The Cardano price is forecasted to reach $2.89801 by the beginning of October 2021. The expected maximum price is $3.62251, minimum price $2.46331. The Cardano price prediction for the end of the month is $2.89801, after the Alonzo Fork. But what will make it achieve $ 5 and when will it happen? Will Cardano position itself to replace Ethereum and tackle the issue of huge gas fees?

I don't think Cardano will be able to replace any of the competitors, because they are very far behind the competition.
On the hype, the price of the coin has grown well, but you do not need to burden yourself with hopes that the crypto market will continue to grow.
In the next bull cycle, there may be such a price, but now it is very reckless to buy this coin.