Arthur Hayes Forecasts Ether Reaching $10,000 by End of 2026

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum will reach $10,000 by the end of 2026, representing more than a three-fold rally from its current level near $2,700. Speaking at Korea Blockchain Week, Hayes cited Ethereum's security and top Layer-1 market capitalization as drivers for potential upside. The forecast follows a third-quarter recovery in 2026, where Ether surged nearly 70% after declines of 29.26% in the first quarter and 25.28% in the second quarter. Ethereum remains approximately 46% below its $4,946 record high, supported by $892 million in September spot ETF net inflows.