Ethereum has kicked off 2025 with a sluggish start, falling 6.7% in January and diverging from the broader cryptocurrency market’s performance, led by Bitcoin’s upward trend. Starting the year at $3,400, Ethereum dropped to an intraday low of $3,170 by January 27, marking a notable decline. Despite this, historical data suggests that February and March may offer a turnaround for Ethereum investors.

According to CoinGlass data, February has been a particularly favorable month for Ethereum over the years, with the cryptocurrency posting gains for six consecutive years. The most significant surge occurred in February 2024, when Ethereum climbed by 46%, rising from $2,280 to $3,380. Another notable gain happened in February 2017, where the price jumped nearly 48%, from $11 to just under $16.

March has also proven to be historically strong, delivering gains in seven out of the past nine years. These seasonal trends have given Ethereum supporters and analysts a reason to stay optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s potential recovery, even amidst a broader market slump.

Market watchers remain bullish, with analysts like "Wolf" describing Ethereum as an "asymmetrical bet" with unmatched potential. Ethereum educator Anthony Sassano also pointed to recent leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation as a catalyst for renewed energy within the community, highlighting a “hunger to win.”

Ethereum’s current price of $3,183 represents a 4.5% daily decline and remains 35% below its all-time high of $4,878, achieved in November 2021. The lackluster performance has placed Ethereum behind other high-cap crypto assets like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana. However, with February and March just around the corner, traders are eyeing a potential rebound, banking on the cryptocurrency’s historical resilience during these months.