Ether is currently trading at approximately half of its all-time high price, but the Ethereum network remains more valuable than some of the world's most well-known companies. At the time of writing, Ether (ETH) was trading at around $2,088, down over 57% from its peak of nearly $4,900 in mid-November 2021. Despite this decrease, Ethereum's market capitalization is close to $252 billion, surpassing companies like Toyota and the total market value of platinum. Ethereum is seen as a valuable asset due to its speculative interest, freedom from traditional financial frameworks, and potential for growth in the digital economy.