2026-01-13 23:25:15

From the perspective of institutional investors, the story of Ethereum is undergoing a transformation. Standard Chartered's recent analysis points out that in the current environment of weak Bitcoin performance, Ethereum is actually entering a period of upward momentum — which may seem counterintuitive, but is supported by data.

Why? Institutional demand continues to grow. Ethereum's dominant position in stablecoins, asset tokenization, and the DeFi ecosystem has become its core competitive advantage. These use cases are not just theoretical; they are actively operating in the market.

On the technical side, there are also positive developments. Improvements in network throughput are underway, and U.S. regulatory policies may gradually become clearer — once these factors materialize, they will provide a positive push to ETH's price.

Standard Chartered's price targets are as follows: it is expected to reach $7,500 this year and could break through $30,000 by 2029. Based on current prices, this indicates considerable room for growth. Of course, this depends on these factors evolving as expected.

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DeFiChef

· 53m ago

Standard Chartered's prediction this time might just be good talk; the key is when the regulators will actually finalize their decisions... However, the institutional push for ETH is indeed a trend. Wait, can stablecoins and asset tokenization really pick up volume? I feel like it's mostly loud noise with little substance. Is 7500 really achievable by the end of the year? That's the real question. The competition in DeFi is getting more intense; can Ethereum really maintain its monopoly position? Institutional entry is obvious to everyone, but truly making money depends on execution... Let's see when BTC will recover. Basically, it's a gamble on regulatory policies; everything else is just bluffing.

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SocialFiQueen

· 6h ago

Wow, now institutions are really interested in ETH... Stablecoins + tokenization are the real killer move. Wait, is $30,000 really true? Did Standard Chartered drink too much coffee? When BTC is weak, ETH actually rises. I can't quite figure out this pattern. Improvements in throughput + clearer regulations... Nice words, but the key is whether they can truly be implemented.

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TopEscapeArtist

· 8h ago

7500? Is Standard Chartered giving me a reason to leverage more, or are they helping me find a stop-loss level?

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RebaseVictim

· 01-13 23:54

Standard Chartered's numbers still sound a bit conservative. If institutions are really going to enter, is 30,000 still far away? DeFi's dominant position is indeed strong, but it always feels like this wave of gains has already been pumped up. BTC is weak, but ETH is taking off? That logic is interesting, but if you're really optimistic, you still have to wait for the regulatory boots to land. $7500... Are we this optimistic about this year? Not believing it, a rebound is just a temporary thrill... Stablecoins are indeed a necessity, when it comes to traffic, no one can match ETH.

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MoonRocketman

· 01-13 23:52

7500 is just a relay station; the real launch window is at the moment regulation is implemented. --- I’ve already locked in this round of ETH’s upward trajectory. The Bollinger Band angle coefficient clearly indicates a breakout, just waiting for fuel to optimize throughput. --- The combination of stablecoins + RWA has long been calculated by institutions for escape velocity. Now it’s just a matter of who can bottom out and resist the gravitational pull. --- Don’t be fooled by the number 7500; 30000 is the true target orbit. The pullbacks in between are normal gravitational corrections. --- Honestly, Bitcoin’s weakness is actually a signal—institutions are quietly shifting towards higher-level application layers. ETH’s monopoly position is fundamentally unshakable. --- Throughput improvements + clear policies—once both conditions are met, RSI will directly break through the near-Earth orbit. Are you ready with your seatbelt? --- I just want to know how many people are still waiting for the 7500 pullback. Won’t they regret missing this launch window then? --- The moat of the DeFi ecosystem is right here. Any talk of competitors threatening is just a joke. It’s more professional to let the data speak.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 01-13 23:51

Wait, 7500? Is Standard Chartered hyping up again... but this time the data actually has some substance. Are institutions really accumulating, or is this just another story before a new round of shakeouts? I believe in DFI's dominant position, and the stablecoin sector can really only be supported by ETH. But clear regulation... haha, I've been hearing that term for three years.

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RektDetective

· 01-13 23:37

Standard Chartered's numbers are just too outrageous, $30,000? Come on, let's wait for regulations to be implemented before talking about such pipe dreams. The story of ETH is indeed changing, but do institutions really see it this way? I remain skeptical. The idea that stablecoins have a monopoly position is a bit exaggerated; others are not sitting idle either. $7,500 is already quite uncertain, let alone 2029; who can guarantee that? Institutional demand is genuinely growing, but the price targets are way off from the current market reality. The DeFi ecosystem has been talked about to death; the key is whether it can truly be implemented in practice. Throughput improvements? How many years have they been working on that? I just want to see results, not stories. Standard Chartered's words sound nice, but this prediction carries huge risks. Regulatory clarity? The US situation isn't that simple; don't be fooled by overly optimistic tones. It's not that easy to make money from institutions; this logical loophole is quite significant.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-13 23:25

Institutions are pouring money in, ETH is soaring—this time it's not just talk, right? $30,000? Let's see what regulators say first, don't just listen to Standard Chartered's high-pitched talk. Stablecoins + DeFi are indeed a perfect combo, but when it comes to that price level, it still depends on BTC's mood.

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