Ethereum hasn’t had the smoothest ride lately. In 2025 alone, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is down over 26%, with its price recently slipping back to around $2,445. On a weekly basis, it’s dropped another 4%, and many traders are watching to see if $2,320 holds as support.

But step back for a second—what if you had invested three years ago, back when fear ruled the market?

Looking Back: June 2022

On June 27, 2022, Ethereum was trading near $1,193. A bold investor putting $10,000 into ETH would’ve picked up roughly 8.38 tokens.

At the time, Ethereum had already collapsed from its all-time highs above $4,800. Many believed the bear market had more pain in store.

Fast Forward to Today

Those same 8.38 ETH are now worth approximately $20,490—a +104.9% return in three years.

Sure, it’s not as explosive as some altcoins (XRP, for example, is up over 400% in the same period), but Ethereum has shown resilience. Plus, institutional confidence is rising: $741M has poured into spot ETH ETFs over just the last two weeks.

So, What Now?

With ETH consolidating near long-term support and major players continuing to accumulate, some view the current dip as a long-term buying opportunity. Others, cautious after the recent rejection above $2,500, prefer to wait for more confirmation.

Regardless of where you stand, Ethereum has proven one thing: Patience pays in crypto.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.