- Standard Chartered estimates that the crypto market capitalization could reach $10 trillion by the end of 2026, nearly quadrupling from current levels.
- The bank predicts Bitcoin could surge to $200,000 and Ethereum could surpass $10,000 by the end of 2025, driven by regulatory changes expected under a new Trump administration.
- Standard Chartered expects the dominance of Bitcoin to decrease from 60% to 40% of the total crypto market cap by the end of 2026, as altcoins with real-world use cases gain traction, with Solana projected to outperform both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Donald Trump‘s presidential election win could lead to major growth in the crypto market according to a new report from Standard Chartered. The bank estimates that crypto’s total market cap could quadruple to $10 trillion by the end of 2026.
Bitcoin Price Predictions
Standard Chartered predicts that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of next year. They also estimate Ethereum could surpass $10,000 from its current price of around $2,950. These price spikes are attributed to crypto-friendly policies expected under Trump.
Regulatory Changes
The bank expects Trump and Congress to swiftly implement measur
es to support crypto growth. This includes repealing restrictions on banks custodying crypto, passing stablecoin legislation, stopping the SEC’s crypto crackdown, and potentially creating a US Bitcoin reserve.
The Rise of Altcoins
Despite Bitcoin’s expected price boom, Standard Chartered believes its dominance over the crypto market will drop from 60% currently to 40% by end of 2026. This explosion in altcoins will be driven by real-world utility like gaming, decentralized infrastructure, and on-chain social products. The bank singled out Solana as likely to outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Conclusion
Standard Chartered paints an extremely bullish picture for crypto over the next two years. While Bitcoin and Ethereum will see major gains, the biggest growth is expected to come from altcoins with strong real-world use cases. The bank believes crypto is finally ready for mainstream adoption thanks to a crypto-friendly administration and maturing technology.
