Ethereum's price forecast by Standard Chartered predicts a potential rise to $25,000 by 2028.
In a recent development, global banking giant Standard Chartered has increased its Ethereum (ETH) price target, projecting the cryptocurrency to reach a staggering $25,000 by 2028-29. This ambitious prediction is a significant rise from the previous target of $4,000 for the end of 2025.
The bank's optimism is rooted in several factors. One of the key drivers is the surge in institutional buying. Since June 2025, Ether treasury companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have acquired approximately 3.8% of all ETH in circulation, nearly doubling the fastest institutional accumulation pace seen with Bitcoin during the 2024 US election cycle.
Another factor contributing to this bullish outlook is the growth in stablecoin adoption. With favorable US regulatory changes, new use cases are emerging, potentially boosting stablecoin issuance on Ethereum. Over half of all stablecoins currently operate on Ethereum, and this trend is expected to continue.
Ethereum network upgrades are also anticipated to play a significant role in driving the price of ETH. Vitalik Buterin's planned improvements to layer-1 throughput could increase transaction capacity tenfold, allowing more high-value on-chain transactions and delegating smaller transfers to efficient layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum and Base.
ETF inflows have also been a significant factor, with US Ethereum spot ETFs recording substantial single-day inflows, such as the $1.02 billion inflow on August 11, 2025. This demand has led to supply constraints.
Additional corporate accumulation from companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and Ether Machine, which collectively hold millions of ETH worth billions of dollars, is expected to sustain this buying trend and contribute substantially to the price rise.
As of now, Ethereum's price has increased by 7.95% from the previous day and almost 28% over the last week. The next potential resistance for Ethereum's price is $4,800. If Ethereum's price reaches $25,000, its market capitalization would exceed $3 trillion based on current supply levels.
It's worth noting that Ethereum's market capitalization is already larger than that of Netflix and Mastercard, reflecting its growing significance in the financial world. A whale has also pulled $90.6 million worth of Ethereum out of Binance, suggesting significant buy activity.
In conclusion, Standard Chartered and other financial analysts foresee a major bull run for Ethereum propelled by robust institutional interest, regulatory tailwinds for stablecoins, and technical upgrades to the Ethereum network that together tighten supply and amplify demand.
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