Ethereum’s performance over the past 18 months has lagged behind alternative layer-1 coins like Bitcoin and Solana. While ETH is up 88%, SOL is up 1,040% and SUI is up 448%. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that Ethereum is sandwiched between Bitcoin and Solana in 2024. However, Donald Trump’s election as US president and the expectation of a crypto-friendly administration could be a turning point in Ethereum’s performance. Experts predict that factors such as positive regulatory developments and ETF staking could create an upward trend for ETH as we enter 2025. Share your views in the comments.