Should You Buy Ethereum Before the Next Crypto Bull Run?

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Amidst the recent correction in the virtual asset market, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, which has significantly fallen from its peak, is attracting investors' attention as it is identified as the most perfect asset to lead the next bull market. Ethereum (ETH), which has completely solved its chronic fee problem and preempted the huge trends of artificial intelligence (AI) and real-world asset tokenization (RWA), is the protagonist.

According to the investment specialized media The Motley Fool on April 18 (local time), Ethereum's price has fallen by approximately 28% over the past three months, but this is analyzed to provide an attractive discount period for investors awaiting the upcoming cryptocurrency bull run. The media evaluated that despite various market variables, considering Ethereum's recent series of technical upgrades and ecosystem integration achievements, it is the strongest buy candidate that cannot be ignored right before the next bull run.

The most notable achievement is the resolution of the exorbitant gas fee (network fee) problem that previously hindered access for ordinary users. Following the Dencun upgrade in 2024, the successful completion of the Pectra and Fausaka upgrades in 2025 has sharply reduced gas fees by over 98% in the last three years. Token swap costs, which reached $200 during the 2021 boom, have now fallen to an average of $0.25, and simple transaction fees have been lowered to around $0.01, significantly improving the network's practical usability.

As the fee barrier has fallen, massive capital is also rapidly flowing in. The real-world asset tokenization market, which records ownership of real-world assets like stocks and government bonds on the blockchain, has rapidly expanded from $8.7 billion a year ago to $29.2 billion currently, with over $16.2 billion worth being traded on the Ethereum network. Furthermore, in January, ERC-8004, a technical standard for on-chain identity and reputation tracking of autonomous AI agents, was introduced, firmly preempting the intersection of an advanced financial ecosystem expected to see enormous growth in the future.

Even the biggest hurdle, regulatory uncertainty, has been resolved, signaling a strong upward trend. On March 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly classified 16 cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, as digital commodities, specifically clarifying that staking does not constitute a securities offering. As a result, Ethereum has caught both rabbits – fundamental improvement and regulatory clarity – and is poised to unleash overwhelming growth potential in the upcoming bull market more than any other asset.

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