{
  "id": 14064673,
  "title": "Is Ethereum a Good Investment? A Contrarian Case for Holding ETH When Everyone Else Is Selling.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/is-ethereum-a-good-investment-a-contrarian-case-for-holding-eth-when",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/12/is-ethereum-a-good-investment-a-contrarian-case-fo/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethereum's current price hovers near $2,500, but it's still 47% lower than its peak in August 2025. Hearing this coin is a wise investment at a crypto conference could make many eyes roll back in their heads. Indeed, numerous investors have already purchased Ethereum, only to see their returns lag behind those of an index fund for years, including during the past five years.\n\nEven before Ethereum's most recent crash bottomed out in late June, some of the most devoted long-term supporters had already sold their positions, and its standing had become somewhat controversial among crypto enthusiasts. In short, Ethereum's reputation within the crypto community is far from perfect, and there are several factors that contribute to this perception. These very factors, however, present a compelling case for a contrarian investment strategy in Ethereum, which I believe could still lead to substantial wealth accumulation.",
  "summary": "Don't let shortsighted sellers distract you from this coin's real value.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Is Ethereum a Good Investment? A Contrarian Case for Holding ETH When Everyone Else Is Selling.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/is-ethereum-a-good-investment-a-contrarian-case-for-holding-eth-when-14065730",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:20:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}