Artem Voloskovets
The crypto market moves in waves—quiet accumulation, sudden breakouts, then euphoric runs. Ethereum seems to be dancing to that same beat again.
The Pattern Playing Out
According to long-term cycle analysis by CryptooELITES, Ethereum's current 2025 setup looks remarkably similar to the accumulation phases before its previous two bull markets. If history repeats, we might be watching the calm before another major rally.
The chart shows three key accumulation periods that all look eerily alike:
- 2017 Cycle: ETH consolidated below $20, then exploded past $1,000 during the first major bull run.
- 2020 Cycle: A similar base formed between $100–$250, leading to the massive rally that hit nearly $4,800 in 2021.
- 2025 Cycle: Now ETH is consolidating between $2,000–$4,000, forming the same kind of accumulation block we've seen before.
Each time, breaking out of that consolidation zone triggered a vertical climb. The current pattern suggests Ethereum might be quietly building momentum for another breakout—potentially setting up for a new all-time high.
Why This Time Could Be Different (But Similar)
Ethereum's fundamentals are actually stronger now than in past cycles. The EIP-1559 burn mechanism is steadily reducing supply. Spot Ethereum ETFs are bringing institutional money to the table. And Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism are driving real usage and adoption.
Technically, the chart shows consistent higher lows across cycles, and the 2025 accumulation sits right on top of old resistance turned support—a classic bullish sign.
History doesn't repeat exactly, but it sure does rhyme. Ethereum's rhythm of accumulation, breakout, and expansion seems to be happening again. If is right, the 2025 phase could mirror 2017 and 2020—both of which kicked off multi-year bull runs.
For anyone watching the charts, the message is simple: Ethereum might be quietly setting the stage for its next big move.
Artem Voloskovets
