3 Reasons I’m Accumulating Ethereum Before January 2026

Ethereum has this funny habit of looking “boring” right before it reminds everyone why it’s still the center of gravity in crypto. Right now, $ETH is still well below its previous all-time highs, yet the foundation under it is getting stronger, not weaker. I’m looking at the next few weeks into January 2026 as a window where positioning matters more than prediction, because a few real catalysts are lining up at the same time.

Ethereum is still trading around 35% below its all-time high, but the setup going into 2026 is getting hard to ignore.

Three reasons I’m paying attention:

1. A major network upgrade just rolled out, improving Ethereum’s scaling foundation and setting the stage for smoother growth across the ecosystem

2. Staking is gaining more clarity, reducing uncertainty and making ETH easier to hold with long-term conviction rather than just trade

3. ETH exposure is expanding through ETFs and other investment products, slowly turning it into a real portfolio asset

Price may still chop, but this feels more like a positioning phase than a hype phase heading into 2026.

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