Ethereum Contract Deployments Hit 8.7M in Q4 2025 as Charts Flag $3,143 Wave Target
In Q4 2025, Ethereum smart contract deployments climbed to 8.7 million, setting a new quarterly record for on-chain activity. At the same time, one analyst's short-term Elliott Wave view highlighted $3,143 as an initial price objective after ETH reclaimed the $3,000 area. The combination of rising development metrics and a defined technical target underscored both network usage and a key resistance zone into year end.