Standard Chartered predicts Ethereum growth to $ 8500

Ethereum ETH $4,482.74 Bridged Ether (StarkGate) -0.25% Market capitalization $0.11 billion VOL. 24 hours $1.59 billion rose again this week amid strong institutional demand and large inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to market reports, analysts are considering the possibility of ETH’s price rising to $ 8,500 if the current buying dynamics and stable macroeconomic conditions continue.

On one day, the volume of inflows into the Ethereum-ETF reached almost $ 730 million, which reduced pressure from sellers and increased the confidence of traders. Standard Chartered Bank predicts a level of $ 7,500 by the end of the year, while some independent researchers and crypto analysts call the target $ 8,500.

On the technical side, $ 4,811 is considered to be the key mark for further growth. Currently, Ethereum is trading in the range of $ 4,400-$ 4,600, so a significant upward movement is needed to achieve ambitious forecasts.

Several factors are needed to realize the $ 8,500 scenario: continued inflows of institutional capital into ETFs, clearer rules for these products, and a favorable macro environment. An additional impetus could be the growth of bitcoin to $ 150,000, which would stimulate the redistribution of investments in favor of the ether.

However, the risks remain significant. A decline in demand for ETFs, regulatory changes in major jurisdictions, or a deterioration in macroeconomic conditions could quickly stop the rally. Forecasts vary from more conservative estimates to optimistic scenarios that foresee a «parabolic» growth of ETH.