Why the Ethereum (Ether) Crypto Coin is Next

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In case you haven’t noticed, the price of Ethereum has surged, making it one of the hottest cryptocurrencies to buy. The most savvy investors are past the evaluation phase and are actively buying Ethereum. And it’s for more reasons than one.

What Does Ethereum Do?

Described as a “decentralized, peer-to-peer network that enables the development of other cryptos,” Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency is Ether, and Ethereum also enables developers to build and run apps made using smart contracts. This is huge.

A “smart contract” is a protocol that is made to automatically execute once conditions are met and verified. This automation removes potential time delays, interference and human error. Colleges and universities use smart contracts for tuition payments, and these contracts offer a secure and quick, low-cost method for these transactions.

In any industry, particularly the medical, financial and education industries, the benefits of smart contracts are immense. They reduce fraud and protect all parties involved. Furthermore, putting more control in the hands of consumers and businesses has been a plus for Ethereum.

As Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes which is a crypto marketplace, told Yahoo Finance, “Ethereum lets anyone … create their own token and thus their own community and incentivize communities with an economy basically. You could argue it has more utility than bitcoin.”

Why Should You Invest in Ethereum?

Ethereum has seen an over-50 percent growth in its price over the past 52 weeks. In mid-to-late October 2024, it was priced around $2,600. In early April of 2025, it sunk to just under $1,400 a and reached a high of $4,953.38 in August of 2025. It is currently trading at $3,984.67 at the time of this writing.

Considering the growth of over 50 percent the past 52 weeks, Ethereum may be a good investment. The gaps between the highs and lows also leaves room for possibly buying low and selling high within a few months.

Also, unlike “meme” coins that don’t have their own blockchains, Ethereum does have one, and it’s actually doing something. It allows for more secure, quicker transactions between consumers and businesses and peer-to-peer buyers and sellers.

It also provides the user with more autonomy and no government interference. For the medical, education and technology sectors, the technology Ethereum supports is vital. So, by investing in it, you’re investing in a real need that solves real problems. Considering its growth and usefulness, Ethereum might be a great option.

Thinking about investing in crypto? You’ll want to read Fidelity’s “How to Evaluate a Cryptocurrency” for methods to pick the best crypto to invest in for you.

The Takeaway

Ethereum has grown in value by over 50 percent the past 52 weeks. It solves problems that consumers and businesses have, such as how long it takes for a transaction to clear or how much it may cost. By providing security through a trustworthy blockchain, Ethereum has proven its value and intent to stay around. It may be the next most profitable coin.

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