Ethereum down 33% since Eric Trump suggested it was a 'great time' to buy
Ethereum (ETH) is down around 33% since Eric Trump brazenly predicted, “it’s a great time to add $ETH.” Trump made the claim (which originally also said “thank me later”) on February 3 via his X account. At that point, ETH’s price stood at around $2,877.32. However, fast forward five weeks, and it has dipped to $1,908.57 at the time of writing — a slide of just over 33%. The dip marks the currency’s worst February — a month when it traditionally sees stellar performance — since 2018, when it fell by just under 54% . In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH. — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) February 3, 2025 The Trump name is seemingly becoming something of a jinx where crypto’s concerned. Before taking office, Eric’s father, President Donald Trump, promised booming crypto markets, has since confirmed the establishment of a Strategic Crypto Reserve and “Digital Asset Stockpile,” and has dec...