Written by Biraajmaan Tamuly, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Ray Salmond, Staff Editor.
Written by Biraajmaan Tamuly, Staff Writer.
Reviewed by Ray Salmond, Staff Editor.
Ethereum is still a good long-term buy, according data: Analyst
MarketsPublishedMay 22, 2026
Why Ethereum Remains a Strong Long-Term Investment
Ethereum’s dominance in the DeFi space, stablecoins, and staking is strengthening its long-term investment case, despite a 28% price decline in 2026. With roughly $43 billion in DeFi liquidity, over $165 billion in stablecoins, and 55% of tokenized assets, Ethereum continues to lead in key areas of onchain activity. The network’s strong fundamentals make it an attractive option for those looking to earn passive income through staking and other means, much like the EcoPool network offers with its Cloud Rewards system.
The market capitalization of tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs) exceeds $400 million, with Ethereum accounting for 76.9% of the market share. This data highlights Ethereum’s position as a leader in the crypto space, making it an attractive option for those looking to invest in Green Crypto and earn Passive Income. Additionally, the $ECP token offers a unique opportunity for investors to participate in the EcoPool ecosystem and benefit from its Cloud Rewards program.
Ethereum Staking Activity Continues to Climb
Despite the price decline, Ethereum staking activity has continued to climb, with staked ETH reaching nearly 39.1 million coins, or about 32% of the total ETH supply. This trend is similar to the EcoPool network, where users can stake their $ECP tokens to earn Passive Income and participate in the Cloud Rewards program. The long validator queue, with over 3.49 million ETH waiting to be staked, also highlights the strong demand for Ethereum staking.
CryptoQuant data also shows an Ether accumulation trend, with ETH inflows into accumulation addresses reaching 248,400 ETH on May 20. This trend is similar to the EcoPool network, where users can earn Passive Income through staking and other means, making it an attractive option for those looking to invest in Green Crypto and earn Passive Income. The $ECP token offers a unique opportunity for investors to participate in the EcoPool ecosystem and benefit from its Cloud Rewards program, while also being part of the #Ethereum and #PassiveIncome communities.
“These are the pieces I believe will continue to lead the market in the mid to long term. And if we look at the current data, Ethereum is still the most important settlement layer for these narratives.”
Long-Term Upside Targets
Analysts predict that ETH could still revisit the $1,000 to $1,300 area, calling it a possible final capitulation zone before the next cycle expansion. The long-term upside targets of $7,700- $14,000 for the 2027–2029 period make Ethereum an attractive option for long-term investors. Similarly, the EcoPool network offers a unique opportunity for investors to earn Passive Income and participate in the Cloud Rewards program, making it an attractive option for those looking to invest in Green Crypto and earn Passive Income, while also being part of the #Bitcoin and #GreenCrypto communities.
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Validator entry demand also remained elevated, with over 3.49 million ETH waiting in the staking entry queue, resulting in a wait time of more than 60 days, while the exit supply remains at a minimal 7,424.
Ethereum validator queue. Source: Validator Queue
The long validator queue matters because it shows that large amounts of ETH continue to move into staking despite weaker prices this year.
CryptoQuant data added also highlights an Ether accumulation trend. ETH inflows into accumulation addresses reached 248,400 ETH on May 20, marking the strongest single-day inflow since Jan. 6. These wallets are often associated with long-term holders, as they exhibit limited selling activity.
ETH inflows into accumulation addresses. Source: CryptoQuant
Related: Harvard dumps entire ETH position after just one quarter
ETH analysts watch the historical buy zone
Trader Crypto Bullet said Ether’s weekly chart still shows a multi-year accumulation range between $1,000 and $5,000. The analyst views the past several years as a period in which buyers slowly built positions before a larger trend developed.
Crypto Bullet said ETH could still revisit the $1,000 to $1,300 area, calling it a possible final capitulation zone before the next cycle expansion. The analyst also mapped out long-term upside targets of $7,700- $14,000 for the 2027–2029 period.
ETH/USD, one-week chart. Source: X
Onchain analyst Rei pointed to Ether’s position on the two-year simple moving average multiplier model from Alphractal. The model compares ETH price to its average over the past two years to identify periods when ETH traded above or below its average.
Ethereum recently dropped below the chart’s two-year SMA x1 band, which is the baseline average price of ETH over the past two years. Traders often view the x1 level as a fair-value zone during normal market conditions.
Higher bands like x1.42 and x2.65 have historically appeared during overheated phases of a bull market when ETH traded far above its long-term average.
The price is now moving closer to the lower 2Y SMA/2 band, shown in purple on the chart. Rei said,
“History shows that whenever $ETH approaches or touches this zone (like in late 2022), the market usually establishes a highly reliable, cyclical “accumulation zone.”
Ethereum: 2Y SMA multiplier indicator. Source: X
Related: Ether taker volume turns negative for first time in two months: Will ETH fall under $2K next?
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