Standard Chartered Predicts Ethereum Could Reach $40K by 2030

Published at 2026-01-14 03:15:23

Standard Chartered released a long-term valuation thesis estimating Ethereum could reach $40,000 by 2030, a bullish outlook that stands in stark contrast to ETH’s present recovery-mode trading. The bank points to easing macroeconomic pressures and a strengthening market structure as the primary drivers behind its projection, suggesting institutional flows and improved on-chain dynamics could underpin sustained appreciation.

The forecast is notable for signaling renewed institutional confidence, but it comes with a long timeline and the usual caveats: volatility, regulatory shifts, and adoption trends will all influence the path to such a price. For traders and longer-term investors, the call highlights potential upside for ETH while underscoring the importance of risk management and monitoring macro indicators and network fundamentals as catalysts unfold.

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