Ethereum is trading near $2,290 in 2026, almost identical to its 2021 levels, even after extreme volatility that saw a peak near $4,950 in 2025 and a crash to $880 in 2022. Despite flat price action, the network has expanded strongly with1.2M-1.3M daily transactions, rising staking participation above 30%, and billions locked in DeFi, showing sustained real usage. However, inflation pressures and lower fee burns after scaling upgrades have limited ETH’s deflationary strength, keeping price performance muted compared to earlier cycles. Overall, Ethereum shows a clear divergence: strong adoption and activity, but price is still stuck in a long consolidation range.
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