Ethereum's Prospects Improve Amid Institutional Demand and Market Dominance

According to Foresight News, Standard Chartered Bank has released a research report indicating an improved outlook for Ethereum, suggesting it may outperform Bitcoin. Despite Bitcoin's weak performance affecting the broader cryptocurrency market, Ethereum's growing institutional demand and its dominance in stablecoins, physical assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi) support a stronger outlook. Enhanced network throughput and potential clarity in U.S. regulatory policies could further boost Ethereum's price. The bank forecasts Ethereum's price to reach $7,500 this year, down from a previous estimate of $12,000. For 2027 and 2028, the prices are projected at $15,000 and $22,000, respectively, both lower than earlier expectations. In contrast, Standard Chartered has raised its long-term outlook, increasing the forecast for the end of 2029 to $30,000 and setting a new target of $40,000 by the end of 2030.