Ethereum Price Forecast: Institutional Demand Drives Growth
- Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum outperformance due to institutional demand.
- Ethereum expected to surpass Bitcoin in growth by 2025.
- Regulatory shifts and network upgrades bolster Ethereum’s prospects.
Standard Chartered has upgraded its Ethereum price forecast, predicting ETH will outperform rivals through 2025, driven by institutional demand and shifting regulations, revealed today by Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s Head of FX and Digital Assets Research.
The forecast highlights Ethereum’s potential for significant growth amid treasury acquisitions and spot ETF demand, suggesting an ETH outperformance over Bitcoin and increased network adoption in the coming years.
Standard Chartered has updated its Ethereum price forecast, reflecting anticipated outperformance over rivals, buoyed by institutional demand and regulatory shifts. The bank cites recent network advancements and increased industry engagement from the Ethereum Foundation as key influencers in their assessment.
Geoff Kendrick, Head of FX and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, emphasizes that institutional buying is pivotal, with Ether treasury firms and spot ETFs acquiring significant ETH supplies since mid-2025. This capital influx is shaping Ethereum’s outlook as a leading digital asset.
A lot has changed since our last ETH forecast update in March… The first strongly positive sign was significant industry engagement from the Ethereum Foundation and Etherialize, two of the organisations behind the Ethereum ecosystem.” – Geoff Kendrick, Head of FX and Digital Assets Research, Standard Chartered.
Immediate effects include a growing Ethereum market share and rising interest from treasury companies and ETFs in diversifying portfolios with ETH. These investments contribute to an anticipated increase in the Ethereum-to-Bitcoin value ratio.
The market implications are vast, affecting not only Ethereum but also associated Layer 2 tokens like Arbitrum and Base. The increased adoption of Ethereum as a primary settlement layer could influence stablecoin ecosystems.
Insights into regulatory frameworks indicate potential shifts in Ethereum’s role within financial systems. The GENIUS Act in the U.S. supports stablecoin integration, reinforcing Ethereum’s positioning in mainstream finance. Such trends point to possible consolidation in Ethereum’s market leadership.
