Ethereum had an extremely successful period in the past few months. ETH was selling for only $1,472 this April, followed by a price explosion to over $4,830 in August 2025. However, while it has lost some momentum, the latest Ethereum price forecasts still point to potentially higher prices in Q4 2025, though outcomes remain uncertain.
Short-term prices are likely to remain volatile. Some longer-term forecasts suggest Ethereum could revisit or exceed prior highs in late 2025 or early 2026, but such projections are speculative and depend on market conditions. Separately, this article summarizes project-reported claims from Pepenode, which positions itself as a smart-contract-based alternative in the broader crypto ecosystem.
Ethereum Price Prediction – Turbulent Short-Term Prices With New ATHs Likely In the Mid-Term
Ethereum had a rough week last week, losing nearly 10% last Tuesday. It has since moved higher, breaking above the $4,260 level in recent trading. According to CoinMarketCap data at the time of writing, ETH was trading near $4,300, up over 3% in the past 24 hours.
In the near term, prices may continue to rise if demand remains strong, or retrace if traders take profits. Some analyses suggest a consolidation phase that could keep prices below roughly $4,450 in the coming weeks, but this is not assured.
Another move higher could follow if ETH sustainably reclaims levels around $4,700, although that would depend on broader market factors. Some commentary links this to ETF flows and network activity. For additional context, see this market commentary on Ethereum price expectations. The remainder of this article summarizes project materials from Pepenode, which is being marketed as a game-based token project.
Pepenode – World’s First Mine-to-Earn Gamified Meme Coin
Pepenode is a meme-coin-branded project that, according to its own descriptions, is building a Mine-to-Earn reward mechanic around a blockchain game in which players create, customize, and manage a virtual mining operation. Project materials state that participants may need to acquire in-game items described as “meme nodes” to set up gameplay.
The project describes node choices and upgrades as affecting in-game output and the generation of its native $PEPENODE token. As with many early-stage token projects, the design, economics, and any distribution mechanics may change over time.
Any token-based rewards described by the project are promotional claims and should not be treated as guaranteed results. Readers should also consider liquidity, smart-contract risk, and market risk when evaluating early-stage crypto assets.
Smart Contract Audit Passed With 100% Score
Smart contract audits can help identify certain types of issues, but they do not eliminate risk. Pepenode states it completed an audit performed by Coinsult. Readers should review any audit scope and limitations directly in the report.
The project also reports fundraising activity during its token-sale period, though independently verifying such figures may not be possible without additional disclosures.
$PEPENODE Token Sale Update and Staking Terms (Project-Reported)
According to Pepenode’s promotional materials, its token sale had been running for roughly six weeks and had raised over $1.5 million. Such figures are project-reported and may change.
The project also advertises staking incentives with a high quoted annual percentage yield (APY), including figures above 800% in some materials. APY figures in crypto can change rapidly, depend on token emissions and participation rates, and do not represent guaranteed returns.
Risk notes and context
While Ethereum remains one of the largest smart-contract platforms, comparing it to early-stage token projects involves substantially different risk profiles, liquidity conditions, and levels of adoption. Any claims that one asset will “outperform” another are inherently uncertain.
Website (project website, for reference): https://pepenode.io/
Telegram: https://t.me/pepe_node
This article contains information about a cryptocurrency token sale and project-reported staking incentives. This outlet is not affiliated with the project mentioned. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
