Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, has refuted claims circulating online regarding a supposed prediction he made about Ethereum (ETH). The controversy stemmed from a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user ‘cryptogoos’ alleging that Eric Trump believed ETH would surge to $8,000 within 38 days. Trump swiftly responded to the allegation, labeling it "fake news nonsense." He clarified his position, stating, "I would like to see (ETH reach $8,000), but it's not what I said." This statement aims to correct the misrepresentation of his views on Ethereum's potential price movement. While expressing a desire for ETH to reach such a valuation, Eric Trump firmly denied ever making a concrete prediction of that nature. This incident highlights the pervasive issue of misinformation within the cryptocurrency space and the importance of verifying information before sharing or reacting to it. Investors should always conduct their own thorough research before making any investment decisions. ```