Ethereum May Reach $25,000 by 2028, According to Standard Chartered Predictions
Standard Chartered, a global banking giant, has significantly increased its Ethereum (ETH) price target for the years 2025–2029, moving from approximately $4,000 previously to a new high of $25,000. This bullish revision is driven by a combination of key factors, including institutional buying, regulatory developments, the growth of Ethereum ETFs, and network upgrades.
The bank has initially lifted its 2025 ETH target from around $4,000 to $7,500, a reflection of growing institutional demand and positive market sentiment. While initial targets were around $7,500, recent commentary and analysis indicate even loftier long-term targets, reflecting confidence in Ethereum’s growth trajectory.
Institutional buying is a primary catalyst. As major investors, hedge funds, and asset managers increase allocations towards Ethereum, demand pressure drives higher price expectations. This institutional wave is widely cited as a fundamental driver across major banks’ crypto forecasts, paralleling Bitcoin’s bullish institutional-driven price targets. Ethereum’s upgraded network and scaling improvements also make it more attractive for institutions.
The GENIUS Act, a U.S. legislative proposal aiming to create clearer regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, is anticipated to facilitate greater adoption by reducing regulatory uncertainty and enabling more secure investment vehicles linked to Ethereum. This, in turn, could boost price targets.
The approval and launch of Ethereum ETFs provide simpler, regulated channels for institutional and retail investors to gain exposure to ETH. This liquidity infusion and ease of access to Ethereum through ETFs contribute significantly to positive price forecasts.
Ongoing network upgrades improve Ethereum’s scalability, security, and energy efficiency, underpinning stronger fundamental value and supporting higher valuations. Examples of such upgrades include Ethereum 2.0 and subsequent protocol enhancements.
While the Instagram posts from August 2025 highlight the raised 2025 target to $7,500, more recent context from financial forecasts and market enthusiasm suggests Standard Chartered’s adjusted longer-term outlook (2025–2029) up to $25,000 accounts for the continued growth in these factors together.
In addition, the prediction market Myriad Markets has reported an increase in the odds of Ethereum reaching $5,000 this year, with the odds now standing at 87.5%. Meanwhile, over $264.8 million in Ethereum short positions have been eliminated in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGlass.
As Ethereum approaches its November 2021 all-time high of $4,878, according to CoinGecko, the stage seems set for further price growth in the coming years. The bullish outlook is shared by Arthur Azizov, Founder and Investor at B2 Ventures, who predicts that Ethereum could reach $6,000 either this year or next, but warns that maintaining support above $3,350 is crucial for sustained momentum.
Standard Chartered projects Ethereum prices to be $12,000 in 2026, $18,000 in 2027, and $25,000 in both 2028 and 2029. The bank's Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, attributes the bullish revision to increased institutional buying, the US GENIUS Act, planned network upgrades, and Ethereum ETFs.
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