2026-01-17 01:26:37

Ethereum's ten-year operational history is becoming the confidence behind Wall Street's bets. A co-founder of a leading blockchain project recently pointed out that long-term practical testing has made ETH the "safest and most reliable" choice in the eyes of institutions—this has been validated through their deployment by financial giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan.

A more aggressive view comes from price predictions. According to forecasts, ETH's market cap could reach trillions of dollars, with the price of a single token expected to surpass $15,000 by the end of 2026. This figure seems bold, but the underlying logic is worth considering.

Supporting this prediction are three key areas of simultaneous expansion: the stablecoin market could grow to five times its current size, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) also faces similar growth potential, plus ETH gradually evolving into a "productive value storage" similar to Bitcoin. In other words, it’s not just a payment tool but also an asset allocation option.

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WalletDetective

· 4h ago

15,000 dollars? Wake up, that would require RWA and stablecoins to explode like crazy, is that realistic? --- Ten years of stable operation is indeed effective, but when do Wall Street folks ever stop betting? Nothing new there. --- Uh, maybe I’ve been overhyped... Institutions still care about security; I’ve heard this set of rhetoric about price predictions too many times. --- Wait, a 5x growth in stablecoins? What does that mean? Does USDT still need to keep skyrocketing? --- Productive value storage... Basically, they just want ETH to become the next Bitcoin. The market will speak. --- When institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity make a move, air projects start to spin stories; the tactics haven't changed. --- Breaking 15,000 seems unlikely, but RWA is definitely worth paying attention to; that’s the real growth point. --- Pushing ETH as a financial asset might actually cause it to lose its original ecological advantage. --- Ten years and still talking about security... That’s probably the difference between spot and futures.

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ForkItAll

· 4h ago

15,000 dollars? Just listen, Wall Street's claims change every year --- Ten years of stable operation is indeed an advantage, but claiming a trillion-dollar market cap is a bit exaggerated --- I'm optimistic about RWA, a fivefold increase in stablecoins is possible, but these price predictions are really hard to justify --- Institutional deployment is correct, but predictability... always exaggerated --- ETH as a store of value? Still too young, Bitcoin's status can't be rushed --- The key is where the real applications are, not just storytelling --- BlackRock's arrival is indeed a signal, but hyping the price this much is a bit虚虚 --- The expansion of stablecoins is a real demand, RWA is also in its early stages, the logic can be circular but the numbers are too optimistic --- Not collapsing in ten years is worth trusting? That logic is a bit loose --- Is it a technological breakthrough or just hype expectations? That's the core issue

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TopEscapeArtist

· 4h ago

Here comes the $15,000 again... I just want to ask, what are the current technical signals? Is there a golden cross on the MACD? Don't just tell stories, let the candlestick chart speak.

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SighingCashier

· 4h ago

This prediction is a bit aggressive, 15,000? It depends on how much real money institutions can really invest. RWA definitely has a lot of potential, but I find it hard to believe stablecoins will multiply five times... Ten years of stable operation is indeed tough; it all depends on whether it can hold up in the future. Wall Street entering the market is a good thing, but don’t overhype it; a correction is inevitable. The supporting logic sounds good, but no one mentions the difficulty of implementation. Breaking 15,000 in 2026? Let’s see, staying alive is more important than anything. Institutional deployment ≠ token price increase; too many people confuse these two. Stablecoins are indeed starting to grow, but in the RWA sector, most of it is just hype.

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NftRegretMachine

· 4h ago

15,000 USD? Bro, your prediction is pretty bold. I just want to ask if ETH can keep up when Bitcoin hits 100,000. The Wall Street folks only move when they see the potential. Ten years of stability is indeed their trump card. What they truly care about is RWA. Expanding stablecoins by five times is the key, right? It's the same logic every time—talking about value storage, but in the end, it's more hype than actual application. But to be fair, institutional entry has definitely changed the game.

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 4h ago

15,000 dollars? Is it a dream or is there really such logic? JPMorgan has even jumped on board, which is indeed a bit different. Stablecoins have expanded 5 times, and RWA is also growing wildly... This logic sounds quite familiar. Still alive after ten years, definitely much stronger than most projects. Wall Street is really starting to take this seriously; it feels different. The real story is in RWA; we're just getting started. Breaking through 15,000 in 2026... That's a pretty big bet. Can you believe it? Looks like it's time to get on board again? Or are they just going to cut my grass again? BlackRock and Fidelity are buying, which tells us something we already know. This time is really different; ETH has become the standard for institutions.

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