2026-01-17 15:22:38

Ethereum's predictions have been a bit crazy lately—Standard Chartered Bank released a target of $7,500 by the end of 2026, and various voices are flooding in. Seeing these numbers, does it make your heart itch a little? Don't follow the hype just yet; we need to understand where the support actually lies.

Why are institutions so optimistic about ETH? Frankly, Ethereum is no longer just a simple cryptocurrency. It is evolving into a new infrastructure for global financial settlement and is also the core platform for asset tokenization. With upgrades and the explosion of Layer 2 ecosystems, Ethereum's self-sustaining ability and network effects—these are the true long-term value supports.

But to be rational, we still need to stay clear-headed. Short-term price fluctuations are heavily influenced by macro sentiment and Bitcoin trends. No matter how bullish the predictions, they are just maps; we still have to walk the path ourselves. Instead of fixating on specific price points, it's better to focus on the real technological progress and application implementations happening within the ecosystem.

Looking at it from another perspective, when evaluating the value of any community or project, the measure isn't how high the price is shouted, but how many people it actually connects and influences. What truly matters are the teams and projects that are grounded and actively executing. The essence of investment is quite simple—it’s about betting on people and things that are serious about their work.

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MemeCurator

· 01-20 07:00

$7,500 sounds great, but who would believe it? It's more reliable to watch the real progress of the ecosystem.

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StealthMoon

· 01-19 13:01

$7,500? Just listen, don't take it seriously. Institutional rumors are just rumors; I still believe that the ecosystem's implementation is what truly matters. A single adjustment in Bitcoin can wipe out the entire market; this is the current market situation. Instead of waiting for predictions, it's better to follow the teams that are actually building. That's right, the bets are on serious players. There are many prophets, but those who truly make money are the ones quietly profiting. Layer 2's current momentum does have some potential in the long run. Short-term fluctuations are too volatile; I prefer to hold and wait for the application explosion.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-18 13:18

7500 dollars? Sounds great, but I'm still more concerned about what problems ETH can truly solve. Institutions' predicted numbers are always correct, but making money has never been about predictions; it's about following the ecosystem. When Bitcoin dips, ETH gets dragged down with it. What does that say? Still too young. What I care about isn't the price itself, but who's seriously building things. How is the user experience of Layer2 right now? This question is more impactful than the target price.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-17 15:51

$7,500? Just listen, it's more practical to focus on the real progress of the ecosystem. Layer 2 is indeed booming, but I prefer to see projects that are actually doing the work. The big numbers announced by institutions are just on paper; what's important is who is seriously executing. When Bitcoin makes a move, ETH follows with fluctuations; these short-term swings are meaningless. It's better to focus on finding those down-to-earth teams; that's more valuable than anything else. Boastful predictions are everywhere; it's better to trust actions.

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-17 15:50

$7,500? In theory, it should be feasible, but I don't know how many people will be trapped here.

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hodl_therapist

· 01-17 15:47

$7500? Just listen, don't take it seriously. Institutions are just talking, we need to see what's really happening in the ecosystem. You can't outpace Bitcoin's rhythm, that's the reality. The real story is the explosion of Layer2; price is a secondary issue. Staring at the numbers every day, my mentality has long since collapsed. Instead of dreaming, it's better to see which teams are actually working hard.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 01-17 15:44

well *actually* $7500 is just cope if you don't understand EVM's tokenomics fundamentals™

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LongTermDreamer

· 01-17 15:43

7500? I believe in the three-year cycle, but real ecosystem implementation is the real deal. --- Don't just focus on the numbers that Standard Chartered jumps around; what's truly valuable is the stuff Layer2 is working on every day. --- Hey, have you noticed? The ones who make the most money during a bull market are not those chasing the highs, but the teams that have been cleaning up in the ecosystem all along. --- Honestly, no one knows what things will look like at the end of 2026. I'm just watching to see who is seriously building this thing. --- Are institutions just blindly optimistic? Bro, is this investing or gambling? I care more about how much Ethereum has actually changed people's lives. --- With such huge short-term fluctuations, predictions seem pointless. The key is whether the projects actively executing in the ecosystem are reliable. --- I believe in the three-year cycle, but only if there's real implementation. Otherwise, even the most beautiful price forecasts are pointless.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 01-17 15:42

7500? Are you kidding? These people, a sneeze from Bitcoin and ETH will catch a cold. To be honest, Layer 2 has some real potential after gaining popularity, but entering now still feels a bit like gambling. The key is to see who is actually doing the work; too many are just shouting slogans. Institutions are optimistic, but we need to stay true to our original intentions and not be led astray.

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-17 15:30

Standard Chartered's 7500 figure, to be honest, sounds a bit fantastical, but seeing the Layer 2 ecosystem really take off does feel a bit different. Actually, rather than focusing on the price, I'm more concerned about projects that are truly in development—that's the long-term stuff. But honestly, when macro sentiment shifts and BTC drops, these predictions just become stories. You still have to rely on your own judgment. Practical applications are the real key; everything else is just noise.

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