Ethereum Could Surge to $25K as Stablecoins Grow 8x, Standard Chartered Says
Ethereum is predicted to surge to $25,000, driven by institutional demand, the expansion of stablecoins, and the adoption of decentralized finance — according to a new forecast from Standard Chartered Bank.
Standard Chartered Bank predicts Ethereum bull market target price of $25K, strongly promoting
Standard Chartered Bank has deepened its bullish stance on Ethereum, as improved institutional demand and regulatory clarity have triggered a significant increase in its price targets. On August 13, the bank raised its year-end 2025 forecast for ETH from $4,000 to $7,500, and its 2028 forecast from $7,500 to $25,000. This latest estimate, outlined by Geoff Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research, represents a bold leap from previous targets and reflects a nearly 60% premium to Ether's recent multi-year high of $4,700. Kendrick linked this upgrade to increased token holdings, deepening market participation, and Ethereum's appeal as a collateral asset and core infrastructure for decentralized applications.
Part of the optimism stems from the United States’ approval of the Genius Act , which establishes a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins. Kendrick emphasized Ethereum’s key role in this ecosystem, stating:
We expect the stablecoin industry to grow approximately eightfold by the end of 2028, which will have a significant direct impact on Ethereum network fees.
As most stablecoins are issued and traded on Ethereum, the growth of the sector is expected to drive increased demand for Ethereum for paying transaction fees. The cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% over the past month, buoyed by expectations of further blockchain adoption.
The bank's long-term vision relies on Ethereum's first-layer blockchain expanding its ability to handle high-value transactions, particularly those related to traditional finance. Kendrick also predicts that Ethereum's treasury holdings could eventually reach 10% of the total supply. While some analysts caution that these predictions rely on ambitious adoption scenarios, supporters point to Ethereum's expanding real-world use cases and its entrenched role in decentralized finance as laying the foundation for continued price growth.
In addition to Standard Chartered's outlook, there are numerous bullish predictions for ETH. Fundstrat's Tom Lee suggests that ETH could reach $16,000. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts an "ETH demand shock," arguing that institutional purchases through exchange-traded products and corporate treasuries could outpace new supply by a factor of 7:1. Meanwhile, a growing number of companies, including Bitmine and Sharplink Gaming, are accumulating ETH, following a trend of companies adding cryptocurrencies to their treasuries, driving up demand.
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