- One of the largest Ethereum declines of 23.63% that has mirrored the 2018 bear market downturn that led to lasting declines occurred in February 2025.
- Throughout history, good returns in February also coincided with good years, and large drops typically mark the start of long bear years.
- Analysts observe that March will mark the turning point and a further dip might consolidate a bear cycle of a deeper nature for Ethereum.
One of the weakest Ethereum performances in the month of February has been this month with the price having already dropped 23% historically. 2018 has been the only similar red month for ETH.
If ETH drops below $2,400, it will be a record-breaking worst-ever fall in the month of February. Macroeconomic factors including the recently announced tariffs by the Donald Trump administration are placing additional strains on an already shaky market.
Ethereum’s Market Struggles in February 2025
Spot On Chain noted that Ethereum has traditionally performed well in the month of February with the sole major disappointment in 2018. The current dip has investors uneasy.
At the time of writing, ETH was priced at $2,489.25, the asset has lost 8.93% of its value in the last 24 hours and 7.08% of it in the last 7 days. The sudden dip has ignited fear that Ethereum will not be able to recover and may also experience further drops in the weeks that lie ahead.
Today’s dip in February resembles the 24% dip of 2018 during the bear cycle. The latter half of the year also had further drops that concluded with a shocking dip in November. Depending on the patterns that unfold subsequently, ETH may be entering a long bear cycle.
2025 vs. Earlier Market Trends
Looking at previous years’ data, the month of February has historically been a pivotal month in the market. Bull years including 2017, 2020, and 2024 had powerful rebounds, while bear years including 2018 and 2016 had prolonged declines. The current fall in February fits with previous bear years’ patterns.
Analysts say that March will be a critical month. Ethereum followed the downward line in March 2018 with a 53.79% dip. Ethereum may be heading the same direction if it does the same this time. However, an 8.78% increase in February 2022 followed a dip subsequently.
Investor Sentiment and Market Outlook
Strong February typically signifies strength in the market, but 2025 has been weakening instead. The investors are nervous because downward movements in the years gone by during the month of February typically dictate the tone of long bear cycles. Ethereum may be confirming a larger bear cycle if it has a red March month.
Cryptocurrency remains volatile with macro forces bringing further volatility. Ethereum will be closely followed during the weeks that ensue in an attempt to determine if the downward move will be temporary or a part of a larger fall.
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