Standard Chartered Targets $25,000 Ethereum (ETH) Price. Here's the Timeline

The bank attributes this adjustment to stronger institutional participation, accelerated accumulation by Ethereum-focused companies, and a fast-expanding stablecoin market.

The institution’s earlier forecast, issued in March, was based on more modest assumptions about demand and adoption. Since then, developments in both the investment landscape and regulatory environment have led the bank to reassess its position.

Ethereum’s current market price stands at approximately $4,721, meaning Standard Chartered’s updated target implies a potential 59% upside by the end of 2025.

Growing Institutional Presence as a Primary Driver

According to the bank, institutional interest in Ethereum has risen significantly in recent months. A key factor is the emergence of Ether treasury companies, which acquire and hold large quantities of ETH as part of their strategic reserves.

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These entities have collectively secured 2.95% of Ethereum’s total supply, nearly twice the accumulation rate seen among similar Bitcoin-focused firms during the 2024 U.S. election cycle.

Bitmine leads this wave of acquisitions with roughly 1.2 million ETH valued at $5.4 billion. Other notable participants include SharpLink, which has accumulated about 598,800 ETH worth $2.82 billion, and Ether Machine, with 345,400 ETH valued at $1.63 billion.

This institutional buying spree is compounded by the performance of U.S.-listed Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On August 11, these ETFs recorded a record daily inflow of $1.02 billion. Combined, ETFs and treasury companies have removed approximately 3.8% of Ethereum’s total supply from circulation since early June, contributing to tighter market conditions.

Stablecoin Expansion and DeFi Growth

Standard Chartered also identified the rapid expansion of the stablecoin market as a major long-term catalyst for Ethereum. The bank expects the sector’s total value to reach $2 trillion by 2028, with Ethereum maintaining more than 50% market share.

Stablecoins already account for around 40% of all transaction fees generated on the Ethereum network, providing a steady revenue stream that could support higher valuations.

Regulatory clarity is another factor. Measures such as the GENIUS Act, passed in July, are expected to create a more defined framework for stablecoin operations in the U.S., encouraging further institutional adoption.

Fundstrat CIO Tom Lee has previously pointed to this convergence of stablecoin growth and Wall Street interest in Ethereum as one of the most significant investment opportunities of the coming decade.

Beyond its revised 2025 target, Standard Chartered projects Ethereum to rise to $12,000 by 2026 and $18,000 by 2027, reaching $25,000 in 2028. The bank anticipates Ethereum will hold an average value equivalent to 0.0445 BTC over the next four years.

Standard Chartered’s updated forecast reflects a stronger conviction in Ethereum’s long-term value, driven by deepening institutional involvement, accelerating supply absorption, and the growing role of stablecoins in the network’s economy. While the targets are ambitious, the combination of regulatory progress, structural demand, and blockchain adoption trends suggests that Ethereum could be positioned for one of its most significant growth phases to date.

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