Standard Chartered has significantly raised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) from $4,000 to $7,500, projecting it could reach $25,000 by 2028 amid increasing adoption. Key drivers include over $8 billion accumulated in ETH ETFs since July, with major corporate players like BitMine and SharpLink actively acquiring ETH as a reserve asset. The bank cited Ethereum's staking yields and DeFi utility as advantages that could position it stronger than Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Current regulatory developments, such as the GENIUS Act fostering stablecoin growth on Ethereum, and technical upgrades set to enhance transaction throughput are seen as crucial for ETH’s growth potential. The market currently reflects bullish sentiment, with institutions showing growing interest in Ethereum, indicating a promising trajectory ahead.

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