Ethereum News Today: Standard Chartered Boosts Ethereum 2025 Target to $7,500 on Stablecoin Growth and ETF Inflows

Standard Chartered Bank has significantly upgraded its price forecasts for Ethereum, signaling a strong shift in sentiment toward the asset. On August 13, the bank raised its 2025 price target for ETH to $7,500 from $4,000, and extended its bullish outlook to 2028, projecting the cryptocurrency could reach $25,000. This represents a nearly 60% premium over Ethereum’s recent multi-year high of $4,700. The revised forecasts were led by Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, who emphasized growing institutional interest, regulatory clarity, and Ethereum’s role as a foundational infrastructure for decentralized applications and stablecoins as key drivers [1].

The bank’s analysis links Ethereum’s long-term potential to the anticipated 8x growth in the stablecoin sector by the end of 2028. Most stablecoins are issued and traded on Ethereum, and as the sector expands, so too is the demand for ether to pay for transaction fees. Kendrick noted that this trend could generate sustained value for ETH holders, especially as the broader market moves toward more structured and institutional adoption of crypto assets [1].

Ethereum’s recent performance has also been bolstered by strong inflows into ETH-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over $1 billion flowed into these products in the most recent week, marking the largest inflow since their launch in the United States. This trend aligns with broader macroeconomic shifts, including the U.S. approval of the Genius Act, which has catalyzed growth in stablecoin usage and Ethereum network activity [1].

Beyond Standard Chartered’s projections, other market analysts have also voiced bullish views. Tom Lee of Fundstrat has predicted a target of $16,000 for ether, while Bitwise’s CIO, Matt Hougan, has highlighted an impending “demand shock” driven by institutional purchases through ETFs and corporate treasuries. Hougan argues that such demand could outstrip Ethereum’s supply by a ratio of 7:1, further reinforcing the asset’s scarcity and value [1].

The bank’s long-term thesis also hinges on Ethereum’s ability to scale and handle high-value transactions, particularly those intersecting with traditional finance. Standard Chartered anticipates that Ethereum’s treasury holdings could eventually account for 10% of the total supply, reinforcing the asset’s scarcity profile and institutional appeal. These factors, combined with Ethereum’s entrenched role in decentralized finance and its utility as a staking asset, position it as a cornerstone of the evolving digital economy [1].

While the forecasts represent a significant upward shift, they are based on optimistic adoption scenarios and regulatory developments. Short-term volatility remains, but the long-term structural tailwinds—driven by stablecoin growth, ETF inflows, and DeFi adoption—make Ethereum one of the most compelling assets in the crypto market [1].

Source: [1] Standard Chartered Raises Ethereum Price Prediction to $7,500 (https://news.bitcoin.com/eth-could-surge-to-25k-with-8x-stablecoin-growth-standard-chartered-says/)

[2] Ethereum Overtakes Netflix Valuation as ETH Price Approaches $4,890 All-Time High (https://cryptorank.io/ru/news/feed/b4e97-standard-chartered-raises-ethereum-price-prediction-to-7500)