{"id":576104,"date":"2024-02-21T07:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T07:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=576104"},"modified":"2024-02-21T07:26:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T07:26:53","slug":"ethereum-price-3000-detached-from-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/ethereum\/ethereum-price-3000-detached-from-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Price Tops $3,000, But &#8216;Is Completely Detached From Reality&#8217;: Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum (ETH) price has crossed the $3,000 threshold for the first time since April 2022 yesterday. However, amidst the celebratory fireworks in the crypto community, Fred Krueger, a renowned Bitcoin ETF expert, has voiced a starkly contrasting opinion. Krueger, a Wall Street veteran and prop trader, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his skepticism about the current valuation of ETH, stating, &#8220;ETH is completely detached from reality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Why Ethereum Is &#8220;Completely Detached From Reality&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Krueger&#8217;s comments come at a time when the crypto market is witnessing a resurgence in investor interest, with Ethereum at the forefront due to its recent price rally. Despite this, Krueger points out a concerning trend in the usage of the Ethereum blockchain.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ETH is completely detached from reality. A deep dive.<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>ETH is at $3,000. Surely this must mean that a ton of people are using ETH, and that this number is only going up, right?<\/p>\n<p>Nope.<\/p>\n<p>Eth, the chain has dropped from 120K\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/141GwtB0yz\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/141GwtB0yz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dotkrueger\/status\/15428599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ETH is at $3,000. Surely this must mean that a ton of people are using ETH, right? Nope. Eth, the chain has dropped from 120K active daily users in 2021, to just 66K over the last year. The top app, <a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/defi\/defillama-releases-special-uniswap-v3-router-for-optimism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Uniswap V3<\/a> is only getting 16K DAUs. I remember, back in 2020 this number was 60K or more,&#8221; he noted, emphasizing a decline in the platform&#8217;s direct utility and engagement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-reading-shortcode\">Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/ethereum\/ethereum-berstein-eth-price-10000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Ethereum Receives Nod Of Approval From Berstein: ETH Price Will Reach $10,000<\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Bitcoin ETF expert further criticized the valuation of Ethereum, drawing parallels to <a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/shiba-inu\/what-is-shiba-inu-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">meme coins like Shiba Inu<\/a> due to its inflated market cap, which stands at $361 billion despite the fall in active users. &#8220;It really has become a type of meme coin, similar to Shiba Inu,&#8221; Krueger remarked, pointing to the stark contrast between Ethereum&#8217;s high market cap and its diminishing direct use.<\/p>\n<p>Krueger argues that Ethereum is not only overvalued but also faces stiff competition from other blockchains that outperform it in terms of transaction costs and speed. \u201cIt&#8217;s not particularly cheap ($1.50 per transaction), or fast. If you are just interested in reward points for games, or casino-style DeFi apps &#8212; Solana, Avalanche, Near etc.. all crush it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Krueger also expressed skepticism about the future regulatory landscape for Ethereum, particularly concerning the potential for an <a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/ethereum\/ethereum-etfs-approval-date-set-for-may-23-forecasts-suggest-eth-could-reach-4000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF)<\/a>. &#8220;Finally, I don&#8217;t think Gensler is going to allow an ETH ETF&#8230; I just don&#8217;t think Gary wants to make his second ETF a massive pre-mine. Sets a very bad precedent,&#8221; he stated, reflecting on the challenges Ethereum faces in gaining mainstream financial acceptance.<\/p>\n<h2>The Crypto Community Reacts<\/h2>\n<p>In response to Krueger&#8217;s critical take, the crypto community on X provided mixed reactions. One user challenged Krueger&#8217;s analysis by pointing to Ethereum&#8217;s rollup-centric roadmap and the misleading nature of using mainnet daily active users (DAU) as a metric for the platform&#8217;s health. Krueger, however, remained unconvinced, stating, \u201cEven L2s like Arbitrum have been in decline for the last 12 months. This is not the case that all is well in ETH-land.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-reading-shortcode\">Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/ethereum-news\/ethereum-eth-price-reaches-3000-after-two-years-more-excitement-to-come\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Ethereum (ETH) Price Reaches $3,000 After Two Years, More Excitement To Come?<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Another user attempted to highlight the cyclical nature of DeFi and the broader crypto market, suggesting that the current downturn is a temporary phase of risk aversion. Yet, Krueger dismissed these arguments, reiterating his lack of interest in speculative DeFi activities and emphasizing his belief in Bitcoin as the true revolutionary cryptocurrency. \u201cI am not interested in degen ape games. Have fun,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Krueger&#8217;s critique extends beyond Ethereum to the broader landscape of cryptocurrencies, questioning the long-term viability and value proposition of altcoins, including Layer 1 solutions other than Bitcoin. He argues that these platforms are unlikely to become significant value generators in the long term, likening their control mechanisms to<a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin\/bitcoin-becomes-less-volatile-than-emerging-fiat-currencies-moon-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \"> fiat currencies<\/a> but with central figures like Vitalik Buterin in place of traditional central bankers.<\/p>\n<p>Krueger&#8217;s overall stance on Ethereum and the broader crypto market is clear. &#8220;My position on ETH. At the end of the day, Bitcoin is the revolution&#8230; Every other cryptocurrency is fighting for some other much smaller use case,&#8221; he explained, underscoring his belief in Bitcoin&#8217;s unique value proposition as a decentralized, finite currency system.<\/p>\n<p>At press time, the ETH price surpassed the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level (at $2,922), trading at $2,935. A weekly close above this threshold could confirm another leg up for the ETH price.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_576105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-576105\" style=\"width: 3628px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-576105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?resize=3628%2C1673\" alt=\"Ethereum price\" width=\"3628\" height=\"1673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=3628 3628w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=460 460w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=860 860w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=1140 1140w, https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ETHUSD_2024-02-21_08-17-47.png?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-576105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ETH price breaks above the 0.5 Fib, 1-day chart | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/2vFyLTRc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ETHUSD on TradingView.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"disclaimer-shortcode\">Featured image created with DALL\u00b7E, chart from TradingView.com<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum (ETH) price has crossed the $3,000 threshold for the first time since April 2022 yesterday. However, amidst the celebratory fireworks in the crypto community, Fred Krueger, a renowned Bitcoin ETF expert, has voiced a starkly contrasting opinion. Krueger, a Wall Street veteran and prop trader, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his skepticism about the current valuation of ETH, stating, &#8220;ETH is completely detached from reality.&#8221; Why Ethereum Is &#8220;Completely Detached From Reality&#8221; Krueger&#8217;s comments come at a time when the crypto market is witnessing a resurgence in investor interest, with Ethereum at the forefront due to its recent price rally. Despite this, Krueger points out a concerning trend in the usage of the Ethereum blockchain. ETH is completely detached from reality. A deep dive.&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; ETH is at $3,000. Surely this must mean that a ton of people are using ETH, and that this number is only going up, right? Nope. Eth, the chain has dropped from 120K\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/141GwtB0yz &mdash; Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger) February 21, 2024 &#8220;ETH is at $3,000. Surely this must mean that a ton of people are using ETH, right? Nope. Eth, the chain has dropped from 120K active daily users in 2021, to just 66K over the last year. The top app, Uniswap V3 is only getting 16K DAUs. I remember, back in 2020 this number was 60K or more,&#8221; he noted, emphasizing a decline in the platform&#8217;s direct utility and engagement. Related Reading: Ethereum Receives Nod Of Approval From Berstein: ETH Price Will Reach $10,000 The Bitcoin ETF expert further criticized the valuation of Ethereum, drawing parallels to meme coins like Shiba Inu due to its inflated market cap, which stands at $361 billion despite the fall in active users. &#8220;It really has become a type of meme coin, similar to Shiba Inu,&#8221; Krueger remarked, pointing to the stark contrast between Ethereum&#8217;s high market cap and its diminishing direct use. Krueger argues that Ethereum is not only overvalued but also faces stiff competition from other blockchains that outperform it in terms of transaction costs and speed. \u201cIt&#8217;s not particularly cheap ($1.50 per transaction), or fast. If you are just interested in reward points for games, or casino-style DeFi apps &#8212; Solana, Avalanche, Near etc.. all crush it.\u201d Krueger also expressed skepticism about the future regulatory landscape for Ethereum, particularly concerning the potential for an ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF). &#8220;Finally, I don&#8217;t think Gensler is going to allow an ETH ETF&#8230; I just don&#8217;t think Gary wants to make his second ETF a massive pre-mine. Sets a very bad precedent,&#8221; he stated, reflecting on the challenges Ethereum faces in gaining mainstream financial acceptance. The Crypto Community Reacts In response to Krueger&#8217;s critical take, the crypto community on X provided mixed reactions. One user challenged Krueger&#8217;s analysis by pointing to Ethereum&#8217;s rollup-centric roadmap and the misleading nature of using mainnet daily active users (DAU) as a metric for the platform&#8217;s health. Krueger, however, remained unconvinced, stating, \u201cEven L2s like Arbitrum have been in decline for the last 12 months. This is not the case that all is well in ETH-land.&#8221; Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Price Reaches $3,000 After Two Years, More Excitement To Come? Another user attempted to highlight the cyclical nature of DeFi and the broader crypto market, suggesting that the current downturn is a temporary phase of risk aversion. Yet, Krueger dismissed these arguments, reiterating his lack of interest in speculative DeFi activities and emphasizing his belief in Bitcoin as the true revolutionary cryptocurrency. \u201cI am not interested in degen ape games. Have fun,\u201d he stated. Krueger&#8217;s critique extends beyond Ethereum to the broader landscape of cryptocurrencies, questioning the long-term viability and value proposition of altcoins, including Layer 1 solutions other than Bitcoin. He argues that these platforms are unlikely to become significant value generators in the long term, likening their control mechanisms to fiat currencies but with central figures like Vitalik Buterin in place of traditional central bankers. Krueger&#8217;s overall stance on Ethereum and the broader crypto market is clear. &#8220;My position on ETH. At the end of the day, Bitcoin is the revolution&#8230; Every other cryptocurrency is fighting for some other much smaller use case,&#8221; he explained, underscoring his belief in Bitcoin&#8217;s unique value proposition as a decentralized, finite currency system. At press time, the ETH price surpassed the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level (at $2,922), trading at $2,935. A weekly close above this threshold could confirm another leg up for the ETH price. Featured image created with DALL\u00b7E, chart from TradingView.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":571,"featured_media":576106,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13625],"tags":[16163,11616,1946,7931,6931,8686,91699],"class_list":["post-576104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ethereum","tag-eth-price","tag-ether-price","tag-ethereum","tag-ethereum-news","tag-ethereum-price","tag-ethusd","tag-fred-krueger"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Ethereum Tops $3000, But &#039;Is Detached From Reality&#039;: Expert<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Ethereum price has crossed the $3000 mark yesterday. 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