Cautious Near-Term Outlook for Ether

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Despite exploring further crypto expansion, Standard Chartered has tempered its medium-term outlook for Ethereum. The bank lowered its end-2026 Ether price forecast to $7,500, citing weaker-than-expected Bitcoin performance and Bitcoin’s continued dominance over the broader digital asset market.

Still, the long-term view remains optimistic. Standard Chartered now expects Ether to exceed $40,000 by 2030, even as near-term sentiment remains mixed. Onchain data shows large investors accumulating ETH, while so-called “smart money” traders trimmed exposure—highlighting a market divided between long-term conviction and short-term caution.

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Short-term caution, long-term conviction.

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Big money accumulates, traders hesitate.