PakGazette – Analysts at Standard Chartered (OTC:) are urging their clients to capitalize on price declines in and, projecting medium-term gains in cryptocurrencies despite market uncertainty.
In a note on Wednesday, the bank highlighted the absence of digital asset-related policies in President Trump’s initial executive orders as a key factor behind the recent price corrections, emphasizing that “no news is bad news” for the sector. Without immediate announcements of supportive policies, prices may face additional pressures in the near term.
But despite these short-term headwinds, Standard Chartered maintains a bullish outlook for digital assets. The bank forecasts that Bitcoin will reach $200,000 and Ethereum will rise to $10,000 by the end of 2025, driven by expected regulatory clarity and strong institutional inflows.
“We expect institutional flows into BTC in 2025 to exceed 2024 levels, with fresh capital likely to come from long-term funds classified as ‘pension funds,'” said Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered Bank.
“So far, these funds represent only 1% of BTC ETF ownership,” he added.
Kendrick identified two key themes that could affect cryptocurrency prices during Trump’s second term.
These include executive orders specifically related to the digital asset space, such as creating a Bitcoin reserve or reducing regulatory burdens, and possible US tariffs, which could negatively impact inflation expectations and weigh on asset prices. digital assets.
“If both (or neither) of them are met, the implications for digital asset prices are mixed,” the analyst added. “Furthermore, if time passes without news on digital assets, markets are likely to price in a lower probability of that good news materializing. “This would be negative for digital asset prices.”
Kendrick also touched on the growing differentiation between digital assets, with specific coins set to benefit from new developments.
For example, it is expected to benefit from potential ETF launches, while it could benefit from regulatory changes that allow for revenue monetization.
Since the US elections, the performance of various cryptocurrencies has shown significant divergence. and have been outstanding performers, driven by positive outcomes in Ripple’s legal battles and growing institutional use of the RippleNet payments system.
