Experts Predict How High Ethereum’s Price Could Go in 2022, a ‘Make-or-Break Year’

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Ethereum is the most well-known altcoin, and it’s much more than just another cryptocurrency for many investors and enthusiasts alike. And experts say it could grow in value by as much as 400% in 2022.

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has grown immensely in value since its creation. Launched in 2015 by computer programmer Vitalik Buterin, Ether has increased in price from $0.311 at its 2015 launch to around $4,800 at its highest late last year — with plenty of volatility along the way.

Though Ether’s price is below $3,000 as of Monday, it still represents a lifetime return on investment (ROI) of over 700,000% at the time of writing. A differentiating feature for Ethereum — unlike Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies — is its utility as a software network that allows developers to build and power new tools, apps, and NFTs.

The blockchain-based software network has many uses and applications across the tech world, especially for gaming, music, entertainment, and decentralized finance (DeFi) — making it one of the most popular and widely-used cryptos this past year. 

At an annualized rate, Ether’s ROI is nearly 300%. That means early investors have nearly quadrupled their investment every year since the summer of 2014. Crypto prices are notoriously volatile, however, so financial experts say to only invest what you can afford to lose, and never at the expense of foundational goals like emergency savings and high-interest debt payoff.

So how high do experts expect Ether’s price to climb? Here’s a look at the factors contributing to Ethereum’s volatile, yet upward-climbing, price projections, and what experts predict for this year.

We asked three experts how high they see Ethereum going this year, and each qualified their