<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Ethereum's price has been under intense bearish pressure amid a bear market for altcoins.Analysts predict a further crash with the price expected to fall below $2,000.Short-term outlook by crypto analyst Maddox Metrics indicates a continued decline below major support levels.Market decline attributed partly to rising war tensions in the Middle East.Investors advised to adopt a patient strategy amidst market volatility.Long-term outlook for Ethereum price remains bullish despite short-term bearish trend.Current decline seen as a Wave 2 retracement, with a bullish Wave 3 expected to follow.Possibility of Ethereum price reaching new all-time high under $5,000 in the future.Projected timeline suggests reaching $7,000 by 2025-2026.