Eric Trump’s bold Ethereum call is paying off, with ETH up 30% since his post in February, defying early skeptics and market volatility.
Eric Trump Celebrates Ethereum Gains After Five Months
Eric Trump returned to social media platform X on Monday with a triumphant message as Ethereum (ETH) surged past $3,800 during a strong month-long rally. The son of former U.S. President Donald Trump reminded followers of his February 4 post supporting Ethereum, writing, “How am I doing now @TedPillows?” in response to a previous jab from OKX partner Ted Pillows.
Trump added, “Up 35% in 5 months, Pal. Embrace volatility,” and encouraged others to buy market dips, reinforcing his confidence in crypto investing despite past drawdowns.
Ethereum Buyers Following Trump’s Advice Are in Profit
According to CoinGecko data, ETH was priced around $2,877 on February 4, the day Trump posted his endorsement. Today, Ethereum trades near $3,732, representing an unrealized gain of roughly 30% for those who followed his lead.
Despite this, early investors also experienced a sharp temporary loss. Ethereum dropped nearly 49% over the following month before recovering. Still, ETH remains up 12% year-to-date, showing resilience amid market swings.
Analyst Predicts $8K ETH by 2026
Adding to the bullish sentiment, crypto market analyst Gert van Lagen highlighted a structural similarity between Ethereum’s current price pattern and the 1980 Dow Jones Industrial Average. Based on this analysis, van Lagen predicts that Ethereum could reach $8,000 by early 2026, as it enters the final leg of a long-term bullish cycle.
Trump Family Deepens Crypto Involvement
The Trump family has increasingly embraced digital assets. Donald Trump’s personal wealth has reportedly risen by over $620 million thanks to crypto-related ventures.
On Monday, Trump Media and Technology Group—which owns Truth Social—announced it now holds $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities. The company raised $2.5 billion as part of its crypto strategy and may expand its Bitcoin investments further.
Meanwhile, Eric Trump and his brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Barron Trump, are co-founders of American Bitcoin, a firm that raised $220 million from institutional backers to build a Bitcoin treasury and invest in mining equipment. All three brothers are also co-founders of World Liberty Financial, with Donald Trump Sr. listed as co-founder emeritus.
Ethereum and the Trump Effect
Eric Trump’s public support for Ethereum and the family’s growing influence in Bitcoin and blockchain ventures is helping bridge the gap between mainstream politics and cryptocurrency investing. With Ethereum up 30% since his post and bullish forecasts on the horizon, Trump’s timing may prove more than just luck—it could mark a turning point in broader crypto adoption.
