[Tom Lee: This downturn is a crypto 'mini bear,' no regrets buying ETH at high levels] BlockBeats news, February 15, Tom Lee stated in an interview with Rug Radio founder Farokh Sarmad that the current crypto market is experiencing a 'mini winter,' not a prolonged bear market, but it will take time to digest. He advised investors not to wait for a perfect bottom and to start buying in batches at low points now. The pain may last for several months to half a year, but a significant turnaround will be seen by 2026. Additionally, Tom Lee said he does not regret buying ETH early and mentioned that ETH is currently near the bottom (it may briefly dip below $1,800 or $1,890), but historically there have been 8 V-shaped rebounds. In the long term, ETH represents the 'next 15-year story'—the foundation for stablecoins, AI, and the creator economy. Finally, Tom Lee once again predicted that Bitcoin will rise to $200,000–$250,000 by 2026, while Ethereum, based on historical ratios, will reach $12,000–$22,000.