Ethereum Price Prediction: Standard Chartered Targets $25K by 2028
Ethereum (ETH) could reach an all-time milestone of $25,000 in the next few years, according to a new forecast from Standard Chartered Bank. The institution’s latest outlook shows:
$7,500 in 2025
$12,000 in 2026
$18,000 in 2027
$25,000 in both 2028 and 2029
This is a major upgrade from their earlier March 2025 projection of $4,000.
📈 Why the Bullish Outlook?
Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s Head of Digital Assets Research, highlighted several key factors:
Institutional Demand: Large investors are buying ETH at almost twice the pace of Bitcoin’s peak accumulation phase.
ETF & Treasury Purchases: Since June, Ethereum ETFs and corporate treasuries have acquired 3.8% of ETH’s total supply.
Policy Support: The U.S. GENIUS Act is expected to boost stablecoin adoption, increase liquidity, and strengthen ETH demand.
💡 The Stablecoin Advantage
Stablecoins now account for 40% of all blockchain transaction fees, with most of them issued on Ethereum — reinforcing ETH’s position as the leading smart contract platform.
📊 Current ETH Status
Current Price: $4,713 (just 4% below the all-time high of $4,878)
Market Sentiment: Prediction markets like Myriad Markets estimate an 87.5% probability that ETH will hit $5,000 this year.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. I have no affiliation, sponsorship, or partnership with Standard Chartered, Geoff Kendrick, or any entities mentioned.
