Ethereum (ETH) priced at **$3,121.07** on January 3, 2026, with a 24-hour increase of 4.36%, outperforming Bitcoin. The highest price on that day was $3,150.01, the lowest was $2,987.54, with a trading volume of 1.136 billion USDT, and trading activity expanded simultaneously, driving the price upward rapidly.
From a technical perspective, ETH's 7-day, 25-day, and 99-day moving averages are in a bullish alignment. The price broke through recent highs, but the KDJ indicator has entered the overbought zone (J value 92.77), indicating short-term correction pressure. The current circulating market cap is approximately $359.854 billion, with a historical high of $4,954.59.
According to market forecasts, by 2026, ETH's price is expected to be between $5,000 and $11,000, making it unlikely to reach $30,000. Influencing factors include its transition to a proof-of-stake model (reducing energy consumption by over 99%) and a circulating supply of about 120 million ETH.
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Ethereum (ETH) priced at **$3,121.07** on January 3, 2026, with a 24-hour increase of 4.36%, outperforming Bitcoin. The highest price on that day was $3,150.01, the lowest was $2,987.54, with a trading volume of 1.136 billion USDT, and trading activity expanded simultaneously, driving the price upward rapidly.
From a technical perspective, ETH's 7-day, 25-day, and 99-day moving averages are in a bullish alignment. The price broke through recent highs, but the KDJ indicator has entered the overbought zone (J value 92.77), indicating short-term correction pressure. The current circulating market cap is approximately $359.854 billion, with a historical high of $4,954.59.
According to market forecasts, by 2026, ETH's price is expected to be between $5,000 and $11,000, making it unlikely to reach $30,000. Influencing factors include its transition to a proof-of-stake model (reducing energy consumption by over 99%) and a circulating supply of about 120 million ETH.