Ethereum News Today: Standard Chartered Raises Ethereum Base Case to $7,500 by 2025 Driven by ETF Inflows and On-Chain Activity

Standard Chartered has raised its base-case forecast for Ethereum, projecting a price of $7,500 by the end of 2025, driven by strong demand from ETFs and increased on-chain activity [1]. This forecast supersedes a previous bull-case estimate of $8,000–$9,000, which the bank now views as potential upside rather than a central scenario [1]. Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s head of FX Research West and Digital Assets Research, attributed the revision to “higher-than-expected ETF inflows and stronger on-chain activity,” which he said could sustain a “positive feedback loop” between price, investor inflows, and network usage [1].

The bank’s updated outlook follows a surge in institutional investment into spot Ethereum ETFs. On August 12 alone, Ethereum ETFs recorded $524 million in net inflows, marking six consecutive days of gains [1]. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF accounted for $319 million of that total, underscoring the dominant role of major players in the inflow trend [1]. Standard Chartered estimates that ETF holdings could reach between 2.39 million and 9.15 million ETH by the end of 2025, representing 2%–8% of the circulating supply [1]. This accumulation may reduce market liquidity and intensify price movements, particularly when combined with staking activity [1].

Kendrick highlighted the risk of a “super-squeeze” if ETF inflows and staking remove more ETH from circulation than anticipated, which could further drive up demand and prices [1]. Ethereum is currently trading near its November 2021 all-time high of $4,878, having previously surged over 500% from its 2020 lows [1]. Standard Chartered expects Ethereum’s broader utility in DeFi, tokenization, and smart contracts to help it outperform Bitcoin over the next 18 months [1]. The bank also noted that staking yields remain attractive to investors, reinforcing Ethereum’s appeal in a competitive digital asset market [1].

While the $7,500 target is considered the base case, the bank warned that outcomes could vary depending on factors such as macroeconomic conditions and further adoption trends [1]. Stronger-than-expected inflows or favorable macroeconomic developments could push prices higher, but weaker inflows or adverse economic conditions may cap upside potential [1].

Source: [1] ETH To $7,500 In 2025, Says Standard Chartered, As Ethereum ETFs Buy Over $500M Again (https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47086488/eth-to-7500-in-2025-says-standard-chartered-as-ethereum-etfs-buy-over-500m-again?utm_source=coingecko&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site)