Analysts urge to take profit on Ethereum as it surpasses Goldman Sachs and the People's Bank of China

Ethereum (ETH) has just recorded a remarkable leap in price and global financial position, marking an important milestone in its journey from a decentralized technology platform to a key financial asset.

According to data from Bitcoin Magazine, the market capitalization of ETH reached a peak of 461.49 billion USD in 2025 before slightly adjusting down to 451.55 billion USD.

ETH Price Chart | Source: Bitcoin MagazineWith a price reaching 3,810 USD on July 20, Ethereum currently has a market capitalization exceeding many financial “giants” like Goldman Sachs (217.3 billion USD) and the People's Bank of China (237.9 billion USD).

This breakthrough not only reflects the growing confidence from the market but also shows that Ethereum is gradually being recognized as a macro hedge asset and a platform for financial innovation. The role of ETH in the fields of tokenization, stablecoins, and on-chain finance continues to reinforce its monetary value in the digital age.

However, alongside the wave of optimism, many experts are also issuing cautionary warnings. Ran Neuner, the host of Crypto Banter, believes that the market is approaching the peak of a 4-year cycle, and this is the time for investors to start building profit-taking strategies.

"Don't get swept up in the green candle frenzy. Take some profits and prepare for the correction phase," he emphasized.

In agreement, Benjamin Cowen – founder of Into the Cryptoverse – noted that many altcoins are underperforming compared to ETH, which often happens in the later stages of a cycle when money flows into larger assets. He likened this situation to the previous dominance of BTC, now repeating with ETH.

Trader Daan Crypto Trades supplemented with statistics: 80% of altcoins in the top 100 have outperformed Bitcoin in the past month, but this rate drops to 41% when considering the last 3 months. According to him, profit rotation and risk management will be the optimal strategy in the current phase.

Although Ethereum is asserting its solid position in the global finance world, experienced experts still advise investors to remain vigilant. In the world of cryptocurrency, every peak is part of a cycle – and no cycle lasts forever.

Mr. Giáo