Ethereum to $10K 'can't be ruled out' as ETH price makes sharp gains vs. SOL, XRP

Key takeaways : Ether ( ETH ), Ethereum’s native token, has soared over 44% in just three days to surpass $2,600 on May 11, fueling fresh speculation of a run toward $10,000 in the coming months. A mix of fractal setups as well as Ether’s potential to outperform its top-ranking rivals, Bitcoin ( BTC ), Solana ( SOL ), and XRP ( XRP ), are serving as some catalysts behind the five-figure price prediction. ETH's “up band” target is around $10,000 Ether’s long-term price action continues to follow a parabolic curve that has defined its major market cycles since 2015. As of May 2025, ETH has rebounded from the curve’s lower boundary near $2,100 — a historically significant support zone that has previously triggered major rallies. If this parabolic trajectory holds, Ethereum’s next move could be toward the upper boundary of the curve, which currently intersects near the $10,000 level. Supporting this view, analyst MilkyBull Crypto highlights a similar setup on Ethereum’s monthly chart, noting that ETH’s rally to $10,000 “can’t be ruled out technically.” Combined with RSI recovery from a multi-year support zone near 40, the setup adds further weight to the five-figure price target. ETH looks set to outperform top crypto rivals The bullish outlook for Ethereum is gaining traction as analysts anticipate an altcoin season in the coming months. Chartist Mister Crypto, for instance, argues that altcoins like ETH may rally 40% in a single day amid capital rotation from Bitcoin. The Altcoin Season Index , which has broken out of a downtrend just below the 29 level, signals a potential shift away from Bitcoin dominance. While still in “Bitcoin Season” territory (below 25), the breakout suggests altcoins like ETH may soon begin to outperform. Additionally, Ethereum’s top blockchain rival, Solana, is painting a rising wedge pattern against Ether, furthering its potential to decline in the coming weeks. Related: Solana lacks ‘convincing signs’ of besting Ethereum: Sygnum The same picture can be seen against XRP, suggesting that more capital may flow toward Ethereum from rival altcoins in the coming days or weeks. Ether symmetrical triangle hints at above $10,000 As of May, Ether is reclaiming the lower trendline of its multi-year symmetrical triangle after a brief breakdown in March, while bouncing off its 200-2W exponential moving average (200-2W EMA; the blue wave) support. ETH’s rebound confirms a bullish rejection, validating the ongoing consolidation structure. This setup closely resembles ETH’s past macro consolidations, namely the 2016 bull flag and the 2018–2020 falling wedge, both of which preceded major breakouts to new all-time highs. A breakout above the current triangle consolidation could follow a similar trajectory, increasing the probability of ETH reaching the $10,000 mark — and even $20,000 if the breakout pans out per the rules of technical analysis. This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.