Crypto analyst Crypto Patel forecasts that Aave (AAVE) could reach $1,000, driven by the upcoming V4 protocol upgrade and the growth of the GHO stablecoin. Patel highlights Aave's buyback and liquidity strategy as additional catalysts that could increase fees, total value locked (TVL), and user adoption, while reducing the circulating supply of AAVE. Key support and resistance levels are identified at $420 and $680, with $1,000 as a potential target. Despite the optimistic outlook, Patel warns that broader market conditions, including Bitcoin's performance and macroeconomic factors, could impact the timeline for reaching these price levels.