Matrixport, a leading crypto financial services provider, shared sentiments on social media stating that Ethereum’s ecosystem activity has remained lackluster following the March 2024 upgrade.
Matrixport: Ethereum Faces Uphill Battle for Price Growth Amid Low Ecosystem Activity and Strong Competition
This, coupled with persistently low trading volumes, presents significant challenges for Ethereum (ETH) to achieve significant price appreciation in 2025.
The decline in Ethereum’s gas fees, a metric typically associated with on-chain activity, highlights the decrease in network usage.
Matrixport noted that the sluggish ecosystem activity reflects a slowdown in user engagement and raises concerns about Ethereum’s ability to maintain its dominance in the blockchain sector.
Matrixport also noted the increasing competition Ethereum faces from alternative blockchain platforms like Solana and Sui. These emerging protocols are gaining traction and successfully attracting a wider user base through 2024 by offering faster and more cost-effective solutions.
“The outperformance of Solana and Sui tokens compared to Ethereum throughout the year underscores the changing market dynamics,” Matrixport said.
Without major catalysts or major upgrades, Ethereum is expected to remain under pressure in the coming year. Matrixport warned that rival projects will continue to expand their market share, further challenging Ethereum’s dominance.
However, analysts believe that Ethereum’s robust developer ecosystem and established position could play a critical role in its long-term recovery if the platform effectively addresses its scalability and user engagement issues.
*This is not investment advice.
