Standard Chartered Raises Ethereum Forecast to $7,500 in 2025 Amid ETF Buying

Standard Chartered has increased its base-case forecast for Ethereum (ETH) to $7,500 by the end of 2025, citing stronger-than-expected demand from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and heightened on-chain activity. The bank expects Ethereum to continue benefiting from a positive feedback loop between price, on-chain activity, and investor inflows. Ethereum's rally has brought it within striking distance of its November 2021 all-time high of around $4,878.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen a significant surge in its price, driven by substantial inflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and heightened institutional activity. As of July 2, 2025, Ethereum is trading near $4,700, up from $4,696.5 a few days ago, and within striking distance of its November 2021 all-time high of around $4,878.

Standard Chartered has increased its base-case forecast for Ethereum to $7,500 by the end of 2025, citing stronger-than-expected demand from ETFs and heightened on-chain activity. The bank expects Ethereum to continue benefiting from a positive feedback loop between price, on-chain activity, and investor inflows [3].

Over the past six days, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs have drawn over $2.3 billion in inflows, driven by institutional demand. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $500.9 million inflows, pushing the ETH price above $4,900 and triggering Standard Chartered’s $7,500 price upgrade. Whale activity, including a $1.8 billion ETH purchase, and reduced exchange withdrawals signal strong long-term confidence in Ethereum’s value [3].

According to Finbold, advanced AI models predict Ethereum could reach an average price of $5,067 by August 31, 2025, with some models forecasting prices above $5,250. These predictions reflect the bullish momentum and strong buying pressure indicated by technical indicators such as RSI and MACD [2].

Ethereum’s rally has been accelerated by record inflows from ETFs, with $1 billion in net inflows on August 11 alone. Institutional appetite is growing, even as retail traders have been selling into strength. The increasing demand for Ethereum reflects the maturing crypto markets, with institutions prioritizing regulated digital asset exposure through Ethereum’s DeFi and smart contract ecosystems [2].

CoinPedia predicts Ethereum’s price could reach $6,925 in 2025, with a potential high of $15,575 by 2030. These projections are based on factors such as the growing Ethereum network, rising inflows, broader market recovery, and increased adoption [1].

As Ethereum continues to attract significant institutional investment and on-chain activity, the price is expected to maintain its upward trajectory. The positive feedback loop between price, on-chain activity, and investor inflows suggests Ethereum could reach new highs in the coming months.

References:
[1] https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/market-price-prediction-ethereum-2019/
[2] https://finbold.com/machine-learning-algorithm-predicts-ethereum-price-on-august-31-2025/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-etfs-attract-2-3-billion-inflows-days-price-rises-16-2508/