Tom Lee: This Downturn is a Crypto "Short Bear," Not Regretting Buying ETH at the Top

BlockBeats News, February 15th, Tom Lee stated in an interview with Rug Radio founder Farokh Sarmad that the current crypto market is going through a "mini winter" phase, not a prolonged bear market, but it will take time to digest. He advised investors not to wait for the perfect bottom, but to start buying in batches at low points now. The pain may last for several months to half a year, but 2026 will see a significant turning point.

In addition, Tom Lee mentioned he does not regret buying ETH early, stating that ETH is currently near its bottom (potentially briefly dropping below $1800 or $1890), but there have been 8 instances of V-shaped rebounds in history. Long-term, he sees ETH as the "next 15-year story" — the foundation of stablecoins, AI, and the creator economy.

Finally, Tom Lee once again predicted that Bitcoin will rise to $200,000-250,000 by 2026, while Ethereum will reach $12,000-22,000 following historical ratios.