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Arthur Hayes Says ETH Can Hit $5,000 by Year-End, Risk-Reward Is Better Than for BTC

Aug 21, 2026 · 10:22 AM ET· updated 55m ago
Arthur Hayes Says ETH Can Hit $5,000 by Year-End, Risk-Reward Is Better Than for BTC

Ethereum could rally due to improving liquidity, bearish positioning, and underperformance.

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Why It Matters

A crypto expert thinks Ethereum could rise a lot by the end of the year because fewer people are betting against it and it's been lagging behind Bitcoin. When you see someone make a big price prediction, it's worth noticing what reasons they give—like whether fewer people are short-selling or if the coin has fallen behind—since these things can help you understand the overall picture.

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