Ethereum (ETH) has made a big breakout in recent weeks and is taking firm steps towards its new ATH. At this point, Ethereum has fallen to the $3,800 level after hitting a seven-month high of $3,940. It is now expected to surpass the key $4,000 resistance level. While the market is generally expecting higher levels, maintaining Ethereum’s upward momentum, a new analysis has come from Standard Chartered. According to Coindesk, Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick stated that Ethereum (ETH) will continue its rise thanks to the increase in institutional demand. Stating that institutional investors are turning from Bitcoin to Ethereum due to regulatory restrictions, the analyst stated that if institutional ETH purchases continue, it could surpass the key resistance level of $4,000, which is their current estimate for the end of 2025. The bank also noted in the report that institutional treasuries have purchased 1% of all Ethereum in circulation since the beginning of June. He added that Standard Chartered estimates ETH treasury holdings could reach 10% of the supply due to staking returns and DeFi access. “Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum treasuries offer yields from staking rewards, currently around 3%, and decentralized finance (DeFi) leverage opportunities, giving them a structural advantage over BTC treasuries. This regulatory arbitrage makes Ethereum an increasingly attractive asset for publicly traded companies looking to hold digital assets on their balance sheets, especially in jurisdictions where direct crypto access is limited.” *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Standard Chartered Announces Ethereum (ETH) Price Forecast! Should We Expect a Rise or a Fall?
