Ethereum sentiment echoes levels before major price surge

Ethereum’s social media sentiment has fallen to levels similar to those seen before its last major price rally, according to Santiment.

Ethereum is actually way down, this would argue against us falling too much further.

Brian Quinlivan said.

This is kind of reminiscent of what we saw before Ethereum went on its major run last year.

Brian Quinlivan said.

Ether surged to a new all-time high near $4,900 in August 2025 after rebounding from a yearly low around $1,470.

Quinlivan said Ethereum’s price accelerated just as market participants were beginning to dismiss the asset.

Ether has since fallen about 36% from its peak following a broader crypto market liquidation event in October.

Quinlivan said Ethereum is no longer being written off and is widely viewed as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.

It’s appropriately ranked once again.

Brian Quinlivan said.

Coinbase Asset Management president Anthony Bassili said investors increasingly see Bitcoin first and Ethereum second in portfolio construction.

Quinlivan said Ethereum’s network growth is accelerating rapidly, driven in part by increased interest in staking.

Broader crypto market sentiment remains in “Fear” territory, with investors still favouring Bitcoin over altcoins.

At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $3,117.13.