As of July 7, 2025, Ethereum (ETH), as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has become the focal point of investor interest in the Philippine market. According to real-time exchange rate data, 1 ETH is valued at approximately 146,900 Philippine Pesos (PHP).
This figure not only reflects the exchange relationship between cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies but also reveals the penetration of Ethereum as a decentralized financial infrastructure in emerging global markets. Especially in Southeast Asia, cross-border payments and digital asset investments are driving the continuous growth of such demand.
Ethereum was founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2015 and is an open-source blockchain platform that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It allows developers and users to run programs in a tamper-proof environment without intermediaries, becoming the foundation for DeFi (decentralized finance), NFT (non-fungible tokens) and Web3 The underlying pillar of the application.
In 2025, Ethereum has fully transitioned to a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism from the “Merge” upgrade in 2022, reducing energy consumption by over 99%. This gives it an advantage in the ESG investment trend. Currently, Ethereum holds over $30 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) and has more than 400,000 developers globally, making it the most active innovative ecosystem in the blockchain space.
Its native token ETH is not only a medium for paying on-chain transaction fees (Gas), but also serves as a store of value and staking asset, becoming an alternative choice against inflation and exchange rate fluctuations in emerging markets such as the Philippines.
According to data from the Gate trading platform, the spot price of Ethereum in early July 2025 is approximately 2,598.39 USDT. Based on the real-time exchange rate of Tether to Philippine Peso at 1 USDT = 56.53 PHP, 1 ETH is currently valued at approximately 146,900 PHP.
On the Gate platform, the ETH/USDT trading pair maintains high liquidity, with daily spot trading volume reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, making it one of the main channels for Southeast Asian users to trade Ethereum. The platform also offers ETH staking services, allowing users to earn annualized returns by locking assets (the specific yield fluctuates based on verification nodes and network conditions), providing a source of passive income for long-term holders.
Philippine investors should note: due to market volatility and holiday liquidity effects, ETH price During the U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, the resistance level of $2,650 was tested but failed. The technical short-term support is near $2,475 (approximately 139,900 PHP).
From a short-term technical analysis perspective, Ethereum is currently in a sensitive oscillation range. If it holds the support level of $2,475, it may rise to $2,800 (approximately 158,284 PHP); if it breaks through this resistance, it is expected to challenge the psychological barrier of $3,000. However, influenced by macro events such as the minutes from the U.S. monetary policy meeting and tariff policies (ending July 9), volatility may increase.
The medium to long-term forecast is more optimistic:
The core logic driving the increase includes: the deflationary effect brought by the EIP-1559 burning mechanism, the reduction of user thresholds through Layer 2 scalability, and institutions increasing their holdings through compliant channels such as spot ETFs.
The future of Ethereum goes far beyond price fluctuations. Its technology roadmap is undergoing deep innovations focused on scalability, security, and user experience.
Industry experts emphasized at the EthCC 2025 summit in Paris: Ethereum’s next goal is “internet-level usability” — supporting hundreds of millions of users while maintaining decentralization and security. If this vision is realized, Ethereum will not only reshape the cross-border payment system in the Philippines but may also become the settlement layer for the global digital economy.
The price performance of Ethereum in the Philippine market reflects its maturity as a technological platform and reveals the emerging market’s demand for decentralized financial services. With breakthroughs in technological bottlenecks and the explosion of application scenarios, the current price of 146,900 PHP may just be a point on a long growth curve.
For Filipino investors, understanding the core technology amid market volatility and recognizing ecosystem value through upgrades are key to navigating the Web3 wave with confidence and resilience.