The 2018th was a difficult year for the airwaves. What awaits cryptocurrency next year? How much will Ethereum (ETH) cost in 2019? Will its price soar to transcendental heights or will it drop to zero?
Many experts believe that along with the growing popularity and prevalence of the blockchain, the cost and reputation of the broadcast will increase accordingly. The portal Chepicap surveyed various cryptocurrency experts and presented their forecasts for the price of the broadcast.
Matthew De Silva: Near zero
Matthew De Silva, a cryptocurrency journalist for Quartz, announced his forecast in September, when the price of ETH collapsed to $ 179. According to De Silv, the cost of ether is approaching its natural near-zero state.
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– Matthew De Silva (@matthewde_silva) September 12, 2018
Joseph Raczynski: $ 1,200 to the fourth quarter of 2019
Joseph Raczynski, the founder of JoeTechnologist.com and one of the most well-known authorities in the blockchain field with 153 thousand followers on Twitter, expects that by the fourth quarter of 2019 the cost of the broadcast will jump to $ 1200.
He explains his prediction by the popularity of the concept of this platform among institutional investors. In addition, Ethereum boasts the largest developer community. Raczynski says:
“This is one of the most successful projects to date. Almost all large organizations are testing this platform. ”
Tom Lee: $ 1900 by the end of 2019
According to Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, broadcasting is on the verge of strong growth. Lee points to the recent sharp collapse and notes that the cryptocurrency is ready for recovery.
However, Tim Enneking, Managing Director of Digital Capital Management, does not agree with his extremely optimistic assessment. In his opinion, such a price movement is unlikely. He says:
“For the time being, there are no forces capable of throwing air on a level 40% higher than its previous maximum.”
Tom Lee @fundstrat says next year
– CNBC's Fast Money (@CNBCFastMoney) January 9, 2018
Nigel Green: $ 2500 with further growth in 2019 and 2020
The deVere Group CEO believes that the price of the ether will increase significantly and could reach $ 2500 with a potential for further growth in 2019 and 2020. He says:
“This large-scale recovery will be caused by three global reasons. First, more and more platforms use the air for payments. Secondly, the popularity of smart Ethereum contracts is growing. And third, decentralization of cloud computing is coming. ”
According to Green, several key factors will contribute to the rise in the cost of cryptocurrency, including increased integration and popularity among large banks and other financial institutions. He says:
“Another key reason for the rally is that there is a growing awareness of the need and importance of digital, global currencies in a digital, globalized world. Soon the broadcast will strengthen its position as the third most valuable and popular cryptocurrency in the world. ”
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– Nigel Green (@nigeljgreen) October 25, 2018
Brian Schuster: $ 10,000 or even $ 100,000 (the broadcast will replace gold as a value storage)
The head of the Founder Solutions program in the venture capital fund Ark Capital paints an extremely optimistic picture regarding the broadcast. In his opinion, the cost of ETH can skyrocket up to $ 100,000. The possible replacement of gold with cryptocurrencies is constantly discussed by observers and experts, although usually this role is assigned to Bitcoin . Schuster says:
“Let's imagine that the broadcast will be less connected with the individual business and act as a repository of value like gold. Then its potential market capitalization can amount to about 10 trillion dollars, and the price of one coin can jump to $ 100,000. You can go further and say that broadcast is not one of many assets, but an asset that can replace all existing currencies. ”
Schuster claims that the Ethereum platform will eventually become the progenitor of all future digital currencies , and this will happen in a world where virtual currencies are considered the norm.
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– Brian Schuster (@SchusterDEV) February 21, 2018
Jeff Reed: Ether is more valuable than Bitcoin
The author and cryptocurrency columnist Jeff Reed considers the broadcast more favorable long-term rate than Bitcoin. He says:
“As in the case of Bitcoin, nothing prevents the ether to become an alternative to fiat and commodity currencies. In principle, it can be used for payments, but this cannot be called a definite advantage – all cryptocurrencies are capable of that. In fact, his main advantage is the ability to create and execute smart contracts. It makes the broadcast more valuable than Bitcoin. ”
Reed does not provide an accurate forecast of prices or terms. In his opinion, in the end, the broadcast will outstrip Bitcoin and consolidate in the first position in market capitalization.
Ian MacLeod: In 2019 air will increase
Ian MacLeod, a renowned technology expert from the Thomas Crown Art project, predicts a monumental, defining global cryptocurrency breakthrough next year. He says:
"I still think that by the end of 2018, the broadcast will grow to $ 500 and will continue to grow in 2019."
McLeod is convinced that the broadcast significantly exceeds bitcoin in everything except the price, and this will become more and more evident as the flow of new investors into the cryptocurrency market. He concludes:
"It is safe to say that in the next five years, Bitcoin will give up half of its share on the cryptocurrency market on the air."
Chris McClure: In 2019, the broadcast awaits rally
Chris McClure, chief cryptocurrency marketing specialist at Svandis, is confident in Ethereum's global perspective. He says:
“Whether it is a sharding, Plasma or OpenST Mosaic, there are enough technological reasons for optimism regarding the broadcast and the growth of its prices in 2019. Currently, the cryptocurrency is heavily oversold and fully ready for a rally at the end of this – the beginning of next year. ”
Fred Wilson: Now the broadcast seems to be one of the most promising cryptocurrency
Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures, one of the most famous venture capital funds in New York with assets exceeding a billion dollars, considers the broadcast to be one of the most promising cryptocurrencies at the moment. He says:
“Many investors have lost huge sums on it. No one except the developers, no longer wants to communicate with the ether. It seems that the time is coming to gradually gain a position. ”
