Ethereum Year-End Target Set at $4,300 by Citi Amid ETF Concerns

Ethereum (ETH) is consolidating between $4,200 and $4,700, with Citigroup projecting it to close the year at $4,300. This outlook stems from growing adoption in tokenization and stablecoins, although Citi cautions that market sentiment may be inflating prices.

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ETF Flows and Analyst Predictions

Citi notes weaker ETF inflows for Ethereum compared to Bitcoin, potentially affecting bullish momentum.
Standard Chartered forecasts a year-end target of $7,500 for Ethereum, citing digital treasury strength and staking yields.
BlackRock's significant purchase bolsters confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value.

Ethereum’s Bullish and Bearish Scenarios

Bullish Case: ETH might reach $6,400 if institutional adoption and decentralized application activity increase.
Bearish Case: ETH could drop to $2,200 if macroeconomic conditions worsen or equity markets decline.
Sygnum highlights Ethereum upgrades and increasing institutional interest as potential catalysts for a supply squeeze.

Currently trading near $4,500, Ethereum’s future will be influenced by institutional demand and ETF flows, determining whether it aligns closer to Citi's $4,300 prediction or the more optimistic $6,400 target.