Ethereum Price Target: $4,300
Analysts at Citigroup predict that Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, could surge by around 80% and reach $4,300 by the end of 2025. The forecast was reported by Reuters based on the bank’s latest research note.
The key growth drivers include:
- Rising demand from both institutional and retail investors.
- Broader adoption of Ethereum’s blockchain in stablecoins and asset tokenization.
Despite the bullish outlook, the projected value remains below Ethereum’s all-time high of $4,955, recorded just last month.
Analysts’ Caution
Citigroup emphasized that the recent price rally might be driven more by market sentiment than by fundamental activity.
“Current valuations exceed actual settlement volumes, likely fueled by speculative demand and enthusiasm for new use cases,” the bank noted.
The report also highlighted that inflows into potential Ethereum ETFs are expected to be lower compared to those targeting Bitcoin.
Alternative Scenarios Outlined by Citigroup
- Optimistic: ETH could climb to $6,400 if the Ethereum-based application ecosystem expands rapidly.
- Pessimistic: ETH may drop to $2,200 if macroeconomic instability worsens or global equity markets decline.
For comparison, Standard Chartered recently raised its own Ethereum forecast to $7,500, citing expected corporate adoption and growth in the stablecoin sector.
Market Context
It’s estimated that 7–10% of the global population now holds crypto assets, and this figure continues to grow. Digital currencies are increasingly viewed as both secure and liquid, making them a viable alternative to traditional money.
While Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrency in Ukraine and globally, Ethereum is steadily gaining traction thanks to the rise of DeFi, NFTs, and tokenization infrastructure.
