Recently, Standard Chartered Bank has thrown out a sensational view: Ethereum is expected to break through $40,000 by 2030, with a potential increase that could leave Bitcoin behind. There are actually several supporting points behind this statement worth noting.

First, on the policy front. The US "Clear Act" is advancing to a Senate vote, clarifying Ethereum's status as a digital commodity and exempting non-custodial DeFi from registration requirements. This effectively clears many regulatory uncertainties for the entire ecosystem.

Next, on the market side. Institutional actions are frequent—Bitmine has quietly increased its holdings to 4.11 million ETH, making it the most steadfast bullish supporter so far. Meanwhile, Ethereum Layer 1 scaling plans are steadily being implemented, with future throughput expected to increase tenfold, directly supporting long-term market capitalization growth.

However, Standard Chartered is not blindly optimistic and has made slight adjustments to its medium-term forecasts for 2026-2028. But in sectors like stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization of real assets, they still see Ethereum maintaining its dominant position.

The current situation is: the total crypto market cap remains above $3 trillion, Bitcoin fluctuates between $90,000 and $93,000, while Ethereum, supported by technological upgrades and regulatory favorable policies, is becoming a focal point for institutional deployment.

Honestly, the $40,000 target sounds aggressive, but if these fundamental factors materialize, it’s truly worth looking forward to. Are you planning to position now or continue observing?