Will crypto be mainstream?

Ethereum's path to mainstream use depends on volatility, public mindset, and the inability to reverse blockchain transactions, and it could only become mainstream once it is as secure as modern banking. Ethereum peaked near 5,000 in 2022 before falling nearly 80% in under half a year, and a June 2025 Gallup survey found that 60% of U.S. adults are not interested in buying cryptocurrency. Experts predict volatility would fall if trading volume rises significantly, and credit card companies could refuse crypto until refund mechanisms exist.