Ethereum: A 57% Rise Last Quarter. Can It Reach $3,000 Again?

Ethereum just posted its strongest quarter among major cryptocurrencies, but a stubborn ceiling keeps blocking its path to a psychologically critical price target. Two specific triggers could either open the door or delay the breakout until 2027.

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Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) saw an impressive 57% gain over the last 90 days, making it the best-performing major cryptocurrency. This surge has many traders wondering: can Ethereum reach $3,000 once more? This price point was last seen in January 2026.

Despite this recent rally, Ethereum is trading around $2,706 as of October 1, about 45% below its all-time high of $4,946 reached in August 2025. To hit $3,000 again, it needs to climb approximately 11%. Unfortunately, those who bought at the peak are still significantly underwater.

Ethereum Outpaced Solana, XRP and Bitcoin Over 90 Days

In the past three months, Ethereum outperformed other top cryptocurrencies—Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) gained 48%, XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) increased by 37%, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rose by 36%. This strong performance suggests traders are favoring Ethereum, which could provide solid support for its push toward $3,000.