Fundstrat founder Tom Lee expressed optimism about Ethereum's future during a CNBC interview on March 2, 2026. Lee likened Ethereum to the U.S. economy, suggesting that as long as ecosystem activity continues, its price will eventually follow suit. He noted that the current low prices are insignificant in the long term, given Ethereum's strong fundamentals and the fact that major tokenization funds are built on it. Lee also agreed with the prediction that the crypto and tech stock markets are nearing the end of their bottoming phase, anticipating a rebound in April.