Can Ethereum in 2026 make a comeback? Let's see what institutions say

【Crypto World】A digital asset head of a research institution recently made a bold prediction: 2026 will be Ethereum’s main stage.

Their price targets are indeed eye-catching—rising to $7,500 by the end of 2026, then continuing upward, doubling to $15,000 in 2027, and soaring to $22,000 in 2028. A more aggressive long-term forecast is $30,000 by the end of 2029 and $40,000 by the end of 2030.

Why are they so optimistic about ETH? The core logic includes: first, Ethereum’s absolute dominance in the stablecoin sector; second, the new trend of physical asset tokenization mainly happening on ETH; third, the continued prosperity of the DeFi ecosystem. Data also supports this view—currently, Ethereum’s transaction activity has hit new highs, with stablecoin operations accounting for 35% to 40% of total transaction volume.

They also provided a market size forecast: by 2028, the total market size of stablecoins plus tokenized assets will reach the trillion-dollar level, and the vast majority of trading activity will be conducted on the Ethereum network. This is the true empowerment logic.