A major international bank's recent digital asset research report has attracted market attention. Their global head of digital asset research recently stated that, despite adjusting some short-term forecasts, they remain optimistic about Ethereum's performance in 2026.

"I believe 2026 will be the year of Ethereum, similar to the wave in 2021," the analyst wrote in the report. He pointed out that the continuous penetration of blockchain applications and the ongoing improvement of on-chain ecosystems are the core driving forces behind the growth of digital assets.

Regarding specific forecasts, the institution believes ETH could reach $7,500 by the end of 2026—significantly down from their previous estimate of $12,000. The expected prices for the following years are: $15,000 in 2027, $22,000 in 2028. More aggressively, they predict ETH could reach $40,000 by the end of 2030.

This forecast is considered quite optimistic within the institutional circle. For reference, another research institution's baseline scenario predicts ETH will be $22,000 by 2030, with an optimistic scenario reaching $154,000—indicating that the market still sees considerable long-term potential for Ethereum.

Currently, ETH is trading around $3,100. From now until 2026, the growth potential is indeed worth watching. Improvements in blockchain infrastructure and accelerated application deployment could serve as long-term supports for the performance of such digital assets.