Institutional interest — Forecasts from analysts suggest ETH #ETH could rally to much higher prices (e.g., $7,000–$10,000 or more) if adoption continues.

Scalability upgrades & Layer-2 growth — Better scalability and cheaper fees could increase usage and demand.

📉 Bearish Risks (Could Push ETH Down)

Market uncertainty & weak momentum — Cryptos including ETH have been fluctuating without strong catalysts recently.
Regulatory uncertainty — Laws and rules in major markets still matter a lot and can hurt sentiment.

📌 ETH could rise over the long term if adoption and network upgrades continue, but short-term dips or sideways price action are possible.