My thoughts are the same as yours on investing in Ethereum. I would prefer to invest in Solana and XRP than use a thousand plus to invest in Ethereum that I don't know how it will increase to, reaching its previous ATH before the end of the bull run.
For Solana and XRP, I can agree that both would see a price increase that would give their investors many profits before the end of this year.
2025 is the year to see BTC and big alts to shine through the fear and manipulation, in my opinion, but I agree with you, this cycle, ETH is not that hyped up and is currently facing the challenges all the market faces, albeit without no much traction around it.
In fact, Ethereum is also expected to experience a high increase or overall other Altcoins, or a moment called the Altcoin season. But unfortunately until March 2025 there are no signs that the Altcoin season will arrive, and it seems that now is still good if we want to increase our investment in this coin.
In my view, it is correct that it is still possible to accumulate more altcoins today, including Ethereum, at the current market rate. While the indications are not yet visible, such scenarios encourage investors to advance their plans for a massive operation. Low prices are favourable to those preparing beforehand, especially if the general rates are still reasonable to a large extent. It is understood that investment strategies should by necessity be congruent with an individual’s rationality and their plans, however, to stick with the basics of the subject, one can charting the shifts in the market, it will be seen that those who are willing to act extraordinarily get better results.