Ethereum Slips to $4,600 on August 15 — Thomas Lee Still Sees a Path to $15K

Jakarta, Pintu News – Ethereum has been called the “biggest macro trade” for the next 10 to 15 years, according to predictions from market research firm Fundstrat.

Thomas Lee, Chief Information Officer at Fundstrat, believes that Ethereum’s role will increase rapidly as the development of artificial intelligence drives the creation of a token-based economy on the blockchain, as well as the movement of most Wall Street activity to decentralized networks.

He added that new regulations such as the GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the SEC’s “Project Crypto” initiative will accelerate the shift.

Then, how is Ethereum’s current price movement?

Ethereum Price Drops 2.14% in 24 Hours

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On August 15, 2025, Ethereum was trading at around $4,636 (approximately IDR 75,137,603), marking a 2.14% decline over the past 24 hours. In that span, ETH dipped to a low of IDR 72,355,409 and climbed as high as IDR 77,226,066.

At the time of writing, Ethereum’s market capitalization is hovering near IDR 9,027 trillion, while its daily trading volume has surged 18% to IDR 999.26 trillion compared to the previous day.

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Could Reach $15,000?

Sean Farrell, Head of Digital Asset Research at Fundstrat, projects that the price of Ethereum could reach $12,000 to $15,000 by the end of this year.

This is a bold prediction, given that ETH is already on a steep rise – up 60% in the last 30 days and touching $4,770, a four-year high and only 2.5% below the 2021 record.

Thomas Lee also noted that throughout 2025, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin, with a 28% gain versus Bitcoin’s 18%.

In addition to its price advantage, Ethereum also dominates important sectors. It controls 55% of the $25 billion real-world asset tokenization market, as well as a similar share of the global stablecoin market.

The majority of stablecoins and major Wall Street blockchain projects run on top of Ethereum, making it the backbone of token-based finance.

Big Investors Stockpile ETH

One prime example is BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest Ethereum treasury holder.

Since July, the company has accumulated 1.2 million ETH worth $5.5 billion, and is targeting to raise up to $20 billion to buy even more. This big move sent BitMine’s share price soaring by 1,300%.

Large long-term holdings like these reduce market liquidity significantly. When coupled with record-breaking ETF inflows and growing interest from corporations and governments, the result is high demand meeting limited supply.

This could see the price of Ethereum continue to climb for years, with some – like BitMine – envisioning a future where ETH breaks $60,000.

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ETH Manages to Escape the Pressure

While many investors are eager to jump in and buy, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe advises patience.

According to him, the best entry point has now been passed, and he is eyeing the $4,200 and $3,800 areas as ideal buy zones before Ethereum moves through $5,000.

This view is in line with the very bullish long-term outlook as discussed in previous ETH news – where Thomas Lee predicted ETH could reach $12,000-$15,000 by the end of the year.

However, Van de Poppe’s caution emphasizes that even in strong uptrends, waiting for a price correction can provide more favorable entry opportunities.

On the other hand, crypto analyst Jelle sees Ethereum finally managing to “break free” after years of being under pressure, likened to a ball that has been under water for a long time. He sets the initial target at $7,500.

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Reference:

• Coinpedia. Ethereum Price Could Hit $15K This Year, Says Fundstrat. Accessed on August 15, 2025