Ethereum News Today: Standard Chartered Lifts Ethereum Price Targets to $7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028

Standard Chartered has significantly raised its price targets for Ethereum, projecting $7,500 by the end of 2025 and $25,000 by 2028. This marks a notable increase from its previous forecast of $4,000 for the end of 2025. The bank attributes this upward revision to a combination of factors, including corporate reserve accumulation plans and Ethereum’s expanding role in tokenization trials, stablecoin transactions, and Layer-2 scaling solutions. Additionally, the bank highlights improvements in staking liquidity and institutional custody frameworks as key drivers for Ethereum’s long-term resilience and adoption [1].

According to the report, several companies have announced collective Ethereum purchase targets, amounting to approximately $30.4 billion, significantly higher than the current $7.59 billion in holdings. Among these, Bitmine leads with a reserve plan totaling $22 billion, representing roughly 5% of the total Ethereum supply. Other participants include SharpLink Gaming, BTCS, The Ether Machine, Bit Digital, and GameSquare, each setting smaller but meaningful accumulation goals. These developments are seen as reinforcing Ethereum’s institutional credibility and its potential to attract further capital inflows [1].

Standard Chartered’s $25,000 target implies a potential market capitalization of over $3 trillion for Ethereum, based on its current supply. However, the bank cautions that such a level would require substantial capital inflows beyond the current trajectory. The assessment also underlines the importance of realized data in understanding the limitations and risks associated with such an ambitious forecast [1].

At the time of the report, Ethereum was trading at around $4,636, with a 7.95% increase in the previous 24 hours and a weekly gain of approximately 28%. The altcoin has outperformed Bitcoin recently, with a market capitalization of roughly $560 billion and a daily trading volume nearing $64 billion. Analysts have identified $4,800 as a critical resistance level, suggesting that a breakout could signal stronger institutional participation and renewed bullish momentum [1].

The revised price targets from Standard Chartered reflect a broader trend of growing confidence in Ethereum’s technological evolution and its potential to serve as a foundational asset for decentralized finance and tokenized assets. As the network continues to improve its infrastructure and scalability, the bank’s projections highlight the evolving landscape of institutional adoption and macroeconomic factors shaping the cryptocurrency market [1].

Source: [1] Standard Chartered Raises Ethereum Price Ambitions to New Heights (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689c7603667be3725d2671d6/)