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ChatGPT by OpenAI forecasted Ethereum’s price for January 1, 2026
As Ethereum (ETH) is trading just below the $3,000 level, the artificial intelligence model responded to the question of whether the altcoin would surpass this threshold on the first day of the new year.
Today, Ethereum fell by 2.9% on the day, while the asset lost 0.5% over the past week.
The ChatGPT model from OpenAI predicts that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization will begin 2026 trading at around $3,200.
The most likely outcome is considered to be the base scenario, in which Ethereum trades between $3,000 and $3,300 on January 1, 2026. This forecast implies range-bound trading, continued volatility, and steady demand forming near key support levels.
ChatGPT’s analysis also includes a bullish scenario, according to which Ethereum could approach the $4,000 level by the start of 2026. This outcome is linked to sustained inflows from institutional investors, including into spot ETFs, increased activity in layer-two networks and decentralized finance, as well as a decisive breakout above the $3,300–$3,500 resistance zone.
A more favorable macroeconomic environment could further strengthen momentum, allowing prices to approach the $3,800–$4,200 range, although the probability of this scenario is considered low.
The AI model also outlined a bearish scenario, in which Ethereum could retreat to the $2,500 level. This scenario is associated with a global macroeconomic downturn, prolonged risk-off sentiment, continued outflows from crypto investment products, or regulatory and liquidity pressures undermining key technical support levels. In this case, prices could fall to the $2,200–$2,700 range by early 2026.
Taking these factors into account, ChatGPT’s averaged forecast suggests that Ethereum’s price will be approximately $3,200 on January 1, 2026, with a possible deviation of $500 in either direction.
See also: "Bitcoin price today: falls to $87,000 amid ETF outflows"
