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Ethereum (ETH) is poised for a potential turnaround in November after a challenging October, which saw the cryptocurrency lose nearly 5% of its value and struggle to maintain the psychological $4,000 level. Historical data suggests November could be a pivotal month, with past “green” Novembers often delivering double-digit gains, potentially setting the stage for a strong close to the fourth quarter of 2025.
November’s Historical Performance
Analysis of Ethereum’s historical price data indicates a balanced record for November, with an equal number of years ending in gains and losses over the past decade. However, the years with positive returns typically saw significant double-digit increases, outweighing the losses from “red” Novembers.
This trend has resulted in an average November return of 6.93% and a positive median return of 1.42%. While no clear trend definitively points to either a bullish or bearish outcome, a positive November could see Ethereum break past the $4,000 resistance with substantial momentum.
Fourth Quarter Potential
Despite mixed historical performance for the final quarter of the year, a notable pattern emerges when Q2 and Q3 have both closed in the green. For 2025, Ethereum recorded an average positive return of 36.5% in Q2 and a robust 66.7% return in Q3, marking its highest quarterly gain so far.
Historically, only one year (2016) has seen Q4 close in the red after both Q2 and Q3 ended positively. This trend held true in 2017, 2020, and 2021. The current year, 2025, marks the first time in four years that Ethereum has concluded both Q2 and Q3 with gains.
Outlook for Year-End
If these historical patterns hold, Ethereum could experience an average increase of 50% or even double its value, similar to its performance in 2017 and 2020, before the year concludes. While October has seen a 4.83% decline, the remaining two months of the year offer ample opportunity for a significant price recovery and a strong finish to 2025.
