Inside Ethereum’s big pivot – Interview – Crypto News

Ether (ETH) is back in the spotlight, surging nearly 50% in the past month and outpacing most other major crypto assets. But what’s really fueling this dramatic comeback? And is it sustainable?

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Ethereum OG and investor Ryan Berckmans lifts the curtain on a pivotal shift inside the Ethereum ecosystem.

For years, Ethereum’s strategy revolved around a rollup-centric roadmap, focusing on layer-2 scaling while largely sidelining the base layer. Insiders are now talking about a “moment of reckoning,” one that has given way to a rebalanced strategy between layer-1 and layer-2 growth.

“It really wasn’t until earlier this year when the price action got so unbelievably poor […] that seriously wealthy and seriously influential Ethereum folks close to the heart of the community — Vitalik [Buterin, Ethereum co-founder] included — looked at this moment and said, ‘Oh my God, we never thought it could get this bad,’” Berckmans said.

This reality check sparked a strategic reset, already showing signs of renewed cohesion, narrative strength, and clear leadership from Ethereum’s core figures.

Looking ahead, Berckmans sees a massive opportunity on the horizon. With Ethereum increasingly positioned as the foundation for future global onchain economies, he says the value of ETH could skyrocket.

“In the years to come, onchain economies are going to get 1000x bigger than they are today […] and that’s really going to drive Ether at 20K, 50K, 80K in the coming years,” he said.

What missteps triggered this change, and could ETH really reach those bold price targets? Get the full story in our exclusive interview, now live on Cointelegraph’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay ahead of the curve in the crypto space.

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