Summary
This prediction ended on 08.04.21 with a price of €1,698.8. The prediction closed with a disappointing performance of 12.44%. This prediction was marked as speculative and is excluded from Gilbert's performance statistics.Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain-based cryptocurrency that was created in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin. It is the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, following Bitcoin.
Ethereum's blockchain network has a specific focus on allowing developers to create smart contracts and decentralized applications (Dapps). This makes ETH more than just a digital currency; it is a whole ecosystem used for building and deploying decentralized applications.
One of the most popular applications of Ethereum is in the area of decentralized finance (DeFi). ETH serves as a means of exchange and as collateral for many DeFi products, including lending platforms, prediction markets, and decentralized exchanges.
Other applications of Ethereum include non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are unique digital assets like collectibles, art, and game items. ETH is used to purchase and trade these NFTs on various marketplaces.
In summary, Ethereum is a versatile cryptocurrency that goes beyond just being a digital currency. Its blockchain network allows for the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications, powering a growing DeFi ecosystem and the emergence of an entirely new asset class in the form of NFTs.
Performance without dividends (%)
| Name | 1w | 1m | 1y | 3y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | -2.279% | -2.279% | -40.650% | -10.395% |
| iShares Core DAX® | 0.271% | 2.504% | 3.327% | 50.436% |
| iShares Nasdaq 100 | 1.884% | 3.490% | 35.658% | 88.226% |
| iShares Nikkei 225® | 3.579% | 8.127% | 56.653% | 65.166% |
| iShares S&P 500 | 0.151% | 1.918% | 24.108% | 64.489% |