Ethereum (ETH), at ~$2,550, is far from its $4,865 ATH (11/2021), while Bitcoin (BTC) hit $111,891.30 (5/22/2025). ETH could reach a new peak in 2025, driven by DeFi, NFTs, the Pectra upgrade (5/2025), and ETH burn. Bybit, CoinPedia predict $5,000-$8,800, especially post-BTC ATH. ETH lags BTC (12% vs. 54% in 6 months) due to BTC’s ETF and “digital gold” appeal, but ETH excels in utility. Risks: volatility, Solana, and $4,100-$4,540 resistance. Monitor macro trends. For info only, not investment advice.