Tom Lee Sees Ether Entering a 'Supercycle' as Critics Push Back
On Nov. 16 Tom Lee — executive chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies and head of research at Fundstrat — wrote on X that he believes Ether is beginning the same kind of “supercycle” that helped Bitcoin rise about 100x after his 2017 recommendation. Lee’s public backing reinforces positive sentiment around ETH and could influence allocation into ether-focused funds and staking products at a time when retail and institutional interest is rising.
Not everyone agrees. Critics say the Bitcoin comparison ignores differences in tokenomics, staking dynamics, and evolving regulatory scrutiny around smart-contract platforms and DeFi. While Lee’s view may boost confidence among bulls, investors should weigh macro risks and structural uncertainties; if Ether does enter sustained outperformance, it would reshape capital flows, but shorter-term volatility remains likely.