Standard Chartered has projected a bullish long-term outlook for Ethereum, predicting its price to reach $4,000 by the end of 2026 and $40,000 by 2030. Despite Ethereum's recent dip below $2,000, the bank draws parallels between Ethereum's current situation and Amazon's performance during the dot-com bubble, suggesting that the cryptocurrency's strong fundamentals will eventually drive its price higher. Geoff Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered, emphasized Ethereum's leading role in stablecoin and asset tokenization sectors as key factors for future growth. While Standard Chartered remains optimistic, analytics firm 10X Research advises caution, noting that Ethereum's current low price does not necessarily signal a buying opportunity. The firm highlights increased bearish activity in the Ethereum options market, with a significant rise in put options at strike prices of $1,800 and $1,900, indicating a bearish sentiment among traders.