2026-01-08 08:31:54

At a industry event in Dubai, a senior analyst Tom Lee suddenly threw out a number—Ethereum's target price of $60,000.

Honestly, when I first heard this number, I was a bit stunned. Based on ETH's current price, this is equivalent to more than ten times higher. But after he explained the complete chain of reasoning, you'll realize it's not that simple.

His core logic is straightforward: you can't look at Ethereum alone; you must evaluate it together with Bitcoin. In plain terms, BTC and ETH are the dual engines of the Web3 world, both indispensable.

So where does the $60,000 figure come from? Tom Lee provided a key ratio—**ETH/BTC should reach 0.25**. In plain language: when Bitcoin rises to $250,000, Ethereum's corresponding price would be $60,000. This isn't wishful thinking; it's based on his deep reflection on future crypto asset allocation.

This is no longer simple "speculating on coins" thinking. While most people are still watching K-line charts and struggling with daily fluctuations, he's talking about Ethereum's ultimate role in the global financial system—the future payment infrastructure and the core for asset on-chain settlement. Shift your perspective instantly, and you'll feel a completely different market understanding.

The crypto market sometimes looks crazy, full of uncertainty and risk. But if you think carefully, it seems we are truly standing at a turning point of an era. Most people haven't realized it yet, but this force is quietly driving change.

After hearing this analysis, looking at the ETH in your hand, the weight suddenly feels different. This heaviness isn't because of the $60,000 target price itself, but because you suddenly realize: behind it, there's indeed something anchored called "the future."

Here's the question—do you think the ETH/BTC ratio of 0.25 can really be achieved? When will this milestone arrive?

ETH0,26%

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Fren_Not_Food

· 01-10 01:54

$60,000? Come on, BTC is the main character, ETH is just riding along. Tom Lee is starting to make up stories again. Why must this 0.25 ratio be achieved? To put it nicely, it's deep thinking; to be blunt, it's just air hype. I bet five dollars it won't happen. If ETH really were worth $60,000, I would have been financially free long ago. But in reality? Still here watching the K-line. Such target prices are just for listening; don't take them seriously. The market isn't that gentle.

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OfflineNewbie

· 01-09 23:05

This logic sounds impressive at first, but can a 0.25 ratio really hold steady? It still seems to depend on how BTC is doing. Tom Lee says it nicely, but we still need to keep an eye on spot prices and not get brainwashed by concepts. Sixty thousand USD? Let's talk about that when we get there; the market is unpredictable. Honestly, I don't really believe ETH can stay stable at this ratio; the market is too volatile. Wait, does that mean BTC needs to reach 250,000? Then we still have a long way to go, haha. No matter how good it sounds, it doesn't change the fact that we're all gambling; we still need cold wallets to see the real results.

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RektHunter

· 01-09 16:37

Tom Lee is back to making rosy predictions, claiming $60,000 is a bit too much. --- ETH/BTC 0.25... sounds nice, but that will have to wait until the lilies are all withered. --- The dual-engine theory sounds like it's just to justify one's own holdings. I only believe it if I see it. --- BTC 250,000, ETH 60,000, as I always say—let's survive past 2025 first. --- These kinds of analyses happen every year. Last year, someone also said ETH would break $10,000, but what happened? --- Payment infrastructure, asset settlement... just listen. If it really materializes, it will take at least ten years to get started.

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TokenStorm

· 01-08 08:59

Tom Lee's explanation sounds impressive, but I have to say— the ETH/BTC ratio of 0.25 has never actually been reached in history. Just backtest the past candlestick data and you'll see, the highest it’s hovered around 0.15. The premise of 250,000 BTC is already crazy enough. Let me ask everyone: do you really believe in this timeline? I’ve gone all-in, but I also have to admit that the risk factor is stacking up quite high. On-chain data shows that whales have recently become active again, and it feels like we retail investors are about to become the next harvest target... Forget it, since we’re already in the eye of the storm, there’s no escaping anyway. This guy’s mention of the "settlement core" is indeed attractive, but most people haven’t realized it yet. Usually, there’s a 50% chance it’s true value, and a 50% chance it’s just the end of the next FOMO cycle. I agree with the framework of BTC and ETH as dual engines, but that figure of 60,000 has some imagination involved. But that’s where we’re betting, right? If it really hits 0.25, my mining fees might have already run away. But on the other hand, if it actually happens, the early fishers are the real winners. Right now, our entry is somewhat a gamble of luck.

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 01-08 08:59

It's the same Tom Lee story again. This guy just loves to work with these numbers 😂, but a ratio of 0.25... Honestly, it's a bit questionable. For BTC to reach 250,000, it would have to go crazy.

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WealthCoffee

· 01-08 08:37

Hmm... a 0.25 ratio sounds outrageous, but upon further reflection, it does have some logic. To be honest, Tom Lee's ideas don't sound that crazy. The key is whether you believe BTC can really surge to 250,000. I'm actually more curious about what will happen to the entire market by then. Discussing this now might be a bit premature. Just HODL and wait to see the show. I agree that BTC and ETH are truly the twin engines, but 0.25... feels like it still needs time to solidify. The algorithm suggests a tenfold increase, but it doesn't seem that simple. How do we account for policy risks? Feels like this round of analysis is all about "faith," but there are indeed some points.

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MevTears

· 01-08 08:33

0.25 this ratio still sounds a bit uncertain, but BTC reaching 250,000 isn't that crazy after all

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