2026-01-11 01:23:47

Will 2026 be the year Ethereum turns things around?

Recently, I've been pondering this question. $ETH has indeed been under a lot of pressure in recent years, and as the second-largest public chain, it has seemed somewhat dull. But if we look at supply, demand, and technology, 2026 might tell a different story.

Supply is shrinking, demand is building up, and technological iterations haven't stopped. When these factors combine, Ethereum could potentially shake off its "second place" label and become the new protagonist. The key is, this round won't be driven by retail FOMO or speculation, but by genuine institutional investment. The structure of the bull market is different this time.

For those who have held on all these years, 2026 might be the moment they've been waiting for. But on the other hand, the market has no absolute inevitability, only possibilities. In such an environment, survival still requires patience and rationality. Don't let emotions dictate your actions—do what needs to be done.

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TokenStorm

· 11h ago

On-chain data is indeed changing, but I still think the idea of a "structural bull market" is a bit too optimistic. Can we really see evidence of institutional布局 here? I've been holding on for so long, and I don't really believe that a turnaround will happen just like that, but there's no other choice but to keep holding. Reduced supply + demand accumulation sounds great, but how much of it can actually be realized depends on the market sentiment. Anyway, I've already calculated the liquidation price. If this round really happens, how could retail investors get in at a cheap price? Institutions will be full before it reaches us. But then again, there's nothing we can do about it. Technological iterations haven't stopped, that's true, but why does the market still not buy it? It indicates that the problem isn't with the technical side.

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OneBlockAtATime

· 11h ago

Holding onto your coins until 2026, you still have to stay alive. The biggest fear in a bear market is giving up halfway through.

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StableBoi

· 11h ago

Sticking around for so long, just waiting for 2026? Honestly, it's a bit of a gamble, but the logic does hold. I believe in institutional entry; retail investors have already been cut enough. I haven't seen a reduction in supply, and staking yields are still so low? Let's wait and see. Anyway, we've already held for so long, two more years won't make a difference. Will the second wave turn around? It depends on whether BTC gives us a chance... This time, is it really institutions coming back to cut the leeks again? Let's wait and see. A structural bull market sounds great, but every time it's said like this... Don't be PUA'ed; being mentally prepared is the key. Are those who hold on true love, or just trapped? Haha 2026... by then, we'll probably be hearing new stories again.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 11h ago

Is the second child making a comeback? I think it's a gamble; I've heard this narrative about institutional布局 too many times. --- Supply reduction and demand buildup... this logic can be applied to any coin, the question is whether it can truly materialize. --- Those who hold on, let's wait and see. I no longer expect 2026, let's see if I make it to 2025. --- Structural bull market? Come on, the market hates structural moves the most; it always prefers mindless rapid rises. --- The real institutional资金布局... how do you know it's not just a story after squeezing out retail investors? --- I believe in the three pillars of supply and demand technicals, but the key is whether BTC is holding or not, and whether ETH is following or not—that's the reality. --- The phrase "being emotionally hijacked" is correct, but what should be done? Nobody knows.

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