayes attributed Ethereum's underperformance to narratives, pointing to Solana capturing the memecoin narrative.
Why it matters
Hayes's $10,000 forecast and his comments on Ethereum's security and narratives are notable for ETH holders. Spot Ethereum ETF flows recently turned negative after a positive streak.
Price context · ETH
At publication
$2,679.35
Now
$2,685.27
Change since
+0.22%
7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 4 publishers
CryptoPotato
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CoinCentral
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Coverage timeline
- First reported by AMBCrypto
- Confirmed by CryptoPotato
- CryptoVideos brief published
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