Tom Lee has projected that Ethereum could reach a price range of $10,000 to $15,000 by the end of 2025. This forecast is attributed to increasing institutional adoption, growth in Layer 2 transactions, and the impact of new U.S. tokenization regulations. Currently, BitMine holds 2.15 million ETH, with a market capitalization of $9.45 billion as of September 2025. Layer 2 solutions are processing up to 14 million transactions daily, with a total value locked of $39 billion across platforms like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base. The GENIUS Act, enacted in July 2025, introduced rules for tokenized assets, focusing on reserve transparency and compliance, which are expected to bolster Ethereum's institutional use.