2026-01-12 17:10:30

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Ethereum Outlook Update

Standard Chartered a major global bank just updated its long-term outlook for Ethereum (ETH), saying it could outperform Bitcoin and climb toward $40,000 by 2030. While they’ve trimmed short-term targets due to broader market weakness, the bank still believes Ethereum’s fundamentals are strong over the long haul.

Their reasoning highlights Ethereum’s deep role in stablecoins, real-world assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi) — areas where ETH remains the dominant settlement layer. This gives it a potential edge over Bitcoin in terms of future utility and adoption.

For holders and crypto watchers, this isn’t a guaranteed price path, but it adds an institutional voice to the idea that Ethereum’s real-world use cases could fuel stronger growth over the next several years.

ETH2,42%

BTC1,89%

DEFI-5,84%

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