Ethereum News Today: Standard Chartered raises Ethereum 2025 target to $7,500 on institutional demand and ETF inflows

Standard Chartered has significantly revised its outlook for Ethereum, raising its 2025 year-end price target to $7,500 from a previous $4,000 and projecting a 2028 high of $25,000 [1]. This upward revision reflects a more optimistic assessment of Ethereum’s fundamentals, driven by strong institutional demand, increased adoption of Ethereum-based products, and favorable regulatory developments. According to Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, the improved market environment—characterized by aggressive buying from corporate treasuries and the approval of U.S. spot ETH exchange-traded funds—has positioned Ethereum for substantial price appreciation [2].

Standard Chartered highlighted that Ethereum treasury firms and spot ETH ETFs have collectively acquired around 3.8% of the circulating supply since early June, a pace significantly outpacing that of Bitcoin from similar institutional buyers [3]. The bank noted that corporate entities, including firms such as BitMine Immersion Technology, have announced substantial plans to accumulate Ethereum, with one firm recently stating its intention to raise up to $20 billion for further purchases [4]. These developments, combined with the growing role of Ethereum in decentralized finance and stablecoin issuance, have contributed to the bank’s revised forecast.

Another key factor cited by the bank is the U.S. GENIUS Act, signed into law in July, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers. As over half of all stablecoins operate on the Ethereum network, this legislative development is expected to further solidify Ethereum’s position as a dominant blockchain for financial activity [5]. The act could also enhance liquidity and drive increased adoption of Ethereum-based services, including decentralized applications and yield-generating protocols.

Despite the bullish outlook, analysts have emphasized that such projections are subject to market volatility and evolving conditions. For instance, Standard Chartered had previously adjusted its 2025 target downward due to concerns over layer-2 competition, illustrating the dynamic nature of digital asset markets [6]. While factors such as institutional accumulation and ETF inflows may support Ethereum’s price trajectory, past trends indicate that short-term volatility remains a key risk for investors.

Currently, Ethereum is trading near $4,715, having gained approximately 6% in the last 24 hours and 30% over the past week [7]. This momentum has also been reflected in prediction markets, where the probability of Ethereum surpassing $5,000 in the near term has risen to 87.5%. The recent price action suggests a growing consensus among investors and institutions that Ethereum could soon retest its historical high of $4,878. If it achieves the projected $7,500 target by year-end, this would mark a significant milestone in Ethereum’s evolution as a digital asset.

Standard Chartered’s updated forecasts underscore the increasing institutional interest in Ethereum and the potential for broader adoption of Ethereum-based products, including stablecoins and ETFs. However, as with any market forecast, these projections remain subject to change based on evolving market conditions and regulatory developments [8].

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[1] Standard Chartered lifts year-end ether forecast to $7,500 – Yahoo (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/standard-chartered-lifts-end-ether-093902191.html)

[2] Ethereum Could Soar to $25,000 by 2028: Standard Chartered – Yahoo (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-could-soar-25-000-134143910.html)

[3] Standard Chartered Revises Ethereum Year-End Target – The (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/13/standard-chartered-revises-ethereum-year-end-target-from-4000-to-7500-predicts-25000-by-2028/)

[4] Ethereum Price Forecast: Standard Chartered ups year-end target to $7,500 – FXStreet (https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ethereum-price-forecast-standard-chartered-ups-year-end-target-to-7-500-as-eth-approaches-all-time-high-202508132010)

[5] Standard Chartered lifts year-end ether forecast to $7,500 – Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/business/standard-chartered-lifts-year-end-ether-forecast-7500-2025-08-13/)

[6] Ethereum Price Prediction: Standard Chartered Sees $7,500 in 2025 – Coinpedia (https://coinpedia.org/news/ethereum-price-prediction-standard-chartered-sees-7500-in-2025-25k-by-2028/)

[7] Why Standard Chartered now sees Ethereum hitting $25,000 within 30 months – CryptoSlate (https://cryptoslate.com/why-standard-chartered-now-sees-ethereum-hitting-25000-within-30-months/)

[8] Ethereum crosses $4700 as it continues to head toward a new all-time – Sherwood (https://sherwood.news/crypto/ethereum-crosses-usd4-700-as-it-continues-to-head-towards-a-new-all-time)