Ethereum News Today: Standard Chartered Lifts Ethereum 2025 Price Target to $7,500 on Institutional Demand and Stablecoin Growth

Standard Chartered has significantly revised its price forecast for Ethereum, raising its year-end 2025 target from $4,000 to $7,500—an 87.5% increase from the earlier projection [1]. The bank attributes this upward revision to a combination of growing institutional demand, the expansion of Ethereum’s stablecoin ecosystem, and the maturation of the broader crypto investment environment. At the current price of around $4,721, the new target implies a potential 59% appreciation by the end of 2025 [1].

According to the bank, institutional participation in Ethereum has surged, particularly through the rise of Ether treasury companies that strategically accumulate ETH as part of long-term asset allocations [1]. These entities have collectively secured 2.95% of Ethereum’s total supply, a figure that nearly doubles the accumulation rate seen among Bitcoin-focused firms during the 2024 U.S. election cycle [1]. Leading firms such as Bitmine, SharpLink, and Ether Machine have collectively acquired over 2.19 million ETH, with combined values exceeding $9.85 billion [1].

This accumulation is further supported by the performance of U.S.-listed Ethereum spot ETFs, which have attracted substantial inflows. On August 11, these ETFs recorded a record daily inflow of $1.02 billion, reinforcing Standard Chartered’s view that Ethereum is experiencing structural absorption of its circulating supply [1]. The bank estimates that ETFs and treasury companies have removed approximately 3.8% of Ethereum’s total supply from circulation since early June, contributing to tighter market conditions [1].

The rapid expansion of the stablecoin market is also cited as a major long-term catalyst. Standard Chartered forecasts the sector’s total value to reach $2 trillion by 2028, with Ethereum maintaining more than 50% of the market share [1]. Currently, stablecoins account for around 40% of Ethereum’s transaction fees, providing a recurring revenue stream that could underpin higher valuations [1]. Regulatory developments, such as the U.S.-passed GENIUS Act in July, are expected to create a clearer framework for stablecoin operations, thereby encouraging further institutional adoption [1].

Beyond the 2025 target, Standard Chartered envisions a gradual escalation in Ethereum’s price, projecting $12,000 by 2026, $18,000 by 2027, and a final target of $25,000 by 2028 [1]. The bank also anticipates Ethereum will maintain an average value equivalent to 0.0445 BTC over the next four years, aligning its valuation with Bitcoin’s broader price movements [1].

While Standard Chartered’s forecast is optimistic, it is not the only bullish outlook in the market. Analyst Tom Lee of Fundstrat has previously highlighted the convergence of stablecoin growth and Wall Street interest in Ethereum as a defining investment opportunity of the coming decade [1]. Additionally, commentator Mr. Xoom has suggested Ethereum could reach $10,000 by the end of 2025, while Lee predicts a $15,000 target for the same period [1].

Standard Chartered’s updated projection reflects a deeper conviction in Ethereum’s long-term value proposition, grounded in the strengthening of institutional participation, accelerated supply absorption, and the growing role of stablecoins in the network’s economy [1]. While the targets are ambitious, the bank’s analysis points to a favorable combination of regulatory progress, structural demand, and technological adoption that could drive Ethereum into a new phase of growth.

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[1] Standard Chartered Targets $25,000 Ethereum (ETH) Price. Here’s the Timeline (https://timestabloid.com/standard-chartered-targets-25000-ethereum-eth-price-heres-the-timeline/)